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Kirby Dach: Enough is enough

If I had told you in mid-September that the Canadiens would have three points out of a possible four after their first two games of the season—played on the road—you would most likely have said: “That's just perfect.” However, when you start analyzing the games in detail, you realize that no, not everything is perfect.

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When Canadiens Should First Start Montembeault in Net in 2026-27

You can practically see the gears spinning in the heads of the Montreal Canadiens. They must be thinking how, following the team’s overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins this weekend, in which starter Jakub Dobes got pumped for six goals, they should give backup Sam Montembeault a shot the next time out.

Michael Hage News / A Winning Habit / October 4

Michael Hage’s hot start is proving his Michigan return was the right call

Michael Hage is off to a great start to the NCAA season. Hage surprised some Montreal Canadiens fans when he chose not to sign his entry-level contract this offseason.

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / October 5

Ivan Demidov: The Blackhawks Will Regret Their Choice, According to Grant McCagg

It's still far too early to draw any definitive conclusions about the 2024 draft. But Grant McCagg is already convinced of one thing: The Blackhawks will regret letting Ivan Demidov slip through their fingers.

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The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

Can you name the players chosen as team captain for each NHL franchise in 2026-27?

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Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / October 4

2 winners and 2 losers from the Canadiens chaotic overtime loss in Pittsburgh

The Montreal Canadiens were hoping to return back to Montreal for their home opener with two wins. They almost achieved that goal with a remarkable comeback after being down by four and pushing it to overtime.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 4

Florian Xhekaj and Adam Engstrom are set to play in the CH’s home opener

On Tuesday night, the Canadiens will play their home opener against the Hurricanes, who eliminated the Montreal team in five games this spring in the Conference Finals.

Michael Hage News / Professor Press Box / October 4

Michael Hage Is Giving Canadiens Fans Something to Wait For

I know a lot of Canadiens fans are watching Michael Hage this season. So, here's a little update. Hage had a big weekend with the NCAA’s Michigan Wolverines.

Alexandre Carrier News / A Winning Habit / October 4

Alexandre Carrier injury exposes a major Canadiens weakness

Alexandre Carrier had a strong start to the 2026-27 NHL season, scoring a goal and recording an assist in the season opener against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 4

'Matheson has virtually no room for error with the majority of Habs fans.'

Yesterday, the Montreal Canadiens didn’t play their best game, especially in the second period. At least, as we've come to expect from them over the past year, they staged a comeback in the third period.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 4

Alexandre Carrier’s Injury: The Door Could Open for David Reinbacher

The Montreal Canadiens lost the game last night, but they also lost Alexandre Carrier, who retreated to the locker room in the second period after being shoved hard into the boards by Egor Chinakhov.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / October 4

Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: Montreal Canadiens And The Rumour Game

The week’s hottest Montreal Canadiens topics, served without the sugar-coating and with little concern for bruised feelings. Trade rumours in Montreal have always been as omnipresent as poutine, construction cones and people complaining about both.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 4

There’s no chemistry between Juraj Slafkovsky and Alex Newhook

On Tuesday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs, in the season opener, it was the Montreal Canadiens' depth—specifically the third and fourth lines—that got the job done and helped the Habs secure the win.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 4

Slacking off in the second half: a very bad habit that’s making a comeback

The Montreal Canadiens can count themselves lucky to have picked up a point last night against the Pittsburgh Penguins in that 6-5 overtime loss. The Habs' talent allowed the team to get back into the game by erasing a four-goal deficit, but it will take more than just talent to win games this season.

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Nick Suzuki News / The Hockey Writers / October 4

Canadiens Salvage Start to Season Thanks to Suzuki

The first disastrous half of Saturday’s 6-5 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins was a total team effort on the part of the Montreal Canadiens. The second-half comeback, after the Habs had fallen behind by a seemingly insurmountable 5-1 deficit was almost all Nick Suzuki.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / October 4

Montreal Canadiens Postgame: Comeback Falls Short In OT

The Montreal Canadiens fell just short of coming back from a 5-1 deficit against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, before ultimately losing 6-5 in overtime. Cole Caufield re-claimed his title of Mr.

Alexandre Carrier News / Daily Faceoff / October 3

Canadiens’ Alexandre Carrier leaves game against Penguins

The Montreal Canadiens may have lost a blueliner in just their second game of the season. During Saturday’s 6-5 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, defenseman Alexandre Carrier was forced to leave for Montreal’s dressing room with an injury.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / October 3

3 takeaways from the Montreal Canadiens 6-5 overtime loss to the Penguins

The Montreal Canadiens were looking to have their first 2-0 start since the 2015-16 season and were going to have to do it on the road against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / October 4

Four points for Michael Hage tonight

Last night, Michael Hage put on a great debut performance in his first game of the season: two goals and one assist. Today: one goal and three assists.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / October 3

Former Montreal Canadiens Defenseman Lyle Odelein Passes Away

Former Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lyle Odelein has passed away at the age of 58. Word trickled through the NHL on Saturday afternoon that the 1993 Stanley

Montreal Canadiens News / Total Apex Sports / October 3

Lyle Odelein, former Canadiens defenseman, dies at 58

Lyle Odelein, the former Montreal Canadiens defenseman who won the Stanley Cup in 1993 and later became the first captain in Columbus Blue Jackets history, died Friday.

Montreal Canadiens News / Viral Sports News / October 3

Former Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup Champion Has Died

Lyle Odelein, the Saskatchewan farm kid who grew up wanting only to wear the bleu, blanc et rouge, has died. The former Montreal Canadiens defenceman suffered a heart attack Friday night.

Mark Scheifele News / NHL Trade Talk / October 3

4 NHL Teams Could Land Mark Scheifele, But Where Do the Canadiens Rank?

The Montreal Canadiens missed out on one of the biggest trades ahead of the regular season, which could open the door for the organization to make a different move.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 3

Canadiens Have Some Difficult Contract Decisions Coming in 2027

The Montreal Canadiens have done an excellent job locking up most of their young core, but that does not mean Kent Hughes will have a quiet summer following the 2026-27 season.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 2

5 NHL Draft Prospects for the Canadiens to Watch

The 2027 NHL Entry Draft is already generating plenty of attention, especially with hype beginning to build around some of the top names in the class. For the Montreal Canadiens, however, the interesting part of the draft will extend well beyond the players expected to go at the very top.