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The False Rumor About Ivan Demidov, the Ultimate Fan, and Kirby Dach’s Future

There's a (pretty big) rumor going around about Ivan Demidov on social media right now. What's it about? Apparently, the Russian has hit a setback in his recovery and is currently in France with his girlfriend.

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Samuel Montembeault in Laval Soon: It’s Possible (and Here’s Why)

Samuel Montembeault has yet to play in the NHL this 26-27 season. The goaltender is still injured, but he appears to be making progress in his recovery.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / November 10

Jacob Fowler faces major test as Canadiens honour Carey Price

It is only fitting that on the night the Montreal Canadiens honour Carey Price for being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, the goalie who is constantly compared to the Habs great gets the start against the Minnesota Wild.

Arber Xhekaj News / The Hockey Writers / November 10

NHL has Canadiens’ Xhekaj under surveillance

There has been a discussion on social media among Montreal Canadiens fans that there is, or at least seems to be, an unwritten, highly punitive code operating inside the NHL’s rulebook, and right now, that Arber Xhekaj is paying its highest marginal tax rate.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 10

Samuel Montembeault and Mike Matheson at practice with the rest of the team

This morning, the Canadiens practiced in Montreal in preparation for their game against the Wild. The first thing reported was that Mike Matheson and Samuel Montembeault were both able to practice with the regular group.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / November 10

The next Canadiens legend inducted into the Hall of Fame may not be as obvious as you think

Now that Carey Price has been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, there is another former Montreal Canadiens player who deserves to have his name called.

Cole Caufield News / The Hockey Writers / November 10

Canadiens’ Cole Caufield Is on Pace for a Career Season

After scoring 51 goals last season, expectations were already sky-high for Cole Caufield heading into the 2026-27 campaign. The Montreal Canadiens’ sniper had finally reached the 50-goal milestone, establishing himself as one of the NHL’s most dangerous offensive weapons.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / November 10

4 key storylines for the Montreal Canadiens in tough matchup against the Wild

The Montreal Canadiens are looking for their third straight win on Tuesday night. However, it won't be easy against the Minnesota Wild, who are currently second in the Western Conference with 28 points.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / November 9

Montreal's second line has quietly been the team's strength this season

Despite several ups and downs, with players coming and going on injured reserve and some players rising to the occasion while others lag behind, the Montreal Canadiens have still found themselves near the top of the Eastern Conference with an 11-3-3 record.

Simon Edvinsson News / Dose.ca / November 9

The Canadiens’ rivals in the race for Simon Edvinsson

Simon Edvinsson’s situation continues to drag on with the Red Wings. After requesting a trade due to stalled contract negotiations with the team, Edvinsson has left the Wings’ organization.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 9

Canadiens, Wild each bring extended point streaks into clash

The Montreal Canadiens plan to honor Carey Price on Tuesday, one day after the winningest goaltender in franchise history was inducted as part of the Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2026.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Professor Press Box / November 9

The Canadiens Are Learning Something Important About Winning

Something interesting is happening in Montreal, and it might be bigger than a 10-1-2 run. The Canadiens started the season slowly, but they've quickly turned things around.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 9

Carey Price Left More Than Memories with the Canadiens

Sometimes you find out what a player really meant to a franchise by listening to the people who followed him. That’s what makes the recent comments from Montreal Canadiens players and head coach Martin St.

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Alexandre Carrier News / Dose.ca / November 9

Alexandre Carrier: Things have been (really) bad for the past three games

I really like Alexander Carrier as a defenseman. He's versatile, he's reliable on the ice, and that explains why Martin St-Louis trusts him. Except that… Except that Carrier has a problem with his game, and it's been noticeable ever since he arrived in Montreal.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 9

Canadiens’ Deep Prospect Pool Changes the Trade Market Math

The Montreal Canadiens are currently holding cards most general managers across the NHL would envy, and recent chatter surrounding the organization’s prospect pool has the hockey world buzzing.

Gleb Pugachyov News / Professor Press Box / November 8

Why the Canadiens Need to Be Patient with Gleb Pugachyov

Montreal Canadiens fans have plenty of reasons to watch their young prospects. The organization is trying to build something that lasts, and every first-round pick naturally gets a little extra attention.

Jacob Fowler News / Daily Faceoff / November 8

Canadiens’ Jacob Fowler had apple thrown at him during game against Leafs

What have you seen thrown on the ice during a hockey game? Hats, cephalopods, rubber rats, chickens, tennis balls and bras have landed on the playing surface over the NHL’s illustrious history.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 7

Why NHL referee offered Canadiens goalie Jacob Fowler an apple during game

A weird scene unfolded during Saturday's Montreal Canadiens-Toronto Maple Leafs game when referee TJ Luxmore pulled a green apple out of his pocket in the second period following a whistle.

Alex Newhook scores twice; surging Canadiens hold off Maple Leafs

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Alex Newhook News / Field Level Media / November 7

Alex Newhook scores twice; surging Canadiens hold off Maple Leafs

Alex Newhook scored two goals as the visiting Montreal Canadiens held on to top the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 on Saturday. Trailing 3-0 after two periods, William Nylander and Gavin McKenna scored in a 55-second span to cut the gap to 3-2 with 12:46 remaining in regulation.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / November 7

Report: Montreal Canadiens Expect Hage And Zharovsky By End Of The Season

Could Montreal Canadiens top prospects Michael Hage and Alexander Zharovsky be part of the team’s NHL roster by the end of the 2026-27 regular season?

Cole Caufield News / Trade Talk Sports / November 6

Cole Caufield’s Latest Record Says Something Key About His Game

There are goal scorers, and then there are players who seem to have a knack for showing up when a game is hanging in the balance. Montreal Canadiens fans are getting a pretty good look at the second kind in Cole Caufield.

Cole Caufield News / Yardbarker / November 5

Canadiens' Cole Caufield continues to be a game-changer in OT

Canadiens' Cole Caufield continues to be a game-changer in overtime

The Montreal Canadiens erased an early two-goal deficit against the Utah Mammoth on Thursday night, earning a 5-4 overtime win. The hero in overtime was the same player it usually is for the Canadiens -- forward Cole Caufield.

Logan Cooley beats Alex Ovechkin's record with latest hat tricks

Devils blow three-goal lead, hang on for OT win over Blues

Hurricanes recover from two blown leads to defeat Islanders

The grim reality of Canucks defense

Six landing spots for Nikita Kucherov after Lightning star requested trade

Nick Suzuki News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 5

Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki Returns From Injury

Nick Suzuki’s absence from the Montreal Canadiens will end after six games. According to a team announcement, the Canadiens confirmed that their captain had fully recovered from his upper-body injury and will return to the lineup this evening against the Utah Mammoth.

Ivan Demidov News / Daily Faceoff / November 4

$Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov fractured ankle in preseason$

Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov fractured ankle in preseason

Fans of the Montreal Canadiens have finally received some clarity regarding an injury to one of their top players. On Wednesday’s episode of DFO Insider with Jeff Marek and David Pagnotta, Dan Milstein, the agent of Canadiens winger Ivan Demidov, revealed that Demidov suffered a fractured ankle during the preseason.