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Canadiens Have Obvious Choice in Goal

The Montreal Canadiens have an obvious choice to make at goaltender. The Atlantic Division-leading Habs are off and running to begin the season, jumping out to a 9-3-0 record in their first 12 games.

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Volokhin’s contract, a strange team spirit in Ottawa and history for Schaefer

Have you noticed how the Canadiens have quite a few goalies in the branches? Samuel Montembeault and Jakub Dobes are upstairs. Jacob Fowler and Kaapo Kahkonen are in Laval.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / 18 minutes ago

Brendan Gallagher and Joe Veleno change lines

At practice this morning, there wasn’t much at stake. I say that because the club has 18 healthy skaters, so we shouldn’t have expected anything extra on the ice.

Jakub Dobes News / The Hockey Writers / 2 hours ago

Canadiens’ Jakub Dobes Stealing the Calder Trophy Spotlight

This season, the Montreal Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov was the top choice for winning the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year. So far, he has had competition from young up-and-coming stars like Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders, Emmett Finnie of the Detroit Red Wings, Jimmy Snuggerud of the St.

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The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 80 points in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

NHL News / Athlon Sports / 2 hours ago

Canadiens Player Sends Clear Message After Senators Targeted Ivan Demidov

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jayden Struble didn’t hesitate when Ottawa Senators forward Nick Cousins came back through Bell Centre on Saturday night.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / 55 minutes ago

The Underrated Part Of The Habs Top Line

It’s well-known that the Montreal Canadiens’ top line is one of the best lines in the entire NHL over the last few seasons. However, Juraj Slafkovsky’s role on that line often gets overlooked because his job doesn’t tend to produce nearly as many points as Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield put up.

Pavel Zacha News / Dose.ca / 2 hours ago

Pavel Zacha would accept a deal in Montreal

Is the Canadiens a perfect team? No. It’s off to a good start, but nothing’s perfect. With such a hole in the middle (with all due respect to the work of players like Oliver Kapanen and Alex Newhook, who are off to a good start), we don’t know if it can last.

Montreal Canadiens News / Stadium Rant / 4 hours ago

Montreal Canadiens Showcasing Skill In Close Games

The Montreal Canadiens are one of the most historic franchises in professional sports, but they haven’t been successful in bringing home a trophy in close to 33 years.

Montreal Canadiens News / ESPN / 6 hours ago

The NHL's best this week: Caufield, Canadiens now a must-watch

The 24-year-old is setting franchise records for the Habs. Plus, a look at key games coming up around the NHL.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / 15 hours ago

Samuel Montembeault is still one of the NHL’s worst goaltenders

The Canadiens may have won 4-3 in overtime on Saturday night against the Senators, but let’s just say it wasn’t Samuel Montembeault who saved the day. His outing yesterday was unconvincing, and MoneyPuck’s numbers back up what many fans saw with their own eyes.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / 16 hours ago

Looking At David Reinbacher’s First Weekend Back

After missing the first four weeks of the AHL season, David Reinbacher made his return to action with the Laval Rocket on Friday night against the Rochester Americans and also played again on Saturday afternoon against the Americans again.

Steven Stamkos News / Dose.ca / 18 hours ago

Steven Stamkos linked to the Canadiens

It’s no secret that the Canadiens would love to acquire a second center to complement and support Ivan Demidov. Could Steven Stamkos fill that role in Montreal?

David Reinbacher News / Dose.ca / 19 hours ago

Trading David Reinbacher is not a good idea (according to Marco D’Amico)

We’ve known it for a while, but the Canadiens are looking for a second center to back up (and follow) Ivan Demidov. So far, Oliver Kapanen has had this

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / 21 hours ago

Top-5: CH prospects in the news

The Canadiens have a nice bank of prospects. Everyone knows it. Sometimes, I get the impression that there are so many talented youngsters in the organization that some are overlooked.

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The 'TDs from Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes' quiz

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

Jakub Dobes News / The Hockey Writers / November 2

Canadiens’ Jakub Dobes’ Hot Start Earns Him 3rd Star of the Month Honours

The Montreal Canadiens have found stability where few expected it this early in the season, in goal. While much of the talk entering the 2025-26 campaign revolved around the return of veterans and the offensive progression of the team’s young core, it’s a rookie goaltender who has quietly stolen the spotlight.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 2

Five overtime wins after 12 games: a first in NHL history

The Montreal Canadiens’ 9-3-0 record after 12 games is truly impressive. It’s been a dream start to the season for the Habs and their fans, as Martin St-Louis’ troupe finds itself in first place in the Atlantic Division and tied for first place in the East with the New Jersey Devils.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / November 2

Habs Win Again In Overtime Against The Sens

The Montreal Canadiens blow an early 2-0 lead, before coming back and once again winning 4-3 in overtime against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night, thanks to Alex Newhook’s game-winning goal.

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / November 2

62.5% on A.N. since October 25: the Ivan Demidov effect

The powerplay has long been a weakness of the Montreal Canadiens in recent years. It was an element that needed constant work and improvement, yet it continued to be lacking in every game.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 1

Canadiens find winning formula again, edge Senators in OT

After Ivan Demidov tied the game late in regulation, teammate Alex Newhook scored on a breakaway 1:40 into overtime to lift the Montreal Canadiens past the visiting Ottawa Senators 4-3 on Saturday night.

Jared Davidson News / The Sick Podcast / November 1

It’s Time To Give Jared Davidson A Shot In The NHL

The Montreal Canadiens have looked really good throughout the first 11 games of the regular season. However, there still seems to be a hole offensively next to Zack Bolduc and Kirby Dach.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 1

Canadiens’ Offense Off to a Hot Start

The Montreal Canadiens have started the 2025-26 season on a strong note, and a big part of that success comes from something fans have been waiting years to see: consistent offensive production.

Cole Caufield News / Field Level Media / October 31

Cole Caufield, Canadiens cruise into rivalry game with Senators

While the Montreal Canadiens are off to a strong start, the rival Ottawa Senators might finally have found a rhythm without their captain in the lineup.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 31

Canadiens Can Weaponize Salary Cap to Become Cup Contender

The Montreal Canadiens entered the 2025-26 season with expectations to contend for the playoffs. After an 8-3-0 start, they sit at the top of the Atlantic Division.

William Trudeau News / Daily Faceoff / October 30

Canadiens place William Trudeau on waivers

On Thursday, the Montreal Canadiens placed defenseman William Trudeau on waivers, making him available to the other 31 teams in the NHL. The Canadiens put Trudeau on the wire for the purpose of sending him down to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Laval Rocket.