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Florian Xhekaj Injured; Montreal Canadiens Call Up Owen Beck

Already down two regulars in their forward group, and with forward Florian Xhekaj suffering an injury in practice on Monday, the Montreal Canadiens have called up forward Owen Beck from the Laval Rocket.

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Owen Beck has been recalled by the Canadiens

Things are happening with the Canadiens. Kent Hughes didn't make a trade… but the team recalled Owen Beck from the Laval Rocket. Reminder: The Habs currently have only 11 healthy forwards on their roster.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / October 12

Surprising winners and losers emerge through Canadiens first five games

It has been an up-and-down start to the season for the Montreal Canadiens that has seemingly had it all. Through the first five games, the Canadiens are 2-2-1 after winning the season opener against the Toronto Maple Leafs by a final of 3-2.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / October 12

Three-way: Jakub Dobes thinks it’s 'more fun' with three goalies… really?

Um, are you okay, Doby? I wondered that after seeing what he said after today's practice. Because it's… weird? Basically, Jakub Dobes was asked how he felt about Samuel Montembeault's return—Montembeault is likely to rejoin the team soon, considering his injury isn't (very) serious.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

Florian Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / October 12

VIDEO: The moment Florian Xhekaj may have been injured

Florian Xhekaj was present for the start of the Canadiens’ practice this morning. But he had to leave the rink early because he wasn't feeling 100% comfortable.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / October 12

Canadiens’ Special Teams Need Plenty of Work

The Montreal Canadiens got a small monkey off their back on Saturday night with a narrow 1-0 victory over the visiting Detroit Red Wings, earned through a myriad of peculiar circumstances, most notably three disallowed goals.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 12

Larkin Disappoints, Dach Gets Little Ice Time, and Mittelstadt Is Knocking on the Door

It was a weekend full of sports action for our professional teams. CF Montréal was leading 1–0 with 92 minutes on the clock in Toronto… and somehow managed to lose 2–1.

Jacob Fowler News / A Winning Habit / October 12

Jacob Fowler made history but Canadiens must stick to development plan

It doesn’t take after a strong night from Jacob Fowler to pull you back in. Over the weekend, he picked up his second career shutout, stopping all 30 Detroit Red Wings shots on goal. En route to the win, he also made franchise history as he stopped every shot he faced, from regulation to overtime and into the shootout.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 12

Jacob Fowler: The Priority, the Reason for the 6:30 p.m. Game, and Kent Hughes’ Comments

Jacob Fowler started the season in the AHL because… the Canadiens didn’t want to go with three goalies, and Samuel Montembeault had earned his spot. Jacob Fowler was called up because… Monty got injured.

NHL News / Dose.ca / October 12

Dylan Larkin, Alex Newhook, and the Price of Ambition

It was a big weekend in Montreal. And I'm not just saying that because the Habs played with seven defensemen due to Florian Xhekaj's injury… Jayden Struble was traded, and Kaiden Guhle returned to the lineup.

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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 / Professor Press Box / October 11

2 Canadiens Prospects Are Giving Fans Something to Watch

The Montreal Canadiens have plenty of young talent to watch, and sometimes the most interesting developments happen well outside the NHL. Two names worth watching right now are defenseman Luke Mittelstadt in Laval and forward Alexander Zharovsky in Russia.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 11

The French-speaking trio stands out for the Canadiens

For the past three games, the Canadiens have had a third line that is 100% French-speaking, consisting of Alexandre Texier, Phillip Danault, and Zachary Bolduc.

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The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 11

David Reinbacher has been playing well since Jayden Struble left

With Jayden Struble's departure to Nashville, the Canadiens have opened up a spot on their blue line. This is an opportunity for the team's young defensemen, particularly David Reinbacher, who—despite an excellent training camp with the Habs—was sent back to Laval.

Jayden Struble News / Dose.ca / October 11

Jayden Struble: More than 19 minutes of playing time

Most Montreal Canadiens fans were happy to see the team acquire a second-round pick in exchange for Jayden Struble. There wasn't really a spot for him in Montreal, and Arber Xhekaj can offer pretty much the same thing—but better (though with a bit more disciplinary issues).

NHL News / A Winning Habit / October 11

3 reasons why the Canadiens' shootout win over Red Wings was unforgettable

The Montreal Canadiens came out of their latest bout with the Detroit Red Wings with a win in the shootout on Saturday night. For a low-scoring 1-0 game, you’d think this was a slow night. That was far from the case.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 11

The Montreal Goalie Controversy: Chapter #157

The Montreal Canadiens have always had a goaltending controversy on their team, except during Carey Price's tenure. Whether it was José Théodore frustrated

Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / October 11

A Perfect Performance: Jacob Fowler Set a Franchise Record

The Montreal Canadiens once again didn’t play their best game last night against the Detroit Red Wings, but at least they managed to come away with the win without allowing a single goal.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 11

Who should back up Rangers' Garand following Shesterkin injury?

Who should back up Rangers goalie Dylan Garand following Igor Shesterkin injury?

The Rangers desperately need at least one more veteran netminder in the bullpen.

Shesterkin's season-ending injury is brutal blow to Rangers' playoff chances

Rangers could turn to retired goalie after Shesterkin’s season-ending injury

Rangers rout Canucks and remain undefeated at home in October

William Nylander's dominance has helped spark Maple Leafs offense

NHL disciplines Devils' Evan Rodrigues, Blackhawks' Frank Nazar

Hurricanes troll current state of Philadelphia sports after latest win

Jayden Struble News / Field Level Media / October 10

Canadiens trade D Jayden Struble to Predators for draft pick

The Nashville Predators acquired defenseman Jayden Struble from the Montreal Canadiens for a second-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft. Struble, 25, played in three games this season for Montreal, averaging a career-low 12:05 of ice time with no points.

Kaiden Guhle News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 10

Kaiden Guhle Will Make His Season Debut On Saturday

The Canadiens will get defenseman Kaiden Guhle back for tonight’s home game against the Red Wings, the team reported. Guhle has been sidelined since undergoing minor surgery on his adductor muscle over the summer, and Saturday will mark his first appearance of the 2026-27 season.