Montreal Canadiens: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

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 / November 3

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 / November 3

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.

Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

Montreal Canadiens News / ESPN / November 3

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.

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.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / November 2

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 / November 2

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 / November 2

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 / November 2

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 / November 2

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.

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.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

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

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.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / November 2

The Habs’ talent and depth saved Samuel Montembeault last night

Once again last night, the Montreal Canadiens escaped with two points thanks to a spectacular and dramatic overtime victory. Indeed, the Habs once again found a way to get out of it, giving us a magnificent 4-3 overtime victory over a great division rival, the Ottawa Senators.

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.

Alex Newhook News / Dose.ca / November 2

Alex Newhook gives CHs overtime win

After a three-day wait following Tuesday’s win over the Kraken, the Habs were back in action against the Senators. Samuel Montembeault was back in net.

Mike Matheson News / Dose.ca / November 1

Mike Matheson wants to invest in real estate after his career

After the season, Mike Matheson’s contract will expire. The chances of him staying in Montreal are still good, in my opinion, since he wants to win, is Québécois and likes the group.

David Reinbacher News / Dose.ca / November 1

David Reinbacher collects first point in Rocket win

Last night, the Laval Rocket lost 2-1 to the Rochester Americans. In defeat, David Reinbacher wasn’t pathetic, but he finished with a minus-2 record. Today, he looked a little better.

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.

David Reinbacher News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 30