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Late Giveaway Leads To Heartbreaking Loss For Habs

The Montreal Canadiens lost in heartbreaking fashion on Thursday night by a score of 3-1 against the Detroit Red Wings thanks to a late 3rd period giveaway by Mike Matheson, who bobbled the puck to forward Alex DeBrincat for a breakaway goal on Jakub Dobes.

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Canadiens Facing Key Decision Between Xhekaj and Struble This Summer

The Montreal Canadiens are quietly approaching a decision point that could shape the identity of their blue line for years to come. With a wave of young defencemen pushing from below and roster spots becoming increasingly valuable, the organization may be forced to choose between two familiar names this summer, Arber Xhekaj and Jayden Struble.

Montreal Canadiens News / Inside The Rink / March 20

Carpenter Lone Goal In Torrent 4-1 Loss, Stacey Scores Twice

The Torrent took on the Montreal Victoire on Thursday at Place Bell, aiming to secure a win during their road trip, but fell 4-1 to Montreal, losing their seventh road game in a row.

Oliver Kapanen News / Dose.ca / March 20

Oliver Kapanen hasn’t done much on offense in the past two months

Oliver Kapanen’s start to the season exceeded expectations. The player took over the #2 center spot and even had Kent Hughes say he had what it takes to try to keep his spot long-term.

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The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

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

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 20

A Canadiens prospect will play his first professional game tonight

We've reached that time of year when the college prospects of NHL teams are wrapping up their seasons. As a result, pro contracts are being signed and will continue to be signed.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / March 20

Patrik Laine has clearly given up

Sometimes, things just don’t make sense. After claiming to be in the best shape of his life, Patrik Laine recorded one assist in five games to start the season… and hasn't been seen in a game since.

Phillip Danault News / Dose.ca / March 20

Phillip Danault: 'It’s a really fine line between making the playoffs and missing out'

Yesterday, the Canadiens lost a game they couldn’t afford to lose. You've heard plenty about it, but in the standings, that loss still hurts pretty bad.

Alex Newhook News / Dose.ca / March 20

Alex Newhook gets an earful and is benched: it seems the pressure is mounting in Montreal

Let's talk about last night's loss. In a tight game that the Canadiens couldn't afford to lose last night in Detroit, the Montreal team still fell 3-1.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / March 19

The Unexpected Journey of A Habs Prospect

On Thursday, the WHL Twitter page shared a video story about Montreal Canadiens prospect Bryce Pickford’s journey to becoming one of the greatest goal-scoring defensemen the Canadian Hockey League has ever seen.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / March 19

Why Are the Canadiens Better Than Anyone Expected?

Almost every season, a team shows up a little ahead of schedule. That team isn’t supposed to be bad—but it’s not supposed to be this good either. This year, the surprise team might just be the Montreal Canadiens.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / March 19

The Laval Rocket Have Clinched A Playoff Spot

On Wednesday night, the Laval Rocket became the 3rd team to clinch their spot in the AHL playoffs with a 5-1 victory against the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins.

Mike Matheson News / Dose.ca / March 20

Mike Matheson makes the turnover that costs the Habs the game

On Thursday night, the Montreal Canadiens visited the Red Wings in Detroit, who were without their star player, Dylan Larkin. On the Habs' side, it was announced earlier in the day that Josh Anderson was officially injured and would miss the game.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / March 19

Montreal Canadiens Forward Out with Upper Body Injury

The Montreal Canadiens have announced that forward Josh Anderson will be out day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Anderson played the full duration of Tuesday night’s 3-2 overtime win against the Boston Bruins.

Josh Anderson News / Daily Faceoff / March 19

Canadiens’ Josh Anderson out day-to-day with upper-body injury

The Montreal Canadiens have announced that Josh Anderson is out day-to-day with an upper-body injury. At the very least, Anderson will not play in Montreal’s clash with the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night.

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The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Active multi-TD-catch NFL games' quiz

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / March 19

Canadiens Need Just Average Goaltending…the Numbers Prove It

For years, the Montreal Canadiens have been defined by elite goaltending. From Carey Price to the constant search for stability since his departure, the narrative has often suggested that the Habs need a star between the pipes to compete.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 19

Top 5: Cole Hutson’s First NHL Goal

The Canadiens weren’t in action, but there were still six NHL games played last night. How did it go? Let’s take a look together:

Alexandre Carrier News / The Sick Podcast / March 19

What’s Going On With Alexandre Carrier Defensively This Season

Despite the Montreal Canadiens playing a great team game that led to a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night, there is one defenseman who continues to disappoint on the blueline.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 18

Canadiens, Red Wings vie for playoff position in clash

The Eastern Conference playoff picture changes on a daily basis. The contenders for most of the playoff spots are tightly-bunched, making every remaining game important.

Cole Caufield News / NHL Trade Talk / March 18

Canadiens’ Cole Caufield Effect Is More than the Goals

Hockey has some seasons where the box score says it all. Someone pots 40 goals, racks up 100 points, or buries a clutch overtime winner like it’s scripted.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / March 18

Canadiens Must Step Up as Playoff Race Tightens

The Montreal Canadiens are officially at a point in their season where every game carries significant weight, and lately, that pressure has started to show.

Cole Caufield News / Daily Faceoff / March 17

Caufield becomes Canadiens’ first 40-goal scorer in over 30 years

Montreal Canadiens winger Cole Caufield just keeps scoring big goals. In a rivalry showdown against the Boston Bruins, with major playoff implications on both sides of the ledger, Caufield delivered a game-winning strike in overtime to further cement the Canadiens’ standing on the right side of the bubble.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / March 17

Canadiens Bet Big by Locking in Youth

The Montréal Canadiens just sent a pretty strong message: they’re betting on youth, and they’re willing to do it in a big way. Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, Juraj Slafkovský, Lane Hutson, and Noah Dobson are all locked into long-term deals that stretch well into the next decade.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 17