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Mike Matheson out: Noah Dobson will have to step up

Mike Matheson is injured. He won’t be able to play in tonight’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers, and his absence is going to hurt. We know how important #8 is to the Canadiens, after all.

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Samuel Montembeault News / Daily Faceoff / December 16

Canadiens assign Samuel Montembeault to AHL on conditioning stint

The Montreal Canadiens announced on Tuesday that they have assigned goalie Samuel Montembeault to their AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket, for a conditioning stint.

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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.

Mike Matheson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 16

Montreal Canadiens’ Mike Matheson Out Day-To-Day

The Montreal Canadiens will be without a key defenseman for their game against the Philadelphia Flyers tonight, as the club announced that blueliner Mike Matheson is out with a day-to-day injury.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / December 16

'Leave the media alone!': Martin McGuire criticizes Jakub Dobes for his comments on Sunday

After his victory over the Oilers on Sunday night, Jakub Dobes spoke to the media. You could tell from his comments that he was really happy with his performance.

Stuart Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / December 16

Stuart Skinner Pitched as Potential Fix for Canadiens’ Goalie Issues

There’s no sugarcoating it: the Montreal Canadiens have had major problems in net so far this season. Sam Montembeault’s struggles forced Jakub Dobes to be overworked, eventually leading to a desperation call-up of highly touted goaltending prospect Jacob Fowler.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / December 16

Here’s what it would take to send Samuel Montembeault to Laval

The Canadiens are currently operating with three goalkeepers. This creates a strange situation in Montreal. The example that speaks to me the most on this subject is Martin St-Louis’ press briefing this morning.

Mike Matheson News / Daily Faceoff / December 16

Canadiens’ Mike Matheson out day-to-day, won’t play Tuesday vs. Flyers

The Montreal Canadiens have listed defenseman Mike Matheson as day-to-day with an undisclosed injury, the club announced Tuesday morning. Matheson, 31, has four goals and 16 points while averaging 24:54 of ice time in 32 games with the Canadiens this season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 16

Flowers for Michael Hage, pot for Caleb Desnoyers

It’s December 16th. In exactly 10 days’ time, Canada will be playing its first World Junior Championship match (against the Czechs). The Canadiens are slowly but surely beginning to prepare in earnest for this first game, which will be played in Minnesota.

Adam Engstrom News / The Sick Podcast / December 16

Is Adam Engstrom Completely NHL Ready?

It’s been 3 games since Adam Engstrom returned to the NHL for his 2nd stint with the Montreal Canadiens. However, he is looking better than he did during his first two games a couple of weeks back.

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Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / December 16

Jacob Fowler will be the starting goalie tonight

A practice session at the Bell Centre was on the menu this morning for the Canadiens’ players, as they prepare to take on the Flyers at home tonight. It should be noted at the outset that there were two absentees: Mike Matheson and Brendan Gallagher.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / December 16

Revisiting the Canadiens’ 2025 Offseason Departures

The Montreal Canadiens’ offseason was defined by transition. With a clear focus on youth, flexibility, and long-term upside, Montreal moved on from several familiar faces.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 16

Canadiens Need to Improve Centre Depth With Elias Pettersson Trade

The Vancouver Canucks made a blockbuster deal and traded away one of the top defencemen in the league, Norris Trophy winner Quinn Hughes. On the surface, it looks like Vancouver has decided to dump big contracts or players who will need sizeable contracts in the near future, like Hughes.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 16

The Canadiens: No easy matchups ahead of a tough game

The Montreal Canadiens have five games left before the holiday break. Are you buying presents for Christmas, by the way? The Habs’ next three games are at home… and the next seven on the road.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / December 16

Canadiens Find Room for Both Dobson and Hutson on Blue Line

After he scored two assists against the Edmonton Oilers Sunday, what else is there to say other than: “That’s just Lane Hutson being Lane Hutson?” Nothing

Alexandre Texier News / Dose.ca / December 15

Alexandre Texier doesn’t deserve to be left out of the lineup when the injured players return

Alexandre Texier has now played 10 games for the habs. The Frenchman, acquired after seeing his contract terminated by the Blues, came to town on the heels of the hecatomy of injuries to the forward line.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / The Sick Podcast / December 15

How A Line Switch Unlocked A New Part of Slafkovsky’s Game

Earlier this season, Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky was struggling to put up points even though he was playing the way he should, by being the guy who made room on the ice for his then-linemates, Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / December 15

By the numbers: Jakub Dobes is (really) better when he doesn’t play often

Last night, Jakub Dobes was really solid in front of the Canadiens net. Against the formidable Oilers, the young Czech was in complete control… and helped his club pick up two big points.

Phillip Danault News / NHL Trade Talk / December 15

Insider Connects Canadiens to a Phillip Danault Reunion

The Montreal Canadiens have long been searching for an upgrade down the middle behind Nick Suzuki, and it appears they may have interest in a reunion with a former one of their own.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 15

Flyers visit Canadiens aiming to end 3-game skid

The Montreal Canadiens aim to build on a solid performance in their latest game when they host the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday. The Canadiens are coming off a 4-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 14

Canadiens snap out of funk, handle Oilers

Jakub Dobes made 27 saves and the host Montreal Canadiens defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 on Sunday night. Nick Suzuki ended a six-game goal drought for the Canadiens, who had lost three of four.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / December 14

Do The Habs Need To Add An Experienced Coach?

The Montreal Canadiens coaching staff is filled with coaches who have their first NHL jobs after their playing careers came to an end. Sure, Head Coach Martin St.

Samuel Montembeault News / NHL Trade Talk / December 14

Montembeault’s Regression Puts Trade Pressure on Management: 4 Options

The Montreal Canadiens entered the season believing they could manage their goaltending internally. That belief is now being tested. Sam Montembeault, once a steady and durable presence, has struggled to provide consistency, and the lack of timely saves has quietly become one of the team’s biggest issues.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / December 14

Pierre McGuire Compares Young Canadiens Goalie to Martin Brodeur

Jacob Fowler turned in a dominant performance against the Pittsburgh Penguins, and Pierre McGuire wasn't the least bit surprised. The longtime hockey analyst has been high on the Montreal Canadiens' goaltending prospect for a while now, and after watching Fowler shut down the Penguins, McGuire made a comparison that carries serious weight.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 13

Four-Time Cup Champion Bobby Rousseau Passes Away At Age 85

Former Montreal Canadiens forward Bobby Rousseau has passed away at the age of 85, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Rousseau was a part of the Canadiens’ push to two rounds of back-to-back Stanley Cup wins, in 1965 and 1966, then 1968, and 1969.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 12

Jacob Fowler was impressive in his NHL debut for the Canadiens

You always remember your first, and it’s safe to say Jacob Fowler will remember his first NHL game forever. On Thursday night, Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jacob Fowler made his big-league debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Rumors / December 12

NHL Rumors: Dark Jersey Matchups, and the Montreal Canadiens

TSN: We could start seeing more dark jersey vs dark jersey matchups as the NHL gives teams a little more leeway in shedding one team wearing a white jersey, according to Chris Johnston.