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Habs Struggle to Close Games Despite Hot Start

The Montreal Canadiens were victorious on Tuesday night in overtime in Seattle. While the win will grab most of the attention, the Canadiens continue to have a glaring issue despite starting the season 8-3.

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Jakub Dobes… and the power of his mattress

Three months ago, Jakub Dobes posted a photo on his Instagram showing him lying on a new mattress. He was promoting Jump mattresses for the JumpBed company, and it got people talking because his teammates denied him in the comments.

Cole Caufield News / Breakaway on SI / October 29

Canadiens' Cole Caufield Makes Franchise History

The Montreal Canadiens are experiencing a remarkable 2025-26 campaign. They currently own an overall record of 8-3, proudly placing themselves at No. 1 in the Atlantic Division, edging out the Detroit Red Wings who are running 7-3.

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The '2024-25 NHL 30-goal scorers' quiz

How many of the 46 players to score 30 or more goals in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

Alexander Zharovsky News / Dose.ca / October 29

One goal, three points: another big game from Alexander Zharovsky

Will Alexander Zharovsky one day play with Ivan Demidov in Montreal? It’s possible. In any case, the Canadiens’ prospect, who is playing in Russia this season, is doing everything in his power to excite fans and stay on the radar of Canadiens management.

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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 / Dose.ca / October 29

Montréal Gold, Kirby Dach’s (lucky) three-pointer and talent speaks for itself

8-3. No, I’m not talking about Sir Pathétik, the Quebec City urban scene (T-Mo, B.I.C., 2 Faces le Gémeaux, Onze and Canox). #NotQuebecGold #MontrealGold I’m talking about the Canadiens’ record after 11 games this season.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 29

5 Takeaways From Montreal Canadiens’ First 10 Games of 2025-26 Season

Ten games into the 2025–26 season, the Montreal Canadiens have already given fans a good sense of what this team is becoming. The blend of youthful energy, offensive flair, and improved depth has made them an entertaining group to watch.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 29

The Canadiens have the best powerplay in the NHL

The Canadiens have the best powerplay in the NHL. It’s clear when you watch the games. Statistically speaking, it’s been true since October 15. Martin St-Louis’ men have a 40% success rate, which is better than any other team.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 29

16 points: the Canadiens top the Eastern standings

Things are going pretty well for the Canadiens de Montréal at the start of the season. In 11 games, Martin St-Louis’ men have 16 points, which is really excellent.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 29

The Canadiens have the NHL’s leading scorer and passer

Last season, Nick Suzuki convinced Kent Hughes not to sell at the trade deadline. He did it by going into his office, but he also did it by playing well on the ice.

Cole Caufield News / The Hockey Writers / October 29

Canadiens’ Caufield Sets Franchise Record for Overtime Goals

At just 24 years of age, Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield has scored 11 overtime goals, setting a new franchise record. The historic tally came

Cole Caufield News / The Hockey Writers / October 29

Caufield the Overtime Winner as Canadiens Defeat Kraken 4-3

On Tuesday, Oct. 28, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Montreal Canadiens. Just two weeks prior, the Canadiens hosted the Kraken for their home opener where Montreal took the victory 5-4 in overtime.

Cole Caufield News / Field Level Media / October 29

Habs' Cole Caufield caps 2-goal night with OT winner to top Kraken

Cole Caufield had two goals -- including the winner 44 seconds into overtime -- and an assist as the Montreal Canadiens responded after blowing a three-goal lead to defeat the host Seattle Kraken 4-3 on Tuesday.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 29

Duo with Mike Matheson: Noah Dobson never doubted it would work

The first pairing at the blue line, Mike Matheson and Noah Dobson, are at the heart of the Canadiens’ success, as they get off to a very good start to the season.

Bryce Pickford News / The Sick Podcast / October 28

Underrated Prospect Update: Bryce Pickford

The Montreal Canadiens have multiple prospects across the three Major Junior hockey leagues in Canada, but none have gotten off to the start that defenseman Bryce Pickford has had with the Medicine Hat Tigers, early in the season.

Arber Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / October 28

Arber Xhekaj has three body checks in his last six games (and that’s a problem)

Arber Xhekaj’s playing time has dropped considerably in the Canadiens’ last four games. 13:08 against the Sabres, 12:16 against the Flames, 8:49 against the Oilers, 6:37 against the Canucks… Ah, and he also has a minus-4 record in his last six games.

Nazem Kadri News / Dose.ca / October 28

Nazem Kadri would accept a deal in Montreal

The Canadiens could be an interesting team for Nazem Kadri. The player’s situation is getting a lot of attention in Calgary, because the Flames are really bad … and if there’s a deal, the Habs could have their nose in it.

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / October 28

Lane Hutson is nicknamed 'Wayne Hutson' in the Habs dressing room

At just 21, Lane Hutson is one of the best hockey players on the planet. He’s one of the NHL’s elite offensive defensemen, and he’s really starting to be more responsible defensively too.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / October 28

Canadiens Western Road Trip Ends Tonight Against Kraken

The Montreal Canadiens (7-3-0) are playing in their final game of their Western Road Trip tonight against the Seattle Kraken (5-2-2) at 10:30 pm ET. Heading into tonight’s game, the Habs have gone 2-1 during the Canadian part of the road trip and will be looking to finish with a positive 3-1 record.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / October 27

Demidov Promotion Could Change Everything for Canadiens… and Laine

The Montreal Canadiens’ top power-play unit has a new weapon — and it could mark the start of something special. Meanwhile, the promotion could mean trouble for Patrik Laine, who, as a pending UFA, served a specific purpose on the Canadiens roster and might be replaced while out of the lineup with a long-term injury.