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A concerning injury for Shesterkin: too bad Montembeault is injured as well

The Rangers are in Washington tonight, and it's not necessarily the spectacular plays that are grabbing the spotlight in this game. Yes, Alexis Lafrenière has continued his strong start to the season, but Igor Shesterkin went down with an injury.

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Michael Hage scored just one point in Michigan’s 10-1 rout

Like most Fridays, Michigan and Michael Hage are in action. After a highly successful weekend for the Habs prospect, he was back in action against another underperforming university.

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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

NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 9

A second-round pick for Struble: It’s no surprise that Kent Hughes isn’t making a move

In the final minutes, Jayden Struble was traded to the Preds in exchange for a second-round pick in 2027. That pick, which belonged to the Knights, will be a late-round selection, but it could serve as a bargaining chip.

Jayden Struble News / Daily Faceoff / October 9

Predators acquire Jayden Struble from Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens announced Friday evening that they have traded defenseman Jayden Struble to the Nashville Predators in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft.

Jayden Struble News / NHL Trade Talk / October 9

Predators Acquire Jayden Struble From Canadiens for a 2nd-Round Pick

The Nashville Predators have added a young defenceman, and the Montreal Canadiens have picked up a valuable asset in return. Nashville acquired Jayden Struble from Montreal in exchange for Vegas’ 2027 second-round pick, both teams announced Friday.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 9

Canadiens swing intriguing Predators trade involving young defenseman

The Montreal Canadiens have high hopes for the 2026-27 season. So far, things have been a bit up and down for the Habs. It’s still quite early in the season.

Jayden Struble News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 9

Predators Acquire Jayden Struble

According to a team announcement, the Nashville Predators acquired defenseman Jayden Struble from the Montreal Canadiens for Vegas’ 2027 second-round pick.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 9

'The CH is VERY far from the Stanley Cup': Tony Marinaro doesn’t mince words

After four games this season, the Montreal Canadiens have a record of 1-2-1. One win, two regular-time losses, and another overtime loss. Is the season over?

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Samuel Montembeault News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 9

Canadiens’ Sam Montembeault Out Two Weeks With Injury

Earlier today, head coach Martin St. Louis (via Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports) announced that netminder Sam Montembeault would miss the next 10 to 14 days with a lower-body injury.

Adam Engstrom News / A Winning Habit / October 9

Adam Engstrom makes strong case to stay in Canadiens lineup after season debut

Adam Engstrom’s season debut was one of the few bright spots in the Montreal Canadiens' 5-2 loss to the Nashville Predators. Defence has been an issue for the Canadiens so far this season, and the Nashville game was no different, but Montreal’s third pairing looked significantly better with Engstrom in the lineup.

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The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz

The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz

Martin St. Louis News / The Sick Podcast / October 9

Lariviere: Martin St. Louis Taking Bullets For His Players

Make no mistake, Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis is taking some bullets for his players early on here in the 2026-27 regular season. The read from here is that won’t last long but for now, the soft gloves approach from St Louis is the right approach for this current Canadiens roster.

Alexander Zharovsky News / Dose.ca / October 9

VIDEO: Alexander Zharovsky wowed everyone this week with his feints

Alexander Zharovsky brings offensive skills to his game. Among them is his creativity with the puck. The kid, who has good hands, is capable of doing just about anything with the puck.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 9

Arber Xhekaj missed the last two optional practices

This morning, the Canadiens held an optional practice in Brossard. Twelve players from the team decided to take to the ice. Oliver Kapanen, Juraj Slafkovsky,

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / October 9

Canadiens searching for answers for Juraj Slafkovský's early season slump

The Montreal Canadiens have started slower than expected, dropping three of their first four games while allowing 19 goals, one of the league's worst totals over that stretch.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / October 9

Canadiens Lose 5-2 to Predators: What Did We Learn?

To be honest, I think Montreal Canadiens fans have a right to be a little concerned. It's early, I know. We haven't even played enough hockey to draw big conclusions.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / October 9

Did Kirby Dach Deal Fall Through After Demidov Injury?

The Edmonton Oilers have been linked to Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach in recent weeks, but a new rumour suggests a potential trade involving the former third-overall pick may have fallen apart at the last minute.

Samuel Montembeault News / Daily Faceoff / October 9

Canadiens’ Samuel Montembeault to miss two weeks with lower-body injury

The Montreal Canadiens will have to go without backup goalie Samuel Montembeault for about two weeks after the veteran suffered a lower-body injury during a team practice earlier this week.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / October 9

Canadiens Linked to 4 Unique Trade Targets Amid Early Struggles

The Montreal Canadiens are 1-2-1 and on a three-game losing streak, and the rumor mill is already turning. GM Kent Hughes has never been afraid to make moves and he was linked in several speculated trade discussions over the summer.

Oliver Kapanen News / Dose.ca / October 9

Oliver Kapanen is back on the ice

This morning, following yesterday's game, the Canadiens held a practice. It's worth noting, however, that this was an optional practice, just like yesterday's.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 9

The worst start to a season in the Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton era

The Canadiens started their season with a win they didn't really deserve—thanks, Jakub—in Toronto. Since then, they've suffered three straight losses. Three losses in which they gave up no fewer than 17 goals.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 8

Fixing the Canadiens’ Hidden Structural Flaws Threatening Season

The Montreal Canadiens have a second-period problem. Coming off a magical run to the Eastern Conference Final last spring, expectations are high for the 2026-27 NHL season.

Jacob Fowler News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 7

Montreal Canadiens Recall Jacob Fowler

The Montreal Canadiens announced they have recalled goaltender Jacob Fowler from the team’s AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket. Fowler’s recall is, at first glance, a response to the apparent injury suffered by goaltender Samuel Montembeault at Montreal’s practice earlier today.

Samuel Montembeault News / The Hockey Writers / October 7