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Patrik Laine Not At Practice Due To Lower-Body Injury

The Montreal Canadiens held their first team practice since their Olympic break started after their 4-1 victory against the Winnipeg Jets back on February 4th.

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Why the Canadiens Are Turning Heads This Season

Honestly, did many people see this coming? At the start of the season, you’d hear all the chatter about how the Montreal Canadiens might struggle to stay afloat.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / February 17

Canadiens’ Juraj Slafkovsky Olympic Performance Suggests Playoff Breakout

The Montreal Canadiens have four players participating in the 2026 Olympic Games in Milan: Nick Suzuki (Canada), Alexandre Texier (France), Oliver Kapanen

Mason Marchment News / Dose.ca / February 17

Mason Marchment: The Canadiens were interested

Before the holiday break, the Canadiens acquired Phillip Danault. The club took advantage of the sense of urgency created by the trade freeze to bring him in from Los Angeles.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Multiple 50-goal NHL seasons' quiz

In the history of the NHL, a total of 47 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 47 can you name in six minutes?

The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz

The 'Team USA Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

Michael Hage News / The Hockey Writers / February 17

Canadiens Prospect Michael Hage Could Finish His Season in Montreal

Michael Hage has reached the point where the question is no longer if he’s NHL-bound, it’s when. After dominating at the University of Michigan and shining on the international stage at the 2026 World Junior Championship, the Montreal Canadiens’ top prospect has forced management into an interesting decision.

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

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / February 17

A Somewhat Surprising Look at Some Montreal Canadiens Statistics

Many analysts predicted that the Montreal Canadiens might miss the playoffs this season. While there was optimism that the team would improve on last year’s point total, few expected them to be among the league’s top contenders.

Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / February 17

Patrik Laine skated yesterday and during the break: How come he’s injured today?

The Canadiens practiced this afternoon for the first time since the start of the Olympic break. And one player was conspicuously absent: Patrik Laine. It’s fair to wonder what’s going on with all this.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / February 17

What If 'Tony O' Continued His Career as a Montreal Canadien?

Here’s something that still surprises people: before Tony Esposito became a Chicago Blackhawk legend, he got his NHL start with the Montreal Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 17

Elliotte Friedman: Juraj Slafkovsky is the best non-Canadian player at the Olympics.

Juraj Slafkovsky is having a tremendous Olympic tournament. He has racked up six points in his team’s first three games and has really helped Slovakia secure its spot in the quarterfinals.

Sidney Crosby News / Dose.ca / February 17

Sidney Crosby in Montreal: 'That possibility is now out of the question.'

When we think about players who could immediately help the Montreal Canadiens, Sidney Crosby’s name often comes up in the discussion. That’s normal: we’re talking about a guy who is still producing at a really high level despite his age.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / February 17

Nick Suzuki is practicing at the center this morning.

Nick Suzuki’s situation has been the subject of much discussion lately. We know that due to his mediocre performance, there is a chance he will be benched tomorrow for Canada’s quarterfinal game.

Alexandre Texier News / Dose.ca / February 17

Alexandre Texier finished the Olympic tournament without scoring any points.

This morning, there were two men’s hockey games at the Olympics. First, Switzerland beat Italy. Switzerland and Oliver Kapanen’s Finland will therefore face off tomorrow at noon in a quarterfinal game.

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Professor Press Box / February 16

Canadiens Juraj Slafkovsky Is Growing Right in Front of Our Eyes

Juraj Slafkovsky is only 21, but he’s already turning into the face of both the Montreal Canadiens and Team Slovakia. And the wild part is how comfortable he looks doing it.

Nick Suzuki News / The Sick Podcast / February 16

Why Nick Suzuki Has Been Underrated For Canada at the Olympics

Since the end of Canada’s massive 10-2 victory on Sunday against France, there has been talk online about how Canada should scratch Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki in favour of Brad Marchand for their quarterfinal matchup on Wednesday; the underlying numbers show that Suzuki’s play on Team Canada has been rather underrated by many.

Michael Hage News / The Sick Podcast / February 16

Olympic Break Top 10 Habs Prospects: #1 Michael Hage

After 10 days of counting down the top prospects in the Montreal Canadiens organization, we are finally at the #1 prospect, forward Michael Hage. The centre has been tearing up the NCAA for the 2nd year in a row as one of the college’s best playmakers during his sophomore season at the University of Michigan.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 16

Analyst Likes the Canadiens For Rangers’ $40M Center

According to James Mirtle of The Athletic, watch out for the Montreal Canadiens when it comes to Vincent Trocheck and the trade deadline. He writes: “The Canadiens’ biggest hole all season has been down the middle, and it’s going to be a battle at the deadline for the limited options who can fill the 2C role on a contender.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 16

Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov are roommates on the road (and they only talk about hockey).

Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov have built a great relationship. The two guys often carpool to practice and they also ride together to games. Oh, and they love spending time on the ice after Canadiens practices.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / February 16

Suzuki possibly left out on Wednesday: Regardless, he is the #1 center in the NHL.

Ah, social media… In 2026, we live in a society where everyone is entitled to their opinion. And you know what? I completely agree with that. But since the start of the Olympic tournament, I’ve seen TONS of negative comments about Nick Suzuki, who plays on the wing.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / February 16

How the Canadiens Fared in the Olympic Round Robin

The Olympic group stage always reveals early narratives, contenders separating themselves, underdogs rising, and individuals either thriving or surviving in the spotlight.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 16

Canadiens: I think I know who will broadcast next year’s Saturday games

I’ve been saying this for several months now in various forums. On the radio, in podcasts, here in my articles… Those who expect TVA Sports to shut down next year because it will lose the French-language national rights to the NHL are in for a big surprise.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 15

Trade Deadline Primer: Montreal Canadiens

With the Olympic break upon us, the trade deadline is under a month away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make? After looking at bubble teams in recent days, we now shift the focus to teams currently in a playoff spot. Next up are the Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / February 16

Canadiens’ Slafkovský Outstanding on the Olympic Stage

The hockey world’s attention is currently fixed on the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics. It is therefore an ideal moment to highlight the outstanding contributions of Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovský.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Yardbarker / February 14

Slovakia's surprising group win could cause chaos in men's Olympic hockey tournament

USA, Canada and Sweden entered the tournament as the top-three gold-medal favorites and the favorites to win their respective groups. Slovakia and Sweden threw a pretty big wrench into all those plans.

Finland breaks single-game Olympic men's hockey goal record in NHL participation era

One of Bill Guerin's controversial Team USA picks is already making him look smart

Kings star Kevin Fiala's status revealed after Olympic injury

Ugly Kevin Fiala injury highlights risk NHL takes at Olympics

'We don't really care': Fearless France enters Canada game seeking a miracle

The '2026 Team Canada men's hockey roster' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / February 10

Canadiens' playoff destiny hinges on brutal post-Olympic schedule

The NHL's Olympic break may prove beneficial, but one could have done without it. The Montreal Canadiens are so much fun to watch that a normal continuation of play would be preferred.

Canadiens have quietly been one of the NHL's top teams

The '1976-77 Montreal Canadiens' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / February 8

Canadiens have quietly been one of the NHL's top teams

The Montreal Canadiens have been one of the NHL's top five teams for the past year, since the return from the Four Nations Face-Off break. This is not an opinion; it is a fact.

How Canucks could profit from taking on Canadiens' Patrik Laine

Golden Knights' Rasmus Andersson discusses his trade

Auston Matthews named U.S. Olympic hockey captain

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl named captain of Germany’s men’s Olympic team

Ranking the men's hockey teams at the 2026 Winter Olympics