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Canadiens’ Jakub Dobes’ Hot Start Earns Him 3rd Star of the Month Honours

The Montreal Canadiens have found stability where few expected it this early in the season, in goal. While much of the talk entering the 2025-26 campaign revolved around the return of veterans and the offensive progression of the team’s young core, it’s a rookie goaltender who has quietly stolen the spotlight.

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Top-5: CH prospects in the news

The Canadiens have a nice bank of prospects. Everyone knows it. Sometimes, I get the impression that there are so many talented youngsters in the organization that some are overlooked.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 2

Five overtime wins after 12 games: a first in NHL history

The Montreal Canadiens’ 9-3-0 record after 12 games is truly impressive. It’s been a dream start to the season for the Habs and their fans, as Martin St-Louis’ troupe finds itself in first place in the Atlantic Division and tied for first place in the East with the New Jersey Devils.

Martin Necas News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 80 points in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / November 2

Habs Win Again In Overtime Against The Sens

The Montreal Canadiens blow an early 2-0 lead, before coming back and once again winning 4-3 in overtime against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night, thanks to Alex Newhook’s game-winning goal.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / November 2

62.5% on A.N. since October 25: the Ivan Demidov effect

The powerplay has long been a weakness of the Montreal Canadiens in recent years. It was an element that needed constant work and improvement, yet it continued to be lacking in every game.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / November 2

The Habs’ talent and depth saved Samuel Montembeault last night

Once again last night, the Montreal Canadiens escaped with two points thanks to a spectacular and dramatic overtime victory. Indeed, the Habs once again found a way to get out of it, giving us a magnificent 4-3 overtime victory over a great division rival, the Ottawa Senators.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 1

Canadiens find winning formula again, edge Senators in OT

After Ivan Demidov tied the game late in regulation, teammate Alex Newhook scored on a breakaway 1:40 into overtime to lift the Montreal Canadiens past the visiting Ottawa Senators 4-3 on Saturday night.

Alex Newhook News / Dose.ca / November 2

Alex Newhook gives CHs overtime win

After a three-day wait following Tuesday’s win over the Kraken, the Habs were back in action against the Senators. Samuel Montembeault was back in net.

Mike Matheson News / Dose.ca / November 1

Mike Matheson wants to invest in real estate after his career

After the season, Mike Matheson’s contract will expire. The chances of him staying in Montreal are still good, in my opinion, since he wants to win, is Québécois and likes the group.

David Reinbacher News / Dose.ca / November 1

David Reinbacher collects first point in Rocket win

Last night, the Laval Rocket lost 2-1 to the Rochester Americans. In defeat, David Reinbacher wasn’t pathetic, but he finished with a minus-2 record. Today, he looked a little better.

Cole Caufield News / The Sick Podcast / November 1

Cole Caufield Wins The Molson Cup for October

The Montreal Canadiens had an amazing month of October, winning 8 of their first 11 games of the season. There could have been multiple guys who had a case for winning the team’s Molson Cup Trophy for October, but it has been given to Cole Caufield, who scored 9 goals and 13 points in 11 games, including three game-winners in overtime.

NHL News / Dose.ca / November 1

Noah Dobson, the rebuild and the 'Jesperi Kotkaniemi mistake' finally corrected

What do I want to talk to you about today in my weekly column? Hmmm… Let’s see.. The status of the team’s various prospects? Well, no, I talked about that just last week!

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / November 1

Jakub Dobes is the NHL’s third star of the month

Jakub Dobes has been dominant since the start of the season. He hasn’t lost yet, and his stats are among the best among NHL goaltenders. That said, it’s understandable that Dobes has been the NHL’s best goaltender in recent weeks… because he was named third star of the month on the Bettman circuit.

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The 'TDs from Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes' quiz

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

Vinzenz Rohrer News / Dose.ca / November 1

Video: Vinzenz Rohrer scores an incredible goal in Switzerland

Vinzenz Rohrer had a fantastic practice camp with the Canadiens. He proved he has some very special qualities… and it was his skating that really stood out.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 1

Canadiens Should Take Different Route With Dobes’ Contract Than Blackhawks Did With Knight

Two young goalies are going to run the league for a very long time: Jakub Dobes from the Montreal Canadiens and Spencer Knight from the Chicago Blackhawks.

Alexander Zharovsky News / Dose.ca / November 1

Rookie of the month: Alexander Zharovsky should be able to play even more

It’s hard not to talk about Alexander Zharovsky’s performance so far this season in the KHL. The Canadiens’ prospect is racking up points at a really interesting rate, and he doesn’t look like a first-year pro.

Jared Davidson News / The Sick Podcast / November 1

It’s Time To Give Jared Davidson A Shot In The NHL

The Montreal Canadiens have looked really good throughout the first 11 games of the regular season. However, there still seems to be a hole offensively next to Zack Bolduc and Kirby Dach.

NHL News / Dose.ca / November 1

Montembeault vs Ullmark: a duel between two goalkeepers who need to do better

The Montreal Canadiens return home tonight after playing their last four games on the road out West. It’s the Habs’ first game at the Bell Centre in almost two weeks, and it pits them against a division rival in the Ottawa Senators.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 1

Canadiens’ Offense Off to a Hot Start

The Montreal Canadiens have started the 2025-26 season on a strong note, and a big part of that success comes from something fans have been waiting years to see: consistent offensive production.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 1

Canadiens Officially Off to Better Start than 2021 Cup Final Season

Heading into action on Saturday, the Montreal Canadiens own an 8-3 record. That’s notable for a few reasons. For example, they co-lead the Atlantic Division

Cole Caufield News / Field Level Media / October 31

Cole Caufield, Canadiens cruise into rivalry game with Senators

While the Montreal Canadiens are off to a strong start, the rival Ottawa Senators might finally have found a rhythm without their captain in the lineup.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 31

Canadiens Can Weaponize Salary Cap to Become Cup Contender

The Montreal Canadiens entered the 2025-26 season with expectations to contend for the playoffs. After an 8-3-0 start, they sit at the top of the Atlantic Division.

William Trudeau News / Daily Faceoff / October 30

Canadiens place William Trudeau on waivers

On Thursday, the Montreal Canadiens placed defenseman William Trudeau on waivers, making him available to the other 31 teams in the NHL. The Canadiens put Trudeau on the wire for the purpose of sending him down to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Laval Rocket.

David Reinbacher News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 30

Canadiens top defense prospect cleared to play

The Canadiens have made a pair of activations from season-opening injured reserve.

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

The '1976-77 Montreal Canadiens' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / October 29

NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens Looking to Add Veteran Forward

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. October is almost over, and teams have a good sense of where they stand this season.