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On July 1, Kent Hughes settled an important matter. He offered an eight-year contract extension ($9.15 million per season) to one of his best young players, Ivan Demidov.

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VIDEO: Alexander Zharovsky scored a (magnificent) goal, Pavel Datsyuk-style

Alexander Zharovsky has been selected to represent Russia at the Future Cup. What is the Future Cup? It's a small tournament featuring the under-20 teams from Belarus and Kazakhstan, as well as the Russian under-18 team.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / November 5

Canadiens Practice Report: Nick Suzuki Returns, Dobes Starts vs. Mammoth

The Montreal Canadiens have announced that captain Nick Suzuki will be returning to the lineup for Thursday’s game against the Utah Mammoth. Nick Suzuki has missed the last six games with a hand injury sustained from blocking a shot back on October 20th against the San Jose Sharks.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 5

The Canadian: as transparent as a concrete wall

When I watch the Canadiens and CF Montréal, I often get the impression that, in the minds of their executives, they're operating in the military, nuclear, espionage, or pharmaceutical industries—that's how opaque they are about information that's actually quite basic.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Nick Suzuki News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 5

Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki Returns From Injury

Nick Suzuki’s absence from the Montreal Canadiens will end after six games. According to a team announcement, the Canadiens confirmed that their captain had fully recovered from his upper-body injury and will return to the lineup this evening against the Utah Mammoth.

Ivan Demidov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 5

$Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov fractured ankle in preseason; agent provides injury update$

Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov fractured ankle in preseason; agent provides injury update

Ivan Demidov has been missing from the Montreal Canadiens lineup for much of the season. Demidov was injured and missed time for the first time in his NHL career.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / November 5

Canadiens’ Suzuki, Dach to return from injuries against Mammoth

Some reinforcements are returning for the Montreal Canadiens. The team announced that captain Nick Suzuki and forward Kirby Dach will be back in the lineup Thursday night, when the Canadiens face off against the Utah Mammoth.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / November 5

3 keys to a Montreal Canadiens bounceback win vs Utah

The Montreal Canadiens look to regroup following a crushing loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday, and they’ll aim to do so on Thursday when they host the Utah Mammoth.

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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.

Simon Edvinsson News / Dose.ca / November 5

Simon Edvinsson: The Canadiens are very interested

A few days ago, The Fourth Period reported that defenseman Simon Edvinsson was linked to the Canadiens. It wasn't clear to what extent, though. But now David Pagnotta has added to the story.

Oliver Kapanen News / The Hockey Writers / November 5

Oliver Kapanen Is Failing to Answer Canadiens’ Biggest Question

The Montreal Canadiens have enjoyed a strong start to the 2026-27 season, but that does not mean everything has gone according to plan. While several young players have taken important steps forward, others have struggled to build on their previous success.

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NHL News / A Winning Habit / November 5

Montreal Canadiens must exploit key Utah Mammoth weakness to bounce back

The Montreal Canadiens suffered a loss against the Winnipeg Jets that could derail an entire season if a team lets it. The Canadiens were up 4-0 with less than three minutes left in the third period before the Jets would score four straight goals before the end of the period to force overtime and score the game-winner in the extra period.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 5

Canadiens, after late collapse, seek bounce-back effort vs. Mammoth

Cole Caufield and the Montreal Canadiens will try to rebound from an embarrassing defeat when they host Clayton Keller and the Utah Mammoth on Thursday.

Ivan Demidov News / Daily Faceoff / November 4

$Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov fractured ankle in preseason$

Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov fractured ankle in preseason

Fans of the Montreal Canadiens have finally received some clarity regarding an injury to one of their top players. On Wednesday’s episode of DFO Insider with Jeff Marek and David Pagnotta, Dan Milstein, the agent of Canadiens winger Ivan Demidov, revealed that Demidov suffered a fractured ankle during the preseason.

Jacob Fowler News / The Sick Podcast / November 4

Lariviere: Jacob Fowler Needs To Start On Thursday

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jacob Fowler needs to start Thursday night against the Utah Mammoth to shake off the nightmare that came true in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / November 4

Canadiens suffer brutal collapse against Jets, but history shows Montreal got the ultimate revenge

Although the Montreal Canadiens are coming off a historically devastating loss, Habs fans can take some solace in remembering a trade with that very same opponent and one that would go down as one of the most lopsided deals in franchise history.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / November 4

'I hope Juraj Slafkovsky is injured'

Juraj Slafkovsky finished last night's game with two assists. Which, in reality, isn't exactly common. But let's put his points (which came on the power play) aside for a moment.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

Canadiens Can Learn Massive Lesson in Historic Collapse

For 57 minutes on Tuesday night, the Bell Centre was humming with the distinct, electric vibration of a game that fans saw as an inevitable win. Head coach Martin St.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 4

Canadiens shouldn’t overreact to blown lead to Jets

The Montreal Canadiens had by far their most disappointing game to this point of the season on Tuesday night when they watched a 4-0 lead crumble at the hands of the Winnipeg Jets in the final three-plus minutes of the game before ultimately falling in overtime.

Jacob Fowler News / NHL Trade Talk / November 4

Fowler fallout as Jets stun Canadiens with historic comeback

The Winnipeg Jets, mired in a nine-game losing streak, pulled off one of the most improbable comebacks in NHL history, scoring five straight goals to beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in overtime on Tuesday night.

Cole Caufield News / Larry Brown Sports / November 4

Cole Caufield had an honest quote after a brutal Canadiens meltdown

Cole Caufield and the Montreal Canadiens fell victim to complacency in one of the most stunning games of the 2026-27 NHL season. The Habs were cruising toward what looked like their 10th consecutive win when Caufield scored his second goal of Tuesday’s game against the visiting Winnipeg Jets at Bell Centre in Montreal.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 4

Jets make NHL history with unfathomable comeback win over Canadiens

Well, that's one way to snap a nine-game losing streak.

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Cutter Gauthier logs second straight hat trick as Ducks nip Canucks

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Red Wings ask Dylan Larkin to make another trade concession

6 landing spots for Nikita Kucherov after Lightning star requested trade

Luke Mittelstadt News / Inside The Rink / November 3

AHL: Luke Mittelstadt Named AHL Rookie of the Month for October 2026

The American Hockey League named Laval Rocket defenseman Luke Mittelstadt the Upper Deck AHL Rookie of the Month for October on Tuesday, November 3. The 23-year-old recorded five goals and 11 assists for 16 points in 11 games, leading all AHL players in scoring.