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Gorton and Bobrov are performing (much) better in Montreal than in New York

When Jeff Gorton joined the Montreal Canadiens, there were a thousand and one reasons to be optimistic. The guy had about 30 years of experience in the NHL (with the Bruins and the Rangers).

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Canadiens in no rush to trade Samuel Montembeault despite goalie logjam

The Montreal Canadiens are having a solid start to the season, and there could be several contributing factors. One of them is the play of their backline, as rookie goalie Jacob Fowler has stepped on the ice and produced for the team.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 30

The Canadiens are in a very strong position in the overall standings

Did you have that on your bingo card—the Canadiens winning their last four games? Heading on the road without Ivan Demidov and Nick Suzuki (and with a banged-up Mike Matheson who didn't even make the trip in the end), it was hard to imagine the Habs would be in the running for 1,000.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / October 30

Jakub Dobes really needed that one

Jakub Dobes was outstanding last night in Dallas. The goalie earned his first win of October and his second win of the season. He had also won the season opener in Toronto.

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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?

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / October 30

Montreal Canadiens Postgame: Habs Win 5-2; Sweep Four-Game Road Trip

The Montreal Canadiens beat the Dallas Stars 5-2 on Thursday night to finish their four-game road trip at a perfect 4-0. Forwards Cole Caufield and Alex Newhook led the way for the Canadiens with two goals each in the win, including both scoring a goal in a 27 second span late in the first period to give their team control of the game.

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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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Field Level Media / October 29

Cole Caufield, Alex Newhook double up as Canadiens trounce Stars

Cole Caufield and Alex Newhook both scored two goals for the Montreal Canadiens, who capped a perfect four-game road trip with a 5-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday.

NHL News / A Winning Habit / October 29

4 takeaways from the Montreal Canadiens 5-2 win over the Dallas Stars

The Montreal Canadiens were wrapping up a four-game road trip in Dallas on Thursday night and were hoping to bring back a four-game win streak home with them to Montreal.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / October 30

A Perfect Road Trip for the CH Without Nick Suzuki

The Canadiens wrapped up their four-game road trip tonight in Dallas. The goal was to finish the road trip with four wins. Here are the lineups: Mike Matheson was ruled out a few minutes before the game.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / October 29

Mike Matheson (Lower-Body) Doesn’t Play vs Stars; Arber Xhekaj Draws In

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson was a late injury-scratch just about a half hour before the Canadiens took on the Dallas Stars in the final game of their current four-game road trip.

Mike Matheson News / Dose.ca / October 29

Mike Matheson won’t be playing tonight

Mike Matheson missed a few games due to a lower-body injury. He returned to the lineup but didn't see much action, and in the final minutes, the team announced that he won't play tonight.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 29

JiC would trade Michael Hage and Jakub Dobes

To receive, you have to give. And even though Kent Hughes has the tools to make trades, he isn't necessarily willing to give in order to receive. That's one of the reasons why Sidney Crosby, Dylan Larkin, Jason Robertson, Mason McTavish, and others aren't on the team right now.

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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.

Dylan Larkin News / Dose.ca / October 29

The Canadiens are still not on Dylan Larkin’s list

Dylan Larkin wants to be traded. But he doesn’t want to play for just any team. He has a list of ten teams he'd be willing to be traded to. Which ones are they?

Cole Caufield News / Professor Press Box / October 29

The Canadiens Didn't Just Give Caufield an 'A.' They Sent a Message

Sometimes a letter on a hockey jersey means more than the player wearing it might realize. That could be the case with Cole Caufield, who received an “A” for the Montreal Canadiens' game against St.

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Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / October 29

'Michael Hage is wasting his time in the NCAA'

Michael Hage is off to a strong start to the season in the NCAA. An excellent start to the season, in fact. The Canadiens prospect has racked up 14 points (including three goals) in his first seven games of the season.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / October 29

Jakub Dobes isn’t cut out to be a second-in-command (and his contract complicates matters)

It's game day! There's one question on everyone's mind this morning in Montreal: Will Jakub Dobes be able to get back on track? Because in his case, it's very much a matter of getting back on track.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 29

Here is the schedule for the Canadiens’ 10 Hometown Remix games

In recent years, the Canadiens haven't had much success with their alternate jerseys. Not in blue, anyway… but Martin St-Louis's team still won the Heritage Classic.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / October 29

Michael Hage and the Red Wings: Now It’s Pierre LeBrun’s Turn to Weigh In

The Red Wings are constantly keeping an eye on the Canadiens. It must be because they're a good team—nothing more. It probably has nothing to do with the fact that Dylan Larkin is on the market, that the Canadiens have a good offer on the table, and that the bosses in Detroit are hoping the center will change his mind and come play in Montreal.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 29

Cole Caufield with an 'A' after criticizing Jakub Dobes: the message is clear

Tonight, Jakub Dobes will be in goal for his team. Is this the right decision? Everyone has an opinion on the matter… including José Théodore, who doesn't understand why Jacob Fowler wasn't able to stay in net after his big game in St.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 29

Canadiens Are Learning to Win the Hard Way on Road Trip

When Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki was declared injured on Oct. 22, the club had just suffered yet another home defeat (4-3 in OT to the San Jose Sharks).

Jacob Fowler News / The Hockey Writers / October 29

Canadiens’ Jacob Fowler the Early Calder Trophy Favourite

The Montreal Canadiens might have found their goaltender of the future, and he is already making a massive impact in the present. Just a few weeks into the 2026-27 NHL season, Jacob Fowler has established himself as one of the league’s most impressive goaltenders, putting together performances that have helped keep Montreal competitive.

Jacob Fowler News / NHL Trade Talk / October 28

Canadiens Jacob Fowler Is Squarely in the Calder Conversation?

Nobody had Jacob Fowler on their Calder list before the season. Everyone was talking about Gavin McKenna, Anton Frondell, Ivar Stenberg and the other shiny rookies.

Jacob Fowler News / Yardbarker / October 28

Canadiens' Fowler is showing he's invincible with remarkable start to season

Canadiens goaltender Jacob Fowler is showing he's invincible with remarkable start to season

Boasting a 6-1-0 record across seven appearances, his dominance has also been highlighted by two shutouts.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Athlon Sports / October 27

Montreal Canadiens' Best and Worst Coaches in History

If you know your NHL history, picking the three greatest coaches in Montreal Canadiens history shouldn’t be too tough. They’re three of the greatest coaches in the history of the game.

Chris Kreider News / The Hockey Writers / October 27

Canadiens Need Kreider to Lead Even When He Isn’t Scoring

Not long ago, virtually no one in Montreal would have had kind words to say about forward Chris Kreider. Long-time supporters will recall – with a shiver – his collision with goaltender Carey Price in Game 1 of the 2014 Eastern Conference Final that turned that series on its head.