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Canadiens’ Cole Caufield Out With Illness

Montreal Canadiens winger Cole Caufield will miss Wednesday night’s game against the Ottawa Senators due to illness. He will be replaced by Alexandre Texier per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

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The Canadiens And Jacob Fowler Are Set to Face The Senators Tonight

The Montreal Canadiens (35-18-10) are in Ottawa tonight to take on the Senators (32-22-9) in their second game of a back-to-back, following a low-scoring affair against the Toronto Maple Leafs, which they won 3-1 on Tuesday.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / March 11

Can Canadiens push for top spot in Atlantic Division?

After all the buzz following Sunday’s 8-7 game-of-the-year candidate between the Buffalo Sabres and Tampa Bay Lightning, you could be forgiven for thinking the Atlantic Division crown will come down to a race between those two teams.

The 'Montreal Canadiens Hall of Famers' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / March 11

How the Canadiens’ Kids Became So Good, So Fast

When you focus on the Montréal Canadiens for a minute, you have to see that these kids are something else. NHL analyst Garry Galley was on The FAN Hockey Show, breaking down Juraj Slafkovsky.

Mikko Rantanen News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

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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 / The Hockey Writers / March 11

Canadiens’ Playoff Push Is Complicating Prospect Decisions

The Montreal Canadiens’ playoff pursuit is now in direct conflict with their strategy for prospect development. Choices that should focus on developing young talent are now complicated by the demands of salary cap management and the competitive pressures of a postseason race.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 11

Cole Caufield will not play: Alexandre Texier gets a big promotion

Things change quickly in the world of hockey. Alexandre Texier, who has gotten used to watching Canadiens games from the press gallery, will play with Nick Suzuki and Juraj Slafkovsky tonight.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / March 11

The Canadiens’ Third Line Is Becoming a Difference-Maker

For much of the season, the Montreal Canadiens have searched for consistency beyond their top scoring units. Recently, however, their third line of Jake Evans, Zachary Bolduc, and Kirby Dach has begun to carve out a role that goes well beyond simply providing depth.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / March 11

What’s working for the Canadiens right now?

One of the best teams in the Eastern Conference is well on its way to another postseason berth. The Montreal Canadiens have been playing excellent hockey this year, building off a rather surprising run to the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season.

Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / March 11

'We love Montreal, but we want Patrik to play': Laine’s wife speaks from the heart

Patrik Laine was not traded before the deadline. The Canadiens were unable to find a partner to dance with… so they are still “stuck” with the Finn at the time of writing.

Lane Hutson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 11

Canadiens’ Lane Hutson makes even more NHL history in win vs. Leafs

Lane Hutson has been a revelation on the blue line for the Montreal Canadiens, winning the Calder Trophy in his rookie season in 2024-25 and taking his game to new heights this year.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / March 11

Canadiens Quick Hits: Kapanen, Danault, Dobes & Strong Game

The Montreal Canadiens keep finding ways to win, and Tuesday night was another example. Montreal beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3–1 at Bell Centre, controlling most of the game and extending its strong run to 7-1-3 in the last 11 games.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / March 11

Canadiens Recall Top Goalie Prospect

The Montreal Canadiens added some reinforcements as they try to cement their place in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Canadiens are in third place in the Atlantic Division, six points back of the Buffalo Sabres for first place.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / March 11

Samuel Montembeault: 'What that tells me is that he won’t be back in 26-27.'

Samuel Montembeault has been part of the Canadiens organization since October 2, 2021. He is in his fifth season with the Canadiens… and judging by how things are going right now, it looks like it could also be his last.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / March 11

Key NHL matchups to Watch: Senators in Canadiens’ rearviev in all-Canadian matchup

The trade deadline has passed, which now means everyone’s rosters are set for the final stretch towards the playoffs. While we’re still far from the point of clinching scenarios, there are still some important games with plenty on the line for both teams every day.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / March 11

Dominant 1st Period For Habs Leads to 3-1 Win Over Struggling Leafs

The Montreal Canadiens came into Tuesday night’s game ready for a huge game against their rivals the Toronto Maple Leafs, which resulted in them grabbing an early lead that helped them hold on for a 3-1 victory.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 11

Martin St-Louis: 'I won’t answer 40 questions about my goalies.'

The news of the day for the Canadiens is the recall of Jacob Fowler. One might wonder what this means for the future… or if the recall was simply made in preparation for tonight’s game against the Senators in Ottawa.

David Reinbacher News / The Hockey Writers / March 11

Canadiens Need to Give David Reinbacher His First NHL Look

David Reinbacher’s development has been closely watched ever since the Montreal Canadiens selected him fifth overall in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. After dealing with injuries earlier in his career, the young defenceman is now finding his rhythm with the Laval Rocket.

Jacob Fowler News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 11

Candiens Recall Jacob Fowler

The Canadiens announced that they’ve recalled goaltender Jacob Fowler from AHL Laval. With no corresponding moves or injuries, arguably the top goalie prospect in the world returns to Montreal’s NHL roster to potentially form a three-goalie rotation down the stretch with Jakub Dobes and Sam Montembeault.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / March 11

By the Letters: 'M'—Remembering the Montreal Maroons

Back in the NHL’s early days, Montreal was a tale of ‘two sides of a city’. While the Montreal Canadiens franchise was considered to be the team for the French-speaking side, the Montreal Maroons were founded “for the English community in Montreal”.

Jake Evans News / Field Level Media / March 11

Jake Evans, Canadiens heating up entering showdown vs. Senators

Montreal's Jake Evans will look to extend his points streak to six games on Wednesday night when the Canadiens visit the Ottawa Senators. Montreal is in third place in the Atlantic Division after a 3-1 win over the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night.

Lane Hutson News / Daily Faceoff / March 10

Canadiens' Lane Hutson sets record for most assists by NHL defenseman within first 150 games

Lane Hutson continues to make history. The Montreal Canadiens defenseman is constantly hitting milestones and records, and he’s done it again on Tuesday by recording the most assists by an NHL defenseman within their first 150 games.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / March 11

Its Been 30 Years Since an NHL Game Was Played At The Montreal Forum

On March 11th, 1996, the Montreal Canadiens played the Dallas Stars in what was the final ever NHL game at the Montreal Forum, closing a chapter on a very important piece of the team’s history.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 10

Canadiens hand Maple Leafs 8th straight loss

Rookie Oliver Kapanen and Philip Danault each scored in the first period to lift the host Montreal Canadiens to a 3-1 victory over the struggling Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / March 10

Canadiens Nearly Pulled Off 'Significant' Deadline Trade, Says Insider

The Montreal Canadiens didn’t make any splashy moves at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, but it sounds like they came a lot closer than people might think.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / March 10

Canadiens Slafkovský Skyrocketing Towards Elite Status

If you’ve been watching the Montreal Canadiens this season, there’s one name that keeps jumping off the scoresheet: Juraj Slafkovský. The kid is 20, and yet he’s already putting up numbers that make you sit back and say that this youngster is for real.