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Here’s how Jacob Fowler learned from his mistakes

Jacob Fowler has shown incredible composure since joining the pros, and he has a calming and reassuring presence for his teammates. Without taking anything away from Jakub Dobes, whose style is more spectacular, his approach is still a bit less reassuring—even though he gets the job done and seems to have found his groove over the past two starts.

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Future Cup: Alexander Zharovsky Named Most Valuable Player of the Tournament

Earlier this week, we shared a magnificent goal by Alexander Zharovsky from the Under-20 tournament in Russia (Future Cup). A nice little goal in the style of Pavel Datsyuk—it's always a pleasure to watch.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 8

3 Takeaways From the Canadiens’ 4-2 Win Over the Maple Leafs

On Saturday, Nov. 7, the Montreal Canadiens took the road, packing their Hometown Remix kits with them, to face their eternal rivals, the Toronto Maple Leafs, at Scotiabank Arena.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / November 8

Elliotte Friedman report creates high-stakes deadline dilemma for Kent Hughes

The Montreal Canadiens are tied atop the Atlantic Division after winning seven of their last eight games. The big question right now is what Kent Hughes might do to help their chances in the playoffs and who might be added to this roster.

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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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Jacob Fowler News / Daily Faceoff / November 8

Canadiens’ Jacob Fowler had apple thrown at him during game against Leafs

What have you seen thrown on the ice during a hockey game? Hats, cephalopods, rubber rats, chickens, tennis balls and bras have landed on the playing surface over the NHL’s illustrious history.

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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.

Alex Newhook News / Ball Exclusives / November 7

Canadiens Beat Maple Leafs 4-2 as Newhook Scores 2

Alex Newhook scored 2 goals, and the Montreal Canadiens topped the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 on Saturday night at Scotiabank Arena. Alex Newhook scored at 5:56 in the first period, set up by Oliver Kapanen.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / November 7

Montreal Candiens Sick Postgame: Habs Hold On To Beat Leafs 4-2

The Montreal Canadiens survive a third-period push by the Toronto Maple Leafs and hold on to win 4-2 on Saturday night. Canadiens goaltender Jacob Fowler rebounded well in his first start since the collapse on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets by stopping 26 of the 28 shots he faced vs.

Jacob Fowler News / Yardbarker / November 7

Why NHL referee offered Canadiens goalie Jacob Fowler an apple during game

A weird scene unfolded during Saturday's Montreal Canadiens-Toronto Maple Leafs game when referee TJ Luxmore pulled a green apple out of his pocket in the second period following a whistle.

Alex Newhook scores twice; surging Canadiens hold off Maple Leafs

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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.

Alex Newhook News / Field Level Media / November 7

Alex Newhook scores twice; surging Canadiens hold off Maple Leafs

Alex Newhook scored two goals as the visiting Montreal Canadiens held on to top the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 on Saturday. Trailing 3-0 after two periods, William Nylander and Gavin McKenna scored in a 55-second span to cut the gap to 3-2 with 12:46 remaining in regulation.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / November 7

Report: Montreal Canadiens Expect Hage And Zharovsky By End Of The Season

Could Montreal Canadiens top prospects Michael Hage and Alexander Zharovsky be part of the team’s NHL roster by the end of the 2026-27 regular season?

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NHL News / A Winning Habit / November 7

3 takeaways from the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Montreal Canadiens bounced back in a big way with an overtime win over the Utah Mammoth on Thursday and were looking to keep the momentum going against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

NHL News / Dose.ca / November 7

This time, the CH narrowly avoided disaster with its new white jerseys

The Habs faced the Leafs tonight in Toronto without Josh Anderson (personal reasons). Remember, Anderson is a Leaf killer. Too bad. Jacob Fowler, on the other hand, was back in net.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / November 7

The Canadiens expect to have both Hage and Zharovsky by the end of the season

The Canadiens are playing some really good hockey. In their last nine games—excluding tonight's—they have a record of 7-0-2. Everyone is contributing, and even without Nick Suzuki, the team has kept winning.

NHL News / Dose.ca / November 7

Carey Price Praises Jacob Fowler (and the 2026-27 Canadiens)

Carey Price is currently in Toronto for his Hall of Fame induction. He will be officially inducted into the Hall on Monday, but he's taking part in the festivities in the meantime.

Brett Berard News / Professor Press Box / November 7

Brett Berard Is Scoring in Laval. But Can He Find a Way Back to Montreal?

There's something encouraging about what Brett Berard is doing in Laval. The Canadiens' new forward scored twice in Friday's 6-2 win over Cleveland, bringing his totals to six goals and three assists in 13 games with the Rocket.

Josh Anderson News / Dose.ca / November 7

Josh Anderson won’t be playing tonight

Tonight, the Canadiens will face the Maple Leafs in Toronto. It will be another showdown between the two archrivals, who faced off in the season opener.

Ivan Demidov News / The Hockey Writers / November 7

Demidov’s Return Could Force the Canadiens to Make Some Tough Decisions

The Montreal Canadiens have been dealing with their fair share of injuries early in the 2026-27 season, but with some players getting closer to returning, the organization could soon be facing a very different problem.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 7

Montreal Canadiens’ Alternate Jersey History

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, the Montreal Canadiens unveiled their version of the NHL’s Hometown Remix line of alternate kits. It wasn’t exactly a smash hit; however, many of the players said they loved it.

Cole Caufield News / Trade Talk Sports / November 6

Cole Caufield’s Latest Record Says Something Key About His Game

There are goal scorers, and then there are players who seem to have a knack for showing up when a game is hanging in the balance. Montreal Canadiens fans are getting a pretty good look at the second kind in Cole Caufield.

Cole Caufield News / Yardbarker / November 5

Canadiens' Cole Caufield continues to be a game-changer in OT

Canadiens' Cole Caufield continues to be a game-changer in overtime

The Montreal Canadiens erased an early two-goal deficit against the Utah Mammoth on Thursday night, earning a 5-4 overtime win. The hero in overtime was the same player it usually is for the Canadiens -- forward Cole Caufield.

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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.

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.

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.

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.