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Mike Matheson won’t be playing tonight

For the past few weeks, Mike Matheson has been playing, not playing, playing, not playing… In short, he hasn’t been able to string together consecutive games.

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'I wouldn’t be surprised if some teams had called about Jakub Dobes'

Jakub Dobes isn’t having the start to the season he’d hoped for with the Canadiens. The goaltender, who was on fire during the final months of the 2025-26 season, is struggling in net for his team this season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 14

Chris Kreider Out Six To Eight Weeks

The Canadiens will find themselves without a veteran winger for a while. The team announced (Twitter link) that Chris Kreider will miss approximately six to eight weeks due to a lower-body injury.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / November 14

Chris Kreider Out 6-8 Weeks; Florian Xhekaj Draws In; Dobes Starts

Just as they were starting to get healthy, the Montreal Canadiens found out they will be without veteran forward Chris Kreider for the next six to eight weeks.

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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.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / November 14

Concerns Over Samuel Montembeault’s Leg (and the Canadiens Remain Silent)

Yesterday morning, as you already know, Samuel Montembeault skated with a few guys in Brossard. He also faced some shots from his teammates, which is good.

Chris Kreider News / NHL Trade Talk / November 14

Chris Kreider Injury Timeline Revealed, and It’s a Blow for Montreal

The Montreal Canadiens will be without forward Chris Kreider for the next 6-8 weeks. The Canadiens confirmed the news Saturday, hours before Montreal was set to host the Colorado Avalanche.

Chris Kreider News / Field Level Media / November 14

Canadiens F Chris Kreider (lower body) out 6-8 weeks

Montreal Canadiens forward Chris Kreider will be out six-to-eight weeks with a lower-body injury, the team announced Saturday. Kreider got tangled up with Michael Eyssimont in the third period of Thursday's 5-2 victory over the Boston Bruins.

Chris Kreider News / Daily Faceoff / November 14

Canadiens’ Chris Kreider out 6-8 weeks with lower-body injury

The Montreal Canadiens announced Saturday that forward Chris Kreider will be out for approximately six-to-eight weeks with a lower-body injury. The 35-year-old winger suffered the injury after Boston Bruins’ forward Michael Eyssimont slid into him during their game Thursday.

Jacob Fowler News / The Hockey Writers / November 14

Projecting Jacob Fowler’s Next Contract With the Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens might have found their goaltender of the future, and the future is arriving much faster than anyone expected. After an impressive start to the 2026-27 season, Jacob Fowler is quickly establishing himself as one of the NHL’s most promising young goaltenders.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 14

Jakub Dobes will be the starting goaltender | Mike Matheson is questionable for tonight’s game

Tonight, the Canadiens will face the Avalanche at the Bell Centre. It will be another big challenge for the team… even though Colorado will be without Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar.

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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.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 14

Canadiens Need Slafkosvky to Erupt From His Slump

In the grander scheme of things, and as the calendar heads deeper into mid-November, the Montreal Canadiens are in a good position. With an 11-3-4 record and third place in the Atlantic Division, there isn’t a ton to criticize.

NHL News / A Winning Habit / November 14

Canadiens made a convincing case they're Stanley Cup contenders against Bruins

The Montreal Canadiens quickly dispatched the Boston Bruins on Thursday night to claim first place in the Atlantic Division. The Canadiens chased Vezina Trophy candidate Jeremy Swayman for five goals in the first two periods and held on for a 5-2 victory.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / November 13

Canadiens' depth shines against Bruins in statement victory

The Montreal Canadiens of old would have struggled to beat the Boston Bruins on a night when Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Juraj Slafkovsky, and Lane Hutson combined for just a single point.

Kirby Dach News / The Sick Podcast / November 13

Lariviere: Kirby Dach Is Building His NHL Trade Value

Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach has been playing some great hockey over the last few games, which in turn could be improving his value on the NHL trade market around the league.

Shane Wright News / Dose.ca / November 13

Second Center: Shane Wright Throws a Wrench in the Canadiens’ Plans

The Canadiens have had a strong start to the season so far. The team has a record of 12-3-4… even though it has had to cope with the absence of key players since the start of the season.

Mike Matheson News / A Winning Habit / November 13

Habs' Mike Matheson shows why he's underrated in impactful return vs Bruins

On Thursday, the Montreal Canadiens knocked off one of the East's best teams, beating the Boston Bruins 5-2 in a decisive win. Among the highlights was the return of top-four defenseman Mike Matheson, who had been held out six games with a lower-body injury.

Chris Kreider News / A Winning Habit / November 13

Chris Kreider injury could force Canadiens to explore intriguing free-agent option

The Montreal Canadiens may be down another forward, and it did not look good. Chris Kreider left the game in the third period against the Boston Bruins after Michael Eyssimont fell on his leg.

Jacob Fowler News / Professor Press Box / November 13

The Montreal Canadiens' Biggest Breakthrough?

Is Jacob Fowler becoming the story of the Montreal Canadiens' season? It's certainly beginning to look that way. The 21-year-old goaltender stopped 30 shots Thursday as Montreal defeated the Boston Bruins 5-2, earning his ninth win of the season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 13

Seven players on the ice (despite the Canadiens’ day off)

Last night, after the Canadiens' victory, the team announced a day off from practice ahead of Friday the 13th—which is this morning. That means we shouldn't expect a medical update on Chris Kreider today.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 12

Canadiens jump on Bruins early, extend point streak to 12

The visiting Montreal Canadiens jumped out to a five-goal lead inside the first two periods, and Jacob Fowler made 30 saves en route to a 5-2 win over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night.

Montreal Canadiens News / Ball Exclusives / November 12

Canadiens Beat Bruins 5-2 as Dach Scores Winner

Kirby Dach scored the go-ahead goal in the first period, Jacob Fowler made 30 saves, and the Montreal Canadiens topped the Boston Bruins 5-2 on Thursday night at TD Garden.

Mike Matheson News / Daily Faceoff / November 12

Canadiens’ Mike Matheson returns to lineup after six-game absence

Some reinforcements are coming back to the Montreal Canadiens ahead of a thrilling matchup. On Thursday, the team announced that defenseman Mike Matheson will be back in the lineup for that night’s game, which will see the Canadiens pay a visit to the rival Boston Bruins.

Samuel Montembeault News / The Hockey Writers / November 12

Canadiens Facing a Three-Goalie Dilemma With Montembeault’s Return Looming

The Montreal Canadiens have enjoyed a strong start to the 2026-27 season, but one of their biggest questions could soon become even more complicated. With Samuel Montembeault back practicing with the team and seemingly getting closer to returning from his injury, Montreal could soon find itself carrying three goaltenders.

Martin St. Louis News / Athlon Sports / November 12

In 2012, Martin St. Louis paid $6.2 million for a Greenwich, Connecticut property; the custom home built there in 2015 was listed in 2020 for $15.999 million and later sold

Martin St. Louis once made his mark with spectacular plays on the ice. A Greenwich waterfront property associated with the Hockey Hall of Famer later drew attention when its custom-built home was offered for nearly $16 million.

NHL 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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