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Montreal's second line has quietly been the team's strength this season

Despite several ups and downs, with players coming and going on injured reserve and some players rising to the occasion while others lag behind, the Montreal Canadiens have still found themselves near the top of the Eastern Conference with an 11-3-3 record.

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The Canadiens’ rivals in the race for Simon Edvinsson

Simon Edvinsson’s situation continues to drag on with the Red Wings. After requesting a trade due to stalled contract negotiations with the team, Edvinsson has left the Wings’ organization.

Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / November 9

'If the CH wins the Cup, it’ll be with Jacob Fowler in goal.'

Jacob Fowler has put up impressive stats since the start of the season. He has an 8-1-1 record, but it goes beyond that: the goaltender ranks 6th in the NHL in goals-against average (2.15) and is also ranked 2nd in the entire league in save percentage (.925).

Kaiden Guhle News / The Sick Podcast / November 9

Lariviere: Kaiden Guhle Becoming A Leader On The Canadiens Blueline

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle has developed into a leader on the Montreal Canadiens blueline this season. The 24-year-old defenseman has been tasked with more responsibility early in the 2026-27 season and is living up to the challenge thus far.

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

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Kirby Dach News / A Winning Habit / November 9

Kirby Dach is showing signs of life after a difficult start with the Canadiens

Kirby Dach put together a strong performance in the Montreal Canadiens' season opener. He was engaged, played a physical game, and recorded an assist in the win against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 9

Canadiens, Wild each bring extended point streaks into clash

The Montreal Canadiens plan to honor Carey Price on Tuesday, one day after the winningest goaltender in franchise history was inducted as part of the Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2026.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / November 9

The Canadiens Are Learning Something Important About Winning

Something interesting is happening in Montreal, and it might be bigger than a 10-1-2 run. The Canadiens started the season slowly, but they've quickly turned things around.

Carey Price News / NHL Trade Talk / November 9

Carey Price Left More Than Memories with the Canadiens

Sometimes you find out what a player really meant to a franchise by listening to the people who followed him. That’s what makes the recent comments from Montreal Canadiens players and head coach Martin St.

Alexandre Carrier News / Dose.ca / November 9

Alexandre Carrier: Things have been (really) bad for the past three games

I really like Alexander Carrier as a defenseman. He's versatile, he's reliable on the ice, and that explains why Martin St-Louis trusts him. Except that… Except that Carrier has a problem with his game, and it's been noticeable ever since he arrived in Montreal.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / November 9

Jake Evans' injury scare could create a big opportunity for Owen Beck

If Evans is forced to miss time, the Canadiens will need someone to step up and fill his role. During Monday’s practice, Nick Suzuki and Jake Evans were fighting for a puck along the boards.

Arber Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / November 9

'I’ll remember this': Arber Xhekaj issues a warning

Things are going well for Kirby Dach right now. I don’t know if the forward is feeling the pressure from players pushing for a spot and the competition heating up due to the large number of forwards on the team, but he’s been playing better lately.

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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.

NHL News / Dose.ca / November 9

Jakub Dobeš is caught on camera during a shoot

Jakub Dobeš recently filmed a new commercial. Dobeš collaborated with Lussier, a company in the insurance industry. As seen in the commercial, the Canadiens goaltender was asked questions about insurance.

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / November 9

Ivan Demidov didn’t skate this morning

This morning, the Canadiens were in Brossard for practice. First off, it's worth noting that two of the three injured players took to the ice. Samuel Montembeault skated before practice, and Mike Matheson was spotted on the other rink as the regular session was winding down.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 9

Canadiens’ Deep Prospect Pool Changes the Trade Market Math

The Montreal Canadiens are currently holding cards most general managers across the NHL would envy, and recent chatter surrounding the organization’s prospect pool has the hockey world buzzing.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 9

Canadiens look like they are taking another step toward contention

The Montreal Canadiens entered the 2026–27 season with plenty of expectations following their impressive playoff run last spring. With a young core continuing to develop and several players looking to take another step forward, the Canadiens were hoping to establish themselves as one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference.

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.

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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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?

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.

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.

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.

NHL 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.

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 4