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Canadiens Sick Postgame: Bolduc Shootout Magic Strikes Again

For the second straight game, it took the Montreal Canadiens a shootout to secure the victory, as they beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 on Tuesday night. The game-winner in the shootout was scored by Alexandre Texier; however, both Cole Caufield and Zach Bolduc scored on their attempts to go 3/3 on Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.

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Zachary Bolduc is becoming indispensable

It didn't take Zachary Bolduc long to make his presence felt this season. After just six games, the Quebec native already has four points, including two goals.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / October 13

Canadiens' penalty kill streak could be a sign that a turnaround is near

The Montreal Canadiens held off the Buffalo Sabres in a playoff rematch to pick up a win in the shootout, 4-3. After holding a 3-1 lead, the Sabres rallied, but the Canadiens were able to regroup and come out on top. Regardless of how the game went down, it’s hard to ignore how a part of their game is starting to come together.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 13

Canadiens relinquish two-goal lead, sink Sabres in shootout

Cole Caufield and Lane Hutson each had a goal and an assist and the Montreal Canadiens recovered for a 4-3 shootout win against the visiting Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday.

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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.

Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / October 13

A Rangers goaltending scout is keeping an eye on Jacob Fowler tonight in Montreal

The New York Rangers have a serious problem in goal, and they’ll need to find a solution. Apparently, they might look to Montreal. Tonight, as the Canadiens host the Buffalo Sabres at the Bell Centre, a Rangers scout specializing in goaltenders is in the stands at the Bell Centre.

Dylan Larkin News / Dose.ca / October 13

'Dylan Larkin wants to play for the Canadiens'

The Dylan Larkin saga continues to be the talk of Montreal. Recently, it was reported that the friendship between Julie Petry and Kenzy Larkin could complicate Dylan Larkin's potential move to the Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 13

It’s going to be a long season for you… if the CH doesn’t fix these three issues

The Canadiens have a record of two wins, two losses, and one overtime loss since the start of the season (2-2-1). Let's be clear: that's not exactly a disaster.

Dylan Larkin News / Dose.ca / October 13

Now it’s Pierre LeBrun’s turn to weigh in on Dylan Larkin and the Canadiens

Dylan Larkin… and the Montreal Canadiens. We've seen those words appear together in the same sentence quite often over the past few days. The topic is generating a lot of buzz, and it's entertaining on many levels.

Owen Beck News / Inside The Rink / October 13

Montreal Canadiens Recall Owen Beck from Laval

The Montreal Canadiens face the Buffalo Sabres tonight with puck drop at 6:30 PM EST. The Canadiens ahead of tonight’s game recalled forward Owen Beck from Laval in the AHL.

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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.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / October 13

Matheson Out, Beck In; Fowler Starts For Montreal Canadiens vs. Sabres

As it has for most NHL teams early on in the season, the injury bug continues to take a bite out of the roster of the Montreal Canadiens. Late Tuesday morning team announced that they will be without defenseman Mike Matheson when they host the Buffalo Sabres at 6:30 pm ET on Tuesday night at the Bell Centre.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 13

David Reinbacher Is Close to Making the Leap, Earning His Spot, and How to Replace Mike Matheson

At the start of the season, the Canadiens had eight healthy defensemen vying for a spot on the team. Lane Hutson, Mike Matheson, Noah Dobson, Alexandre Carrier, Arber Xhekaj, Jayden Struble, and Adam Engstrom made the cut.

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Mike Matheson News / Daily Faceoff / October 13

Canadiens’ Mike Matheson out against Sabres with lower-body injury

The Montreal Canadiens are going to be missing a key piece on their blue line on Tuesday night. The team announced that defenseman Mike Matheson will not be in the lineup against the Buffalo Sabres and is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 13

Mike Matheson is out tonight, and Jacob Fowler is in goal

After today's practice, Martin St-Louis spoke with the media. First, he announced that Mike Matheson (lower-body injury) won't play tonight. Owen Beck will take his place in the lineup, and the team will go with 12 forwards and six defensemen.

Oliver Kapanen News / Dose.ca / October 13

Oliver Kapanen Still Absent from Practice

As long as the Canadiens don't give us any details about Oliver Kapanen, the situation will continue to be strange and keep people talking. That's to be expected.

Dylan Larkin News / NHL Trade Talk / October 13

Canadiens reportedly prepare massive trade package for Dylan Larkin

The Montreal Canadiens are hunting for a second-line center to play behind Nick Suzuki, and Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin is believed to be at the top of their wish list.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / October 13

Samuel Montembeault and the Rangers: Here’s What’s Helping the Canadiens

The Rangers need help in goal. We all know that. Joonas Korpisalo is going to miss a good month of action, and the team's No. 1 goaltender (Igor Shesterkin), as you probably know, won't be returning to action this season.

NHL News / A Winning Habit / October 13

3 Montreal Canadiens playoff heroes ready to dominate Buffalo Sabres

The Montreal Canadiens needed all seven games, including a road win in Game 7, to get past the Buffalo Sabres in the playoffs last season. The two teams are set to meet once again early in this season with the first of two games this week.

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / October 12

Ivan Demidov: There’s a good chance we’ll see him play next week

For the past week, the Canadiens have been without Ivan Demidov. The young Russian, who is a key part of the team's offense, is sidelined with a foot injury.

Owen Beck News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 12

Canadiens Recall Owen Beck

The Montreal Canadiens shared earlier today that forward Owen Beck has been recalled from AHL Laval. No corresponding transaction was made, although the move is a result of Florian Xhehaj’s day-to-day status while Oliver Kapanen is on injured reserve.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 12

Canadiens’ Special Teams Need Plenty of Work

The Montreal Canadiens got a small monkey off their back on Saturday night with a narrow 1-0 victory over the visiting Detroit Red Wings, earned through a myriad of peculiar circumstances, most notably three disallowed goals.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / October 11

2 Canadiens Prospects Are Giving Fans Something to Watch

The Montreal Canadiens have plenty of young talent to watch, and sometimes the most interesting developments happen well outside the NHL. Two names worth watching right now are defenseman Luke Mittelstadt in Laval and forward Alexander Zharovsky in Russia.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 11

Who should back up Rangers' Garand following Shesterkin injury?

Who should back up Rangers goalie Dylan Garand following Igor Shesterkin injury?

The Rangers desperately need at least one more veteran netminder in the bullpen.

Shesterkin's season-ending injury is brutal blow to Rangers' playoff chances

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Kaiden Guhle News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 10

Kaiden Guhle Will Make His Season Debut On Saturday

The Canadiens will get defenseman Kaiden Guhle back for tonight’s home game against the Red Wings, the team reported. Guhle has been sidelined since undergoing minor surgery on his adductor muscle over the summer, and Saturday will mark his first appearance of the 2026-27 season.

Zachary Bolduc News / The Hockey Writers / October 10

Zachary Bolduc Proving His Value as Canadiens Struggle

Suffice it to say, the Montreal Canadiens have started their 2026-27 campaign slowly. Through the first four contests this season, Martin St. Louis’ ensemble has mustered a 1-2-1 tally.

Samuel Montembeault News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 9

Canadiens’ Sam Montembeault Out Two Weeks With Injury

Earlier today, head coach Martin St. Louis (via Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports) announced that netminder Sam Montembeault would miss the next 10 to 14 days with a lower-body injury.