Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Cole Caufield was the Molson Cup-winner for the month of October. [ La Presse ]
Jakub Dobeš earned the honour of the NHL’s third star of the month. [ Canadiens.com ]
The three Habs rookies have had key performances for the Canadiens so far this season. [ RDS ]
The players are happy they could get a victory for Samuel Montembeault last night to end his run of two weeks without a win. [ Journal de Montreal ]
Chris Nilan and Rick Green ...
From Eyes On The Prize
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First period
I miss Ray Ferraro already.
The crowd is very quiet to begin this game. I guess they don’t know if they’ll be cheering a goal or a fight first.
There also isn’t a whole going on to get excited about yet. The play is sloppy on both sides.
Matheson has a breakout pass go awry, but Samuel Montembeault is there to make the save.
It’s a big save, because moments later Cole Caufield gets a breakaway, and he squeaks the puck through the pads of Linus Ullmark, w...
From Eyes On The Prize
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On November 1st in 1959, Jacques Plante took a wrist shot in the face from Hart winner Andy Bathgate. Seven stitches and 21 minutes later, Plante returned wearing a mask to the chagrin of Canadiens coach Toe Blake, forever changing the face of NHL goaltending.
Plante had been using the homemade mask during practices but no goalie ever wore one in a game. Despite Blake's protest, Plante
From In the Pressbox
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Game 12: Montreal Canadiens vs. Ottawa Senators
Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT In Canada: Sportsnet One (English), TVA Sports (French) Streaming: ESPN+, Sportsnet+
The Montreal Canadiens return home after earning three wins on their road trip. All three were claimed by Jakub Dobeš, with the one loss going on Samuel Montembeault’s record, though we all know how much of a role the officials played in the game in Edmonton. Nevertheless, Montembeault still allowed six goals in t...
From Eyes On The Prize
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Time to face a vaunted rival for the first time this season
From Silver Seven
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Game 12: Montreal Canadiens vs. Ottawa Senators
Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT In Canada: Sportsnet One (English), TVA Sports (French) Streaming: ESPN+, Sportsnet+
The Montreal Canadiens enjoyed a few days off after completing their western road trip, but still find themselves atop the Atlantic Division four days since their last game. An overtime win in Seattle earned Montreal a 16th point through 11 games played, and also improved their road record to 5-2 with one-sixth of...
From Eyes On The Prize
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Some rookies start the NHL campaign red hot, like Montreal Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov, who is atop the rookie points leaderboard, but more often than not, it takes rookies time to settle in and adjust to the speed of the game at the NHL level. Having said that, the Edmonton Oilers have two rookies — a…
From In the Pressbox
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Graveyards are places of introspection and opportunities to discover the stories of those who rest there. Every year I travel around Canada, and in those travels I take the time to visit the resting place of those who trailblazed the path that we all travel on as fans of the Montreal Canadiens. In invoking our fandom, we should not only enjoy the present and the promise of the future, we should also pay respect to the past, and the people who made the Canadiens the most successful franchise of...
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NHL Player of the Month: Cole Caufield
Montreal’s top line of Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, and Juraj Slafkovský propelled the Canadiens into the playoffs with its play to end last season. They’ve managed to keep that level up to start the 2025-26 campaign, and currently have the Habs among the best teams in the league.
Leading the way on offence is Caufield with nine goals through 11 games, a 67-goal pace over the full 82-game schedule. Three of those goals have come in overtime, mean...
From Eyes On The Prize
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Is Alexander Newhook likely to score a goal on Saturday, when his Montreal Canadiens meet the Ottawa Senators at 7:00 PM ET? Stats and info are provided here, to help you make the right wager.
Alexander Newhook Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Senators
Anytime Goal Odds: +475 (Bet $10 to win $47.50 if he scores a goal)
Newhook Goals Betting Stats
Over 11 games, Newhook has tallied eight points, with two multi-point games.
In three of 11 games this season, Newhook has scored — and in one...
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Is Tim Stutzle going to score a goal on Saturday, when his Ottawa Senators face the Montreal Canadiens at 7:00 PM ET? Stats and trends are available in this article, to help you make the right bet.
Tim Stützle Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Canadiens
Anytime Goal Odds: +225 (Bet $10 to win $22.50 if he scores a goal)
Stützle Goals Betting Stats
Stutzle has eclipsed his points prop bet in every game he’s played with a set points prop (one total opportunity).
Stutzle has registered a po...
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Will Zachary Bolduc score for the Montreal Canadiens against the Ottawa Senators, on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET? Stats and trends to help you make the right bet are available here.
Zachary Bolduc Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Senators
Anytime Goal Odds: +450 (Bet $10 to win $45.00 if he scores a goal)
Bolduc Goals Betting Stats
In each game Bolduc has played with a set points prop — two opportunities — he’s exceeded the prop total.
Bolduc has put up a point in five games this season, inc...
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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Alex Newhook had accepted a new reality that he would become a defensive player for the Canadiens this season, but he’s off to a great start offensively playing with Ivan Demidov and Oliver Kapanen. [ La Presse ]
Arber Xhekaj and Jayden Struble are expecting a physical game when the Ottawa Senators visit the Bell Centre tonight, and they haven’t forgotten about Nick Cousins’ two-handed chop on Demidov. [ TVA Sports ]
Bill Guerin couldn’t be ha...
From Eyes On The Prize
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Best bets tips for Montreal Canadiens vs. Ottawa Senators on Saturday at Bell Centre are available for you in this article, prior to the opening faceoff at 7 p.m. ET.
Best Canadiens vs. Senators Prop Bets
Player & Team
Odds to Score a Goal
Goals & Games Played
Cole Caufield, Canadiens
+140
9 G in 11 GP
Nick Suzuki, Canadiens
+180
2 G in 11 GP
Drake Batherson, Senators
+195
4 G in 9 GP
Tim Stützle, Senators
+210
5 G in 12 GP
Jura...
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The Montreal Canadiens continue their excellent start to the season, tied for the Atlantic Division lead at 8-3-0 and 16 points. But that doesn't mean they've given up on their search for a second-line center. This has been a focus of Kent Hughes & Co. going back to the offseason (and even before), and they are still assembling a list of potential additions. Habs analyst Shaun Starr and insider Marco D'Amico have posited their list of dream 2C targets for the Canadiens... some more dream...
From NHL Trade Rumors
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The Montreal Canadiens keep scanning for a true second line center, and insider Chris Johnston of The Athletic views a Pavel Zacha trade as the most realistic path among buzzed names like Matty Beniers and Bo Horvat. Johnston also cautions that the Boston Bruins are unlikely to send a useful piece to a long time rival, which means the fit is real but the route is complicated. League chatter mirrors that split verdict. Teams have been checking on Zacha’s availability while Bos...
From NHL Trade Rumors
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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
A window into Jakub Dobeš’s pregame preparations. [ La Presse ]
Five takeaways from the first 10 games of the season. [ The Hockey Writers ]
Joe Veleno is living out his childhood dream with the Canadiens. [ NHLPA ]
Saturday night will represent a chance for Samuel Montembeault to right the ship. [ La Presse ]
Jacob Fowler, the goalie that never sleeps. [ Journal de Montreal ]
Will Cole Caufield force his way onto Team USA for t...
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The Montreal Canadiens made two roster moves on Thursday that will greatly help the Laval Rocket. Defenders David Reinbacher and William Trudeau, who have been out since training camp, took the next step towards being able to play AHL games.
Les Canadiens ont placé le nom du défenseur William Trudeau au ballottage dans le but de le céder au Rocket de Laval. The Canadiens have placed defenseman William Trudeau on waivers for the purpose of a loan to the Laval Rocket. — Canadiens Mont...
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When the Calgary Flames are ready to trade Nazem Kadri, there won't be a shortage of suitors to take a run at him. Plenty of teams are searching for a top-6 center and Kadri could absolutely fill the void. In Calgary, he is the go-to, but when he takes a little bit of a lesser role, his game elevates to an even higher level. Darren Dreger said, "There are other Canadian markets, namely the Canadiens, Canucks, maybe the Leafs, that could absolutely envision a #2 experienced center like Nazem Ka...
From NHL Trade Rumors
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With the four-game road trip through the northern teams of the Pacific Division at an end, the Montreal Canadiens have sent Joshua Roy and Marc Del Gaizo back to the AHL.
Les Canadiens ont cédé l'attaquant Joshua Roy et le défenseur Marc Del Gaizo au Rocket de Laval. The Canadiens have loaned forward Joshua Roy and defenseman Marc Del Gaizo to the Laval Rocket. pic.twitter.com/NNkNvda7Dv — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) October 30, 2025
Roy got into one game, playing 7:58 i...
From Eyes On The Prize
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Everything was looking good for the Montreal Canadiens as they started the season. They had their star players under contract and willing to put in the effort to win games, they had a revamped blueline with all sorts of talents on it, and their goaltending was solid while being underrated. Head coach Martin St. Louis even smiled a few times during the preseason, but, all jokes aside, it seemed like the Canadiens had all their weapons armed and ready to go as they hunted down a playoff spot thi...
From In the Pressbox
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We’re only two weeks into the regular season schedule, but the Calder Trophy race is already shaping up to be thrilling.
Three names stand out above the rest: Montreal Canadiens winger Ivan Demidov, New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer, and Minnesota Wild defenseman Zeev Buium.
T...
From Hockey Wilderness
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The Montreal Canadiens completed their season series against the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night, and have swept it with a 4-3 win, with both wins being of the overtime variety. The Habs have struggled to hold on to third period leads in the early goings of this season, a trend that may soon necessitate a deeper discussion, but the good news is that their sheer talent has made them unbeatable in overtime so far.
As concerning as blown third-period leads may be, zero concern exists around ...
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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Owen Beck takes pride in his effort at Canadiens training camp. [ Montreal Gazette ]
Mike Matheson is not thinking about his next Canadiens deal, and that underscores his value. [ The Athletic ]
His teammates are starting to understand Ivan Demidov better on the ice. [ Journal de Montreal ]
Could the Habs be interested in Nazem Kadri? [ RDS ]
Around the league and elsewhere
Former NHL player Ryan Kesler has been charged with...
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It doesn’t look like the Blue Jays will need 18 innings to tie the World Series, so despite this 11:30 ADT start it should still be an earlier night.
First period
A lot of play in the neutral zone in the opening minutes of this game. Neither side is generating much.
A shift during which the second line is making way for the third leads to the first real bit of action in the game and a few chances created off the cycle.
Noah Dobson seals the wall on the Kraken’s attempte...
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