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...
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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...
From Eyes On The Prize
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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...
From Eyes On The Prize
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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...
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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 ...
From Eyes On The Prize
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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...
From Eyes On The Prize
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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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Game 11: Montreal Canadiens @ Seattle Kraken
Start time: **10:30 PM EDT / 7:30 PM PDT** In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Kraken region: Kraken Hockey Network, KONG Streaming: ESPN+, TSN+
Less than a month into the 2025-26 schedule, the Canadiens will wrap up their first season series when they visit the Seattle Kraken. Montreal earned a 5-4 overtime win when the teams met at the Bell Centre on October 14, and two weeks later they will be going for the sw...
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The Montreal Canadiens are -125 on the moneyline versus the Seattle Kraken (+105) on Tuesday, despite this matchup being played at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.
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Canadiens vs. Kraken Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Favorite: Canadiens (-125)
Underdog: Kraken (+105)
Total: 5.5
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How to Watch Canadiens vs. Kraken
Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
How to watch on TV: ESPN+
Location: Seattle, Wa...
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Game 11: Montreal Canadiens @ Seattle Kraken
Start time: 10:30 PM EDT / 7:30 PM PDT In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Kraken region: Kraken Hockey Network, KONG Streaming: ESPN+, TSN Live
The Montreal Canadiens have seven wins in their first 10 games, something that they haven’t accomplished (Covid season aside) since the heady days of Carey Price’s prime. Furthermore, they’ve done this despite inconsistent goaltending, a hit-or-miss power play, and injur...
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Best bets ideas for Montreal Canadiens vs. Seattle Kraken on Tuesday at Climate Pledge Arena are provided for you in this article, ahead of the opening faceoff at 10:30 p.m. ET.
Best Canadiens vs. Kraken Prop Bets
Player & Team
Odds to Score a Goal
Goals & Games Played
Cole Caufield, Canadiens
+160
7 G in 10 GP
Nick Suzuki, Canadiens
+170
2 G in 10 GP
Jared McCann, Kraken
+200
3 G in 5 GP
Matthew Beniers, Kraken
+240
1 G in 9 GP
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Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
Ivan Demidov has arrived. [ Montreal Gazette ]
Demidov’s skill draws comparisons to some of hockey’ greats. [ Sportsnet ]
Demidov, Montemeault, and other topics. [ The Athletic ]
Jakub Dobeš might have the hot hand right now, but St-Louis isn’t worried about Montembeault. [ TVA Sports ]
Kris Letang knew what he was talking about when he said Mike Matheson was Montreal’s number one defenseman. [ TVA Sports ]
The Habs are young, b...
From Eyes On The Prize
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Patrik Laine's tough start to the season just got even worse. The Montreal Canadiens have announced that Laine will be out for three to four months after undergoing surgery to repair a core muscle injury. Mise à jour médicale au sujet de Patrik Laine Medical update on Patrik Laine pic.twitter.com/pfFqpBo4E0 — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) October 25, 2025 At least he lasted five games this year before going down with a significant injury. Last season, his first with the Habs, Laine ...
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Thursday’s win against Montreal felt like watching two different hockey teams wearing the same jerseys. For forty-ish minutes, the Oilers looked flat, careless, and completely disconnected. The passing was off, the mistakes piled up, and it felt like we were about to sit through another one of those nights where self-inflicted wounds ruined the result….
From In the Pressbox
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On Thursday night, the Edmonton Oilers put up their biggest offensive showing of the season, scoring three unanswered to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 6-5. The messy back-and-forth affair turned controversial, owing to an imbalance in power play opportunities between the two teams. Edmonton had five on the night, converting on two in the final frame,…
From In the Pressbox
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When you make a living writing about sports, sometimes you can see the writing on the wall. As was the case for this scribe, who started work on this article with about 10 minutes left in Thursday night’s game between the host Edmonton Oilers and visiting Montreal Canadiens. The score was 5-3 in favour of…
From In the Pressbox
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Kris Knoblauch has seen enough. After the Edmonton Oilers ran through their 21st line combination through eight games of the season in Thursday night’s come-from-behind win over the Montreal Canadiens, the head coach faced a barrage of questions about just how many different lines the team has ran through. Much like they have for much…
From In the Pressbox
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David Tomášek is officially on the board for the Edmonton Oilers. Facing off against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, Tomášek tied the game at one apiece in the first period, good for his first career NHL goal. Vasily Podkolzin and Noah Philp picked up the assists on the tying tally. After Podkolzin fed him the…
From In the Pressbox
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Thursday afternoon means a fresh episode of Real Life was recorded, edited, and is ready to help you wrap up the week. On today’s podcast, the guys discussed the World Series, cruise ships, Oilers vs. Habs, and much more. The guys kicked off the Thursday episode of Real Life with a look ahead at the…
From In the Pressbox
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The Utah Mammoth are having a tough time in negotiations with Logan Cooley, who is set to be an RFA after the season when his entry-level contract expires. He is currently making $950,000 AAV, but is expecting a large contract and a massive bump in pay, considering where the cap is going and contracts being signed around the league. Frank Seravalli said, "They don't have any $10 million AAV players. They're trying to keep it within their own team structure, like the Canadiens. Unless there's a...
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Montréal's foundational signings are signed through 2027-28.
From The Ice Garden
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The Calgary Flames have now lost seven straight games (at least they picked up a point in their 2-1 OT loss to the Montreal Canadiens Wednesday night). But with just three points, they sit with the second-worst record in the NHL, and talk is already surfacing about the potential of changing direction, and selling off veterans. Captain Mikael Backlund has spent his entire 18-year career in Calgary. But given their current situation, is it time for the Flames to consider moving him to recoup an ...
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