Canucks head coach Manny Malhotra openly rebukes winger Drew O’Connor after a 6-2 loss to Winnipeg, citing a “lazy hooking penalty” that sparked a costly early power play. O’Connor now leads Vancouver with nine minor penalties in 18 games, four of which have resulted in opponent goals, despite being a key penalty‑killing forward. The team’s kill sits at a league‑worst 63.3%, and O’Connor’s 2 goals and 5 points haven’t helped – his penalties have coincided with a 14-5 deficit in even‑strength play. With his contract year looming, his discipline is under intense scrutiny.
The Vancouver Canucks fall 5-0 to the Winnipeg Jets on Nov. 5, but rookie Liam Öhgren and Austrian centre Marco Rossi shine. Öhgren posts a team‑leading 73.91% Corsi and an 82.38% xGF% in just under 12 minutes, while Rossi records a 77.27% xGF% with seven shots and 1.58 expected goals. Jonathan Lekkerimäki continues to vie for a top‑six role, yet the rest of the lineup struggles, especially on the penalty kill (63.2%). Goaltending remains uneven: Leevi Meriläinen posts a .793 SV% (‑2.76 GSAx) while Stuart Skinner rebounds with a +0.76 GSAx. Advanced stats highlight the Canucks’ early‑period possession despite being out‑shot, but Winnipeg’s high‑danger chances and power‑play superiority secure the win.
The Winnipeg Jets, snapping a lengthy losing streak, aim to kick off a winning run as the Vancouver Canucks drop in for a GM 17 showdown. The recap notes the Jets’ aggressive forecheck from the opening face‑off, giving them an early lead in the first period. The article details how the True Northers push for points against the struggling Canucks, offering play‑by‑play insights and key moments from the game.
Connor Hellebuyck pens an emotional open letter to Winnipeg fans, thanking the city and citing family challenges as the motive behind his trade request that sent him to the New Jersey Devils for Dawson Mercer and prospect Alexander Command. Hellebuyck will face the Jets with the Devils on Nov. 10. Meanwhile, Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki returns after a six‑game hand injury, stepping back in after Montreal’s dramatic 5‑4 OT loss to the Utah Mammoth, despite a 5‑0‑1 run without him. The Leafs will host the Habs Saturday night.
The Penguins drop a fourth straight game, losing 6-2 to the Boston Bruins at PPG Paints Arena on November 5. Coach Dan Muse defends struggling defenseman Declan Carlile, who’s been on the ice for a team‑high 19 goals against. Forward Egor Chinakhov, acquired from Columbus last year, has managed just four points in nine games after injuries but shows signs of a comeback. Around the league, the Jets recall former Penguin prospect Brayden Yager, the Rangers waive veteran goalie James Reimer after a rough outing, and the Wild clear defenseman Brock Faber from a fractured skull. Panthers forward Brad Marchand may not return until December despite recent skating.
The Sick Podcast recaps a thrilling 5-4 OT comeback by the Montreal Canadiens, highlighted by captain Nick Suzuki’s three-point return after a month off. The episode also delves into the odd injury saga of forward Ivan Demidov, trade chatter surrounding Evgeni Malkin, and Detroit’s dilemma over Dylan Larkin and Simon Edvinsson. Highlights include Toronto’s interest in Nashville’s Roman Josi, a 6-2 win by the Winnipeg Jets over Vancouver, and Bruins rookie James Hagens stealing the Calder spotlight after a 6-2 victory over Pittsburgh. The hosts discuss the Sharks’ struggles and Brad Marchand’s praise for Patrice Bergeron, offering a roundup of today’s hottest NHL rumors and game results.
Montreal Canadiens news and notes
The history-making defeat to the Winnipeg Jets is not cause for alarm, says Antoine Roussel. [ Journal de Montreal ]
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Trevor Timmins still remembers the first time he saw Carey Price. [ RDS ]
Five early frontrunners for NHL rookie of the year, including Jacob Fowler. [ Sportsnet ]
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Cole Caufield clinches a 5-4 overtime win for the Montreal Canadiens against the Utah Mammoth, scoring just 30 seconds into OT to register his 15th career overtime goal—the fastest in NHL history (384 games vs. Connor McDavid's 559). The win lifts Montreal to 10-3-3 on the season after a recent collapse against the Winnipeg Jets. Utah’s Logan Cooley posted a hat‑trick, but Caufield’s wrist shot past goaltender Sebastian Cossa sealed the victory. Nick Suzuki returns with a goal and two assists, and Jakub Dobes makes 16 saves as the Habs aim to keep momentum heading into their Toronto clash.
The Vancouver Canucks and Winnipeg Jets opened their 2026‑27 campaigns with very different struggles. The Canucks remain winless in the standings but showed a brighter locker‑room vibe, with big‑name scorers like Liam Öhgren and Jacob Quillan contributing, even as they fell to a 6‑2 defeat at Canada Life Centre. Meanwhile, the Jets, fresh off a dramatic comeback win over Montreal, suffered a loss that highlighted their reliance on star forwards Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor after trading away their starting goalie. The game featured key moments such as a quick 14‑second double‑goal by Winnipeg and a questionable line change that left Victor Mancini on the ice, prompting criticism of the Canucks’ defensive decisions.
The Winnipeg Jets rebound with a dominant 6-2 victory over the struggling Vancouver Canucks on Nov. 5, 2026, snapping the Canucks' 14‑loss streak in 15 games and dropping them to a 3‑14‑1 record. Vancouver’s woes are highlighted by injuries to Tom Willander and a healthy scratch for veteran defenseman Luke Schenn, while goaltender Leevi Meriläinen allows 23 of 29 shots. Winnipeg’s scoring surge features Dawson Mercer’s first jet goal, Neal Pionk’s fourth‑period tally, and contributions from Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele and rookie Viggo Björk. Coach Manny Malhotra lambasts his squad’s lack of effort, warning of further attendance declines if the slump continues.
Nick Suzuki returns to the Montreal Canadiens and instantly ignites a 5-4 overtime win over the Utah Mammoth on November 6, 2026. Suzuki records three points, including a breakaway goal, while linemate Cole Caufield scores the OT winner. Arber Xhekaj chips in with a power‑play blast to tie the game and later drops the gloves with Liam O’Brien. Kirby Dach nets his first season goal on the power play, and Utah’s Logan Cooley posts a hat trick. The victory helps the Habs erase the sting of their recent collapse against the Jets.
In a 6-2 defeat to the Winnipeg Jets, the Vancouver Canucks struggled with untimely mistakes and a porous defense. Early penalties on Drew O'Connor and a shorthanded goal by Alex Iafallo set the tone, while Cole Koepke and Dawson Mercer added two more first‑period goals. Liam Öhgren sparked a brief rally, but Winnipeg’s power play—highlighted by Neal Pionk and Mark Scheifele—kept the Canucks down. Goalies Leevi Meriläinen shone for Winnipeg, and despite Elias Pettersson's strong play and Tom Willander’s day‑to‑day status, Vancouver could not recover, falling to a team that had just snapped a nine‑game losing streak.
The Canucks preview tonight’s matchup against the Winnipeg Jets, noting Leevi Meriläinen will take over in goal after Kevin Lankinen’s struggles, while Tom Willander remains a game‑time decision and Luke Schenn likely replaces Victor Mancini on the penalty kill. The Jets, fresh off a dramatic 5‑4 win over Montreal that snapped a nine‑game skid, will start Stuart Skinner, who made 18 saves. The piece also announces a new WHL franchise in Chilliwack for the 2027‑28 season, owned by former Abbotsford Canucks coach Jeremy Colliton and ex‑Canuck Mason Raymond, with Colliton serving as governor, GM and head coach, sparking uncertainty for the BCHL Chiefs.
The Vancouver Canucks (3-13-1) travel to Winnipeg on Nov. 5 for a 5 p.m. PT showdown with the Jets (5-8-3), hoping to snap a 15‑game win drought. Backup goalie Leevi Meriläinen is expected back in net, while Tom Willander remains a scratch after a lower‑body tweak. Vancouver’s offense is sparking—Jake DeBrusk broke a nine‑game drought with two goals, Brock Boeser tallies points in back‑to‑back games, but Marco Rossi is still goalless in 13 outings. Their power play is improving (25.9% conversion), yet the penalty kill sits at 63.2%. Winnipeg rides a dramatic 5‑4 OT win over Montreal, with Kyle Connor netting two power‑play goals and Dylan Samberg scoring the OT winner. The Jets aim for a second win in 11, while the Canucks seek their second win in 15.
The Winnipeg Jets recently risked losing 22‑year‑old forward Brad Lambert by placing him on waivers, letting him clear and return to the AHL for development. The article argues the Philadelphia Flyers face a similar dilemma with defenseman David Jiricek, who has been a healthy scratch for seven straight games after being acquired from Minnesota. Jiricek, a 6‑foot‑4, former 6th‑overall pick, has logged just one assist in 9 games and struggles with skating and defensive play. The piece asks whether the Flyers should keep him on the bench, give him a lineup chance, or expose him to waivers like the Jets did with Lambert.
The Montreal Canadiens (9-3-3) host the Utah Mammoth on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET, counting on captain Nick Suzuki’s early return after a six‑game injury layoff. Suzuki missed a 5‑0‑1 stretch, but the Habs suffered a painful 5‑4 OT loss to the Winnipeg Jets after blowing a 4‑0 lead. With Suzuki back, the lineup also welcomes veteran Kirby Dach, while young prospects Owen Beck and Florian Xhekaj remain scratches. Goalie Jakub Dobes starts his seventh game, and the matchup airs on TSN2 and RDS, with highlights on Sportsnaut after the final whistle.
The Winnipeg Jets delivered a historic comeback on Tuesday, scoring four goals in under four minutes to erase a 0‑3 deficit against the Montreal Canadiens—a new NHL record for the latest four‑goal rally. Dylan Samberg capped the comeback by netting the overtime winner, sealing the victory. The thrilling finish sets the stage for the upcoming GM 17 preview of the Vancouver Canucks vs. Jets.
The Winnipeg Jets, sitting 5-8-3 and ranked 29th in scoring at 2.44 goals per game, break a nine‑game skid with a four‑goal comeback win over Montreal. Seeking more offense, they call up former 1st‑rounder Brayden Yager from the AHL's Manitoba Moose. The 2023, 14th‑overall pick debuted last season, logged one shot in three games, and has tallied seven goals and five assists in just ten AHL outings this year. Kyle Connor leads the club with 13 goals, while Mark Scheifele and Cole Perfetti lag behind. The Jets aim to spark their attack Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks.
Lots of teams scouted the Habs and Jets. The Red Wings sent two to watch the Leafs-Mammoth. The Minnesota Wild feel they've made their best offer for Dylan Larkin.
Lots of teams scouted the Habs and Jets. The Red Wings sent two to watch the Leafs-Mammoth. The Minnesota Wild feel they've made their best offer for Dylan Larkin.
The Montreal Canadiens are reportedly close to trading goaltender Samuel Montembeault. General manager Kent Hughes has been negotiating for weeks, despite Montembeault’s recent minor injury and a 10‑8‑4 record with a 3.43 GAA and .872 save percentage last season. At $3.1 M AAV, he could be packaged in a deal for a top‑six center, with interest from the Nashville Predators (who could pair him with Ryan O’Reilly), the New York Rangers, Anaheim Ducks and Winnipeg Jets. Sources say a move is imminent as Montreal solidifies its Dobes‑Fowler tandem.
The November 5 edition of Deen’s Daily covers three NHL storylines. New Jersey’s Connor Hellebuyck (37) posted a conciliatory Instagram letter ahead of his November 10 return to Winnipeg, sparking predictable fan backlash. Colorado welcomes back former forwards Drury and Colton, plus their previous GM, as the Avalanche set their projected lineup. Meanwhile the San Jose Sharks continue their slide, dropping another game to the Los Angeles Kings. The roundup also notes roster concerns for Montreal, a stalled trade for Detroit’s Dylan Larkin, and a young Panthers forward’s impact against Chicago.
The Sick Podcast’s November 5, 2026 roundup dives into three hot topics: agent Dan Millstein reveals Montreal Canadiens winger Ivan Demidov’s recovery timeline and possible return date; former TSN commentator Dan Robertson joins the crew to dissect the Winnipeg Jets’ miracle comeback over Montreal, while Shaun Starr and Marco D’Amico analyze forward Juraj Slafkovsky’s struggles. The show also rattles trade chatter, asking if the Bruins‑Canadiens rivalry could spark a deal for Detroit’s Dylan Larkin, whether Boston eyes Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson, and if Nikita Kucherov might move from Tampa Bay. Additional banter covers the Tkachuk brothers’ Senators comment and a look at a potential Canucks duo.
The Thursday Flakes roundup kicks off with Nebraska senior‑night volleyball versus Iowa and a preview of Nebraska football games on Illinois TV. Punter Archie Wilson earns Ray Guy Award Punter of the Week, while the Huskers women’s basketball team shares a viral meme. NFL chatter notes the Cardinals may trade QB Jacoby Brissett to the Ravens. In the NBA, Victor Wembanyama drops a historic 52‑point, 24‑rebound, 8‑block performance for the Spurs, and LeBron James says it’s too early to talk Finals after a blistering 76ers start. A surprising Jets comeback over the Canadiens highlights a rare hockey crossover.
Winnipeg Jets forward Brad Lambert, the 2022 30th‑overall pick, clears waivers after none of the 31 other NHL clubs claim him. The 22‑year‑old, who has logged just one assist in 11 games this season and was a healthy scratch in three of the last five, was placed on waivers to make room for a Manitoba Moose call‑up following a 7‑0 loss to the Hurricanes. Lambert, who posted three goals and nine points in 42 NHL games and led the Moose in scoring last year, will now be reassigned to the AHL. His $886,666 cap hit ends his entry‑level deal, and he becomes a restricted free agent next summer.