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Montreal Canadiens send Owen Beck, David Reinbacher back to Laval
The Montreal Canadiens have sent forward Owen Beck and defender David Reinbacher back to the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League, the team announced on Wednesday. Les Canadiens ont cédé l'attaquant Owen Beck et le défenseur David Reinbacher au Rocket de Laval. The Canadiens have loaned forward Owen Beck and defenseman David Reinbacher to the Laval Rocket. #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/q9Rf9CWQo5 — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) October 21, 2026 Both players did not p...
Wednesday Habs Headlines: Arber Xhekaj keeps it simpler but better
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Arber Xhekaj is gaining the coaches’ trust. [ Montreal Gazette | RDS | Journal de Montreal ] Luke Mittelstadt is providing an early-season liftoff for the Laval Rocket. [ Montreal Gazette ] The Heritage Classic has Lane Hutson feeling like a kid again. [ NHLPA ] Montreal is doing much better this year at five-on-five. [ Journal de Montreal ] “It’s a question of attitude,” says Daniel Jacob about the smooth integration of the Rocket’s...
Canadiens vs. Sharks Top Six Minutes: The Habs do everything in their power to give away a win
First period A quick chance in the opening seconds, then Kaiden Guhle takes a nice pass around the body of a defender from Alexander Texier and walks in for a shot from 25 feet that Alex Nedeljkovic stops. The puck gets sent to the front of the net where Alexandre Texier is waiting for the tip. It gets stuck under Nedeljkovic’s pad beside his foot before being whacked in, but the officials deem that being covered on the video review. Hutson moves down the wall and sends a pass...
Canadiens vs. Sharks: Game thread, lines, and how to watch
How to watch Game 9: Montreal Canadiens vs. San Jose Sharks Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Sharks region: NBC Sports California Streaming: TSN+, RDS There was a long stretch in the mid-to-late 2010s when the Canadiens were unable to beat the San Jose Sharks. The end of San Jose’s competitive window opened up the chance for the Habs to take a few decisions, but last year the Sharks returned to their winning...
Canadiens vs. Sharks: Game preview, start time, Tale of the Tape, and how to watch
How to watch Game 9: Montreal Canadiens vs. San Jose Sharks Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Sharks region: NBC Sports California Streaming: TSN+, RDS There was no sophomore slump for Macklin Celebrini in 2025-26. After finishing third in Calder Trophy voting in his rookie year, he put himself in the Hart Trophy conversation with a 115-point campaign, finishing fourth in the voting for the MPV award and behi...
Tuesday Habs Headlines: Learning to seal the deal
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Cole Caufield says there’s “no reason to get frustrated” over the small mental errors that have been showing so far this season. [ TSN ] The Canadiens are still learning to protect leads against opponents who are tougher to hold off right now, so closing out games is becoming a priority. [ Montreal Gazette ] The Canadiens still have to learn how to hold a lead, but Martin St. Louis and his players continue to find the positives. [ Journal de M...
Bottom Six Minutes: Mr. Saturday Night strikes again
We saw a lot of the usual from the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. They played the Buffalo Sabres, a team that we’ve grown to know quite well since last season. They jumped out to a two-goal lead, looking very in control of the game in the process. They blew that two goal lead, and ultimately had to tempt fate by finding themselves in three-on-three overtime yet again this season. It felt like this might be another squandering of at least a point. But it was a Saturday night, and th...
Monday Habs Headlines: Zachary Bolduc earns an increased role
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Zachary Bolduc is rising up to take the roles that had been originally assigned to Chris Kreider. [ La Presse ] The penalty kill has done a better job protecting the front of the net, and that’s a major reason for its recent success. [ Journal de Montreal ] From a team that got outplayed but outscored its metrics a season ago, the Canadiens are currently a team playing a better game but scoring fewer goals. [ Radio-Canada ] Around the l...
Sunday Habs Headlines: The great goalie debate
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Jakub Dobeš is has entered the starting goaltender debate, just like all those who came before him. [ Journal de Montreal ] Dobeš’s early-season struggles have reopened the goalie conundrum we’d hoped had finally come to an end. [ Journal de Montreal ] Is it time to bring in Carey Price to help Dobeš deal with the new expectations placed on him and get his game back on track? [ Journal de Montreal ] Dobeš needs to stop running around his ...
Canadiens vs. Sabres Top Six Minutes: Cole Caufield comes through on Saturday night
First period The Canadiens have some pace early, putting pressure on Buffalo’s defence. The Sabres have the first two shots, but neither one troubled Jacob Fowler. Nick Suzuki throws three hits on a shift that began with the puck in his zone and ends up setting Cole Caufield up for a open look on Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who watches the slapshot go just wide. David Reinbacher lays a puck up the boards in the offensive zone, and has to get back on defence, but on the wrong si...
Canadiens vs. Sabres: Game thread, lines, and how to watch
How to watch Game 8: Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT In Canada: Sportsnet East (English), TVA Sports (French) In the United States: NHL Network In the Sabres region: MSG Buffalo Streaming: Sportsnet+, TVA Sports+ The Canadiens believe they deserve better than a .500 record to start the season, but there is still plenty of time to accumulate points before they’re tallied at the end of the 84-game campaign. If they keep playing lik...
Rocket @ Senators recap & highlights: Mittelstadt and Mešár lead comeback
The Laval Rocket overcame a 4-0 deficit to defeat the Belleville Senators 5-4 in overtime on Friday night. The road win was their fourth straight win after starting the season with a loss. The Rocket played their first game without David Reinbacher and Owen Beck, who were both recalled to Montreal over the last week. Filip Mešár took Beck’s spot on the second line while Max Szuber will take Reinbacher’s spot on the top pairing with Mittelstadt. Owen Protz drew back into the lineup on defe...
Canadiens vs. Sabres: Game preview, start time, Tale of the Tape, and how to watch
How to watch Game 8: Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT In Canada: Sportsnet East (English), TVA Sports (French) In the United States: NHL Network In the Sabres region: MSG Buffalo Streaming: Sportsnet+, TVA Sports+ It was another stellar defensive performance from the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night, holding the Washington Capitals to 1.78 expected goals at five-on-five. The team has now put four games together in a row allow...
Saturday Habs Headlines: A plea for more discipline
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Martin St-Louis says that while the Canadiens should be drawing more penalties than they take given their possession metrics, they aren’t helping themselves with the type of penalties they’re getting called for. [ La Presse ] Things have otherwise been going promisingly well for the Habs. [ Sportsnet ] Getting the top line going is the key to turning good process into wins. [ La Presse ] Patrice Bergeron praises the 200-foot game of Nick ...
Bottom Six Minutes: Are we worried about Jakub Dobeš?
Seven games into the 2026-27 season, the Montreal Canadiens are on pace for 82 points in the standings. Luckily it is an 84-game season, so they have a very long road on which to change that projection, but it should suffice to say that this wasn’t the start many had envisioned for the club. You don’t make rash lineup decisions just seven games into a season, but it is enough of a sample to start wondering about where you’re weak, and where you can improve to ensure that you’re back in the dan...
Remember When … Jake Evans’s first playoff goal turned ugly
The Montreal Canadiens have never been accused of being a boring franchise. This series is a look back at the moments that made you throw your hands up, lose your mind, ugly cry, hold your breath, scratch your head, and cheer so loudly you scared the dog…sometimes all at once. If you were there the first time around, you know. If you weren’t, hop in the DeLorean cause we’re going back in time. 57 Seconds It was June 2, 2021, Game 1 of the second round against the Winnipeg Jets, and t...
Friday Habs Headlines: Elusive consistency
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Jakub Dobes is fighting for the starter’s crease after another frustrating loss. [ Sportsnet | Daily Faceoff | The Athletic ] It might be time for the Habs to roll with Jacob Fowler. [ Montreal Gazette | La Presse ] The better Josh Anderson performs, the more attractive unrestricted free agency starts to look? [ RDS | Journal de Montreal ] Ivan Demidov has been ticketed for speeding twice and is now in danger of losing his probationary li...
Thursday Habs Headlines: Healthy Kaiden Guhle goes beast mode
Montreal Canadiens news and notes When Kaiden Guhle is healthy and can consistently play hard, he’s proving he can be a real “beast.” [ Sportsnet ] Habs fans have expressed their interest in Dylan Larkin joining their team but the feeling isn’t mutual. [ TSN ] With issues piling up on the blueline, David Reinbacher was recalled from the Laval Rocket on Wednesday. [ Sportsnet ] Speed demon, Ivan Demidov, could be at risk of losing his probationary license. [ Journal de Mon...
Canadiens @ Capitals Top Six Minutes: Habs don’t get rewarded for their best game of the season
First period A bit of early jump from the Capitals with a couple of shots on goal, but nothing Jakub Dobeš can’t handle. Cole Caufield just misses a cross-zone one-timer that would have been a goal had it connected. Pressure from Alex Newhook and and Chris Kreider leads to a panicked flub on a clear by Jordan Kyrou. Newhook collects the puck behind the net and finds Josh Anderson in front of the net. Anderson takes a second to make sure he has an open spot and fires it in for ...
Canadiens @ Capitals: Game thread, lines, and how to watch
How to watch Game 7: Montreal Canadiens @ Washington Capitals Start time: 7:30 PM EDT / 4:30 PM PDT In the Capitals region: MNMT Streaming: Prime Video (Canada), ESPN+ (USA) The Montreal Canadiens are back on the road after completing a four-game homestand. They will play the first of three games this year versus the revamped Washington Capitals, seeking a third consecutive win. It’s a deeper roster the Capitals boast, with quality throughout the forward lines thanks ...
Montreal Canadiens recall David Reinbacher
The Montreal Canadiens have recalled defender David Reinbacher from the Laval Rocket ahead of their game against the Washington Capitals on Wednesday. Les Canadiens ont rappelé le défenseur David Reinbacher du Rocket de Laval. The Canadiens have recalled defenseman David Reinbacher from the Laval Rocket. #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/pwj98V3VDq — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) October 14, 2026 The team is down to six defenders with the injury to Mike Matheson, and recalling...
Bottom Six Minutes: The Habs, and the worst lead in hockey
Wrapping up an early-season, four-game home stand on Tuesday night, the Montreal Canadiens were on Bell Centre ice to host the Buffalo Sabres for the first time since last year’s playoff series. After surrendering an early goal, they scored three unanswered to take a two-goal lead. Everything was pointing towards a regulation win, right before a quick flight to Washington to complete their back-to-back. But you know what they say; a two-goal lead is the worst lead in hockey, and that rang...
Canadiens @ Capitals: Game preview, start time, Tale of the Tape, and how to watch
How to watch Game 7: Montreal Canadiens @ Washington Capitals Start time: 7:30 PM EDT / 4:30 PM PDT In the Capitals region: MNMT Streaming: Prime Video (Canada), ESPN+ (USA) The Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals have gone into the 2026-27 season with the same belief: their path to a Stanley Cup runs through the Carolina Hurricanes. The Canadiens largely stuck to their plan of drafting and developing from within, not wanting to sacrifice their future for short-term...
Wednesday Habs Headlines: A Franco connection
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Zachary Bolduc embraces a role on the French-speaking Les Trois Boys line. [ Montreal Gazette ] Kaiden Guhle’s responsibilities grow with Mike Matheson’s absence. [ Radio-Canada ] Depth is serving the Habs well. [ Journal de Montreal ] Around the league and elsewhere Connor Hellebuyck must be growing impatient. [ La Presse ] Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Poehling is expected to miss between 6-to-8 weeks with an MCL sprain. [ TS...
Canadiens vs. Sabres Top Six Minutes: Montreal recovers for a shootout win
First period Nick Suzuki gets the game’s first scoring chance as the puck slides over to him on the wing. He lines up a shot for the top corner, but it catches on Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s jersey and deflects over the net. Buffalo’s first scoring chance comes a few seconds after an Adam Engström turnover in his own zone, with a second error coming as the point shot deflects in off his at the side of the net to give the Sabres an early lead. A shift can’t get much worse than that. ...
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