After a stellar back-to-back in the middle of last week, the Montreal Canadiens went into a weekend set at the Bell Centre with some optimism. It went about as poorly as it possibly could, with losses in regulation to the San Jose Sharks and Anaheim Ducks on consecutive nights. While this setback has yet to hurt them too badly in the standings, they will be looking for answers as they’re about to meet two of their divisional rivals this week.
When they do, they had better do a much better...
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After a (more than) brief hiatus, we’re back with the Stars of the Week! The Habs went 2-2-0 during the second week of March, and sit third in the Atlantic division with a record of 36-20-10.
The second week of March was overall a success for the Montreal Canadiens, even if the week’s beauty was marred by a few blemishes and the Habs only picked up four out of eight possible points. Strong wins against the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators gave the Canadiens momentum going into the ...
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Even despite losing Marie-Philip Poulin to a lower-body injury in the first period, the Montreal Victoire held a 3-0 lead into the third period. The Boston Fleet scored three times in the third period, including the tying goal with 14.8 seconds left before taking the game in overtime where Ella Huber ended the game 1:33 into the extra period.
The afternoon started off right, Marie-Philip Poulin got things going with a deflection off a shot from Nicole Gosling while on the power play. Thin...
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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
“We need to be better,” Cole Caufield stated after a disappointing weekend of results. [ Journal de Montreal ]
Martin St-Louis says they could also stand to be more conservative in some situations: “There are times when we could be more afraid of losing. Especially with the score tied 3-3 at the end of the game.” [ Journal de Montreal ]
The hit that knocked Kirby Dach out of last night’s game. [ Journal de Montreal ]
A commemorative plaqu...
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First period
The passes are just as sloppy as they were last night, which isn’t a good sign early in this one.
Kirby Dach takes a hit he’s not expecting from Jeffrey Viel and takes a few seconds to get back up. Perhaps just winded.
Apparently not as he’s gone to the dressing room. The concussion spotter may have called him in.
Arber Xkehaj goes after Viel, who declines his invitation, and then also turns down Josh Anderson.
The good news is you can’t say the Canadien...
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Game 66: Montreal Canadiens vs. Anaheim Ducks
Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Ducks region: KCOP-13, Victory+ Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+
This could have been a game in which the Montreal Canadiens were seeking some bonus points after four consecutive wins, but their play wasn’t up to the standard last night that they’d shown through the last couple of games, and they lost for a second time this season to the Sa...
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Game 66: Montreal Canadiens vs. Anaheim Ducks
Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Ducks region: KCOP-13, Victory+ Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+
The Montreal Canadiens may have played a better defensive game than they had in San Jose 11 days earlier, but the result was still the same on home ice last night: a regulation loss. The Habs were unfortunate to have an early goal disallowed by a quick whistle and then surrend...
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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Martin St-Louis says the decision to scratch Brendan Gallagher wasn’t an easy one from a personal perspective, but as a coach he says it’s a luxury for a team to have such a decision to make with the lineup choices. [ Journal de Montreal ]
Nick Suzuki is the heavy favourite to win the Selke Trophy. [ The Athletic ]
The Laval Rocket claimed a shootout win over the Syracuse Crunch on Saturday afternoon. [ La Presse ]
Michael Hage scored a g...
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I guess we’re cheering for the Toronto Maple Leafs to beat the Buffalo Sabres tonight. The gap could be two points to first place at the end of the night if that happens.
First period
Mike Matheson tries to start the game with a hit in the neutral zone, and it looked like he caught Igor Chernyshov in the face with his hands. I think Chernyshov was knocked out immediately, as he well to the ice without using his arms to brace himself. He hits his hard on the ice, and appears to ha...
2 days ago
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Game 65: Montreal Canadiens vs. San Jose Sharks
Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT In Canada: CityTV, Sportsnet East (English), TVA Sports (French) In the Sharks region: NBC Sports California Streaming: ESPN+, Sportsnet+
There were public reports leading up to this weekend’s back-to-back that Brendan Gallagher would probably sit out for one of the games. Yesterday it seemed like that would wait until Sunday’s match versus the Anaheim Ducks, but the decision was made to scrat...
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Game 65: Montreal Canadiens vs. San Jose Sharks
Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT In Canada: CityTV, Sportsnet East (English), TVA Sports (French) In the Sharks region: NBC Sports California Streaming: ESPN+, Sportsnet+
It’s rare that a team scores five goals in a game and doesn’t come away with a win. It’s something that has happened just seven times to the Montreal Canadiens since the COVID-shortened season, but two of those losses came last week on the California road tr...
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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Phillip Danault and Martin St-Louis understand the situation Brendan Gallagher is in, going from a player who plays a major role to one who is best suited to a minor one. [ La Presse ]
Danault says his fourth line needs to do better than just one-and-done offensive attacks. [ TVA Sports ]
“So far, this is my place and I want to keep it,” Oliver Kapanen says of his role as second-line centre. [ TVA Sports ]
The Canadiens once again have th...
3 days ago
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On the day of the American Hockey League Trade Deadline, the Montreal Canadiens have made a minor-league trade, acquiring goaltender Hunter Shepard and forward Jake Chiasson from the Ottawa Senators for forward Riley Kidney.
The Canadiens acquire goaltender Hunter Shepard and forward Jake Chiasson from the Ottawa Senators in return for forward Riley Kidney. News release ↓ #GoHabsGo https://t.co/THAzynGOAZ — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) March 13, 2026
Shepard has playe...
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The Montreal Canadiens have signed one of their NCAA prospects to his first professional contact. With his collegiate career at an end, Luke Mittelstadt has agreed to a two-year entry-level deal that will begin next season. He has signed a contract with the Laval Rocket for the remainder of this season.
The Canadiens have agreed to terms on a two-year, entry-level contract (2026-27 to 2027-28) with defenseman Luke Mittelstadt. News release ↓ #GoHabsGo https://t.co/xC5g3LKoy8 — Can...
4 days ago
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Hey there! It’s been a bit, but I promise I’ve got something special for you.
With some elbow grease and help from Game Over Network contributor Jordan Hachey, we have tracked minor penalties and power plays for the entirety of the NHL up to the Olympic break, meaning we have a database with over 10,000 datapoints to work with and learn some stuff.
For this column, we’re going to be looking at league-wide trends, then looking at how much variance there is across the league. We’re not...
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While our podcast starts out with Patrik talking about cycling and the World Championship in Montreal at the end of September, 2026, it really is on one of the most interesting prospects in the Canadiens system, Bryce Pickford, who is our main subject. William Shoukri adds his thoughts to the discussion.
Our talk focuses on his development, performance in Junior hockey, and potential path to the NHL. Pickford has produced exceptional offensive numbers in Medicine Hat, scoring at a high ra...
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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
The Habs’ rebuild is taking shape. [ Montreal Gazette ]
Jacob Fowler takes another step toward his destiny. [ Sportsnet ]
Playing Fowler wasn’t the hard decision. The hard decision is who sits for Alexandre Texier. [ The Athletic ]
Fowler’s success should take nothing away from Jakub Dobes. [ Journal de Montreal ]
Samuel Montembeault isn’t giving up on his future with the CH yet. [ Journal de Montreal ]
The Toronto Maple Leafs t...
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In the midst of a heated battle for positioning in the Atlantic, the Montreal Canadiens completed a back-to-back on Wednesday night by visiting the Ottawa Senators. After falling down 2-1 in the first period, the Habs played well to tie things up in the second, eventually taking the lead in the third. That set up a tense ending to regulation play, as we know that the Habs are prone to giving up late game-tying goals, and that the Senators are a gifted offensive team desperate to make up ground...
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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Lane Hutson just keeps getting better, breaking the NHL record for most assists by a defenseman in his first 150 games. [ Montreal Gazette ]
With Jacob Fowler recalled by the Canadiens, Kaapo Kahkonen is ready to shoulder the goaltending duties for the Laval Rocket. [ Montreal Gazette ]
Tuesday’s win over the Toronto Maple Leafs was Martin St. Louis’s 150th win behind the Habs bench. [ Sportsnet ]
Are the Canadiens in position to push for...
5 days ago
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It is reportedly just an illness for Cole Caufield, and not an injury as the initial concern was. He should be back soon, but he won’t play this important game tonight.
First period
A very calm glove save for Jacob Fowler will start this game off. That will calm some nerves on the bench (and behind it).
On the second shot he gets run into by Dylan Cozens in the crease, and that will put Montreal on the power play.
A blind pass from Nick Suzuki catches three Senators def...
5 days ago
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Game 64: Montreal Canadiens @ Ottawa Senators
Start time: 7:30 PM EDT / 4:30 PM PDT In Canada: Sportsnet (English), RDS (French) Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, Sportsnet+
For the biggest game of the season to this point, the Montreal Canadiens have turned to Jacob Fowler to help them get the four-point swing over the Ottawa Senators. It couldn’t be any clearer that he’s not only the goalie of the future, but the one held in highest regard of the three NHL-calibre netminders in the orga...
5 days ago
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The Montreal Canadiens have recalled goaltender Jacob Fowler from the Laval Rocket ahead of their game against the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday.
Les Canadiens ont rappelé le gardien Jacob Fowler du Rocket de Laval. The Canadiens have recalled goaltender Jacob Fowler from the Laval Rocket. #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/85HHY8lhV5 — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) March 11, 2026
After Jakub Dobeš played against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday, Fowler was recalled to start a...
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When we all saw Cole Caufield doubled over on the Montreal Canadiens’ bench last night, most fans assumed the worst. Initially, it was thought that Caufield was injured in some way, but after the game, Martin St-Louis confirmed that he had just been dealing with an illness. Relieving though that was to hear, it required some line juggling for the coaches during the game, and the Habs managed to hold on to a lead they created in the first period to topple the Toronto Maple Leafs by a score of 3...
6 days ago
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Game 64: Montreal Canadiens @ Ottawa Senators
Start time: 7:30 PM EDT / 4:30 PM PDT In Canada: Sportsnet (English), RDS (French) Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, Sportsnet+
The landscape is shifting rapidly in the Atlantic Division coming out of the Olympics. The Tampa Bay Lightning held a big lead in early February, but have felt the weight of their excessively compressed schedule even sooner than anticipated and have lost six of eight games played since the league resumed. The drop that see...
6 days ago
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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Despite the team’s success, development remains at the forefront for the Laval Rocket. [ La Presse ]
Lane Hutson is changing how defenders read the game. [ The Hockey Writers ]
How different is Hutson when playing on the right side vs. the left side? [ La Presse ]
71 years ago, the Zamboni made its Canadian debut at the Forum. [ NHL.com ]
Yevgeni Volokhin is turning eyes on the VHL. [ Journal de Montreal ]
P.K. Subban’s Canadien...
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