Get ready to start your day with the latest and hottest Montreal Canadiens news, plus NHL trade and free agent rumors from around the hockey world! Here are your Sick Podcast Puck links: Sick Links: The Montreal Canadiens beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 behind two goals and an assist from Jake Evans and 20 saves […]
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The Canadiens clinch a win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct. 23, pulling out a two‑goal lead without captain Nick Suzuki, who is sidelined for 2‑4 weeks with an upper‑body injury. Jake Evans scores twice, earning his first point of the year, while Kaiden Guhle delivers a breakout performance and Owen Beck records his season‑opening point. With Suzuki out, the team looks to Kirby Dach, Oliver Kapanen and Alex Newhook to step up. In the AHL, prospect Luke Mittelstadt leads the league with 15 points in eight games, and defenceman Reilly Walsh ranks third among AHL blueliners. The piece also notes the Devils’ blockbuster trade for goalie Connor Hellebuyck and a high‑scoring shootout loss by the Hurricanes.
Jake Evans scored twice, including a short-handed goal, as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 Friday at the United Center.
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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Arber Xhekaj admires the way Alexandre Carrier approaches playing defence. [ Montreal Gazette ]
Carrier is looking forward to his first outdoor game. [ NHL.com ]
Doug Jarvis is a big fan of Nick Suzuki, and knows it was tough for him to sit with an injury and lose his ironman streak. [ NHL.com ]
Players talk about their excitement to play in the Heritage Classic. [NHL.com | Jake Evans | Mario Ferraro ]
Alexis Cournoyer says he’s livi...
The Montreal Canadiens dismantle the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Oct. 24 at the United Center after a five‑day layoff. Connor Bedard puts Chicago on the board just five minutes in, but a late‑first‑period turnover by Ryan Greene leads to a Kirby Dach‑to‑Jake Evans pass that sparks Montreal’s offensive surge. The Canadiens pile on three unanswered goals to seal the win, leaving the Blackhawks struggling to regain momentum.
The Chicago Blackhawks fall 4-1 to the Montreal Canadiens at the United Center, extending their slump to seven losses in ten games (3-7-0). Connor Bedard scores early, but the Hawks cannot generate offense as Jacob Fowler stops 20 of 21 shots. Montreal answers with four unanswered goals — Jake Evans (2), Kaiden Guhle and Mike Matheson — including a shorthanded strike that gives the visitors the lead. Missed power‑play chances and a lackluster third period seal Chicago’s fate. The loss drops the Canadiens to 5-3-2 and highlights the Hawks’ offensive drought, with only 12 shots on goal in the final 45 minutes. Key names: Bedard, Patrick Kane, Jordan Greenway for Chicago; Evans, Guhle, Matheson for Montreal.
The Chicago Blackhawks returned from their five-day break wanting to change their fortunes. But it was not to be, as they succumbed to yet another loss.
The Chicago Blackhawks returned from their five-day break wanting to change their fortunes. But it was not to be, as they succumbed to yet another loss.
Jake Evans scored two goals and set up another as the Montreal Canadiens kicked off their four-game road trip with a 4-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. This was the first time the Montreal Canadiens didn’t have their captain Nick Suzuki in their lineup since before the team acquired him – along with forward Tomas […]
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Jake Evans scored two goals and set up another as the Montreal Canadiens kicked off their four-game road trip with a 4-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. This was the first time the Montreal Canadiens didn’t have their captain Nick Suzuki in their lineup since before the team acquired him – along with forward Tomas […]
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First period
The Blackhawks have brought some energy to the start and the Canadiens are having issues getting the puck past the red line.
Montreal gets its first shot after a great defensive play by Oliver Kapanen to intercept a pass in the Habs’ zone, leading to Cole Caufield earning an offensive-zone faceoff at the other end. If he continues to do that he may hold this top-line spot for a bit.
Lane Hutson is playing a little more conservatively I’ve noticed on his first coup...
The Canadiens earn a morale‑boosting 4‑1 win over the Blackhawks on Oct. 24, 2026, despite missing captain Nick Suzuki. Coach Martin St‑Louis reshuffles the defense, and rookie Owen Beck sparks a fourth‑line surge that leads to Jake Evans’ first two goals of the season – including a shorthared tally – giving him a three‑point night. Jacob Fowler shines in net, stopping 20 of 21 shots, while the penalty kill neutralizes five Chicago power plays. The depth effort and disciplined finish set Montreal up for their next challenge, the Heritage Classic against the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday at 7 p.m. ET.
The pre‑game thread for the Canadiens vs. Blackhawks on Oct. 23, 2026 lists start time (8:00 PM EDT/5:00 PM PDT) and broadcast options—TSN2/RDS in Montreal, CHSN in Chicago, NHL Network in the U.S., and streaming via TSN+ or RDS. With Nick Suzuki sidelined, head coach Martin St‑Louis sticks to the lineup that’s sparked chemistry over the past nine games, while rookie Oliver Kapanen moves up from the fourth line. The post also provides quick links for live scores and watch guides.
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The Montreal Canadiens have confirmed that defenseman Mike Matheson will be returning to the lineup for Friday night’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks (8:00 pm ET) in Chicago. Mike Matheson – who has missed the last four games with a lower-body injury – will take rookie defenseman Adam Engstrom’s spot in the lineup. Matheson has […]
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The Montreal Canadiens have confirmed that defenseman Matheson will be returning to the lineup for Friday night’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks at 8:00 pm ET. He will be taking rookie defenseman Adam Engstrom’s spot in the lineup. Mike Matheson has missed the last four games with a lower-body injury. In five games during […]
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The Edmonton Oilers lose starter Devon Levi to an undisclosed injury just before Saturday’s showdown with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Coach Mike Babcock announces Levi missed Friday’s practice, and Tristan Jarry will start, with a backup likely called up (rumored to be Matt Tomkins). The timing is grim for an Oilers squad that’s won eight of nine games, sits first in the Pacific with 17 points, and sees Connor McDavid break Wayne Gretzky’s franchise record with 31 points in the first ten games. Fans are visibly upset as the team’s injury list grows.
After a five‑day break, the Chicago Blackhawks (3‑6‑0) host the Montreal Canadiens (4‑3‑2) Friday at 7 p.m. CT. Both teams come off recent overtime drama, but Montreal will be shorthanded without injured forwards Nick Suzuki and Ivan Demidov, while Chicago loses defenseman Bowen Byram to an upper‑body injury. Projected lineups feature Connor Bedard centering a line with Roman Kantserov and Patrick Kane, and Spencer Knight starting in net against Canadiens rookie goaltender Jacob Fowler. The Hawks aim to snap a winless stretch and stay above .500 during their seven‑game homestand, while the Habs try to leverage their overtime success. The rematch is the first of two Original Six clashes this season, with a return meeting set for Jan. 4 in Montreal.
After the Connor Hellebuyck trade, Detroit eyes Dylan Larkin as its next trade chip, but his request‑driven list still omits the Montreal Canadiens—at least for now. TSN insider Pierre LeBrun says the Red Wings are scouting Montreal in case Larkin revisits his “no Canadian teams” stance, noting the Habs’ aggressive package history with players like Matthew Knies and Kirill Marchenko. Larkin’s agent Pat Brisson is pressuring Detroit to move the deal quickly, while recent Bell Centre chants of “We Want Larkin” have sparked hope among Habs fans that the young captain might reconsider a move to Montreal.
Blackhawks D Bowen Byram skated on his own Friday morning but remains day-to-day with an upper-body injury and will miss tonight's game vs. Montreal.
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The Chicago Blackhawks return from a five‑day layoff to host the Montreal Canadiens on Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. CT. Montreal sits a 4‑3‑2, 10‑point start that leaves them 11th in the tough Eastern Conference with a –4 goal differential. The preview breaks down the teams' recent form, key players to watch and how the Blackhawks can exploit the Canadiens' early struggles. It also highlights the cultural rivalry of French‑Canadian roots versus Chicago’s legacy.
With captain Nick Suzuki out for 2‑4 weeks due to an upper‑body injury, five Montreal Canadiens are thrust into the spotlight. Alex Newhook anchors the surprisingly productive second line alongside veterans Chris Kreider and Josh Anderson, but must prove his defensive reliability. Kirby Dach, currently a fourth‑line winger, could be shuffled back to centre if the top‑line chemistry with Oliver Kapanen, Juraj Slafkovsky and Cole Caufield falters. Rookie centre Oliver Kapanen steps onto Suzuki’s top‑line role, hoping his scoring touch mirrors his rookie season with Ivan Demidov. Meanwhile, elite wingers Caufield and Slafkovsky, both high‑paid, shoulder the offensive burden, having recently combined for a 5‑4 OT loss to the Sharks. The piece previews how these players will keep the Habs afloat during Suzuki’s absence.
The Montreal Canadiens are actively scouting the trade market for a true second‑line center to back captain Nick Suzuki, but options are scarce. Detroit’s Dylan Larkin is the only established candidate, yet his contract gives him full control over destination and he’s ruled out Montreal. With Suzuki nursing an upper‑body injury and several forwards and a goalie sidelined, the Habs sit 4‑3‑1 overall and may have to wait out the thin market. No concrete talks have surfaced, and any move remains speculative as General Manager Kent Hughes prioritizes genuine center depth over general scoring help.
How to watch Blackhawks vs. Canadiens at the United Center: puck drop at 7:00 p.m. CT on NHL Network and CHSN, plus ESPN+ out of market.
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The Montreal Canadiens (4‑3‑2) head to Chicago on Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. ET without captain Nick Suzuki for the first time in 546 games. Suzuki misses two to four weeks after an upper‑body injury blocking a shot against San Jose, leaving rookie Oliver Kapanen to inherit the top‑line centre role. Coach David Quinn also shuffles the roster: Owen Beck returns to the fourth line, Mike Matheson replaces Adam Engstrom on defence, and rookie netminder Jacob Fowler starts in goal. With the Habs’ discipline and special‑teams play under scrutiny, they face a Blackhawks squad led by first‑time captain Connor Bedard. The matchup airs on TSN2 and RDS.