Montreal Canadiens news and notes
The Canadiens are wisely biding their time with Patrik Laine. [ Sportsnet ]
Kaiden Guhle’s bizarre year. [ La Presse ]
The Habs need to find a winger for Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield. [ The Hockey Writers ]
Joe Veleno is making the most of his time with his hometown team. [ Montreal Gazette ]
Around the league and elsewhere
The secrets to the Colorado Avalanche’s dominance. [ ESPN ]
Ondrej Palat has been traded by the ...
First period
I’m not sure why the fans are booing Mitch Marner whenever he touches the puck. Maybe they were just sick of hearing about him after his return to Toronto.
A pretty lazy start from both teams. But at least it’s not a disastrous one like the game versus Buffalo.
One shot for the Habs through six minutes. They could have really asserted themselves with an energetic start, but alas.
Montreal’s best chance comes off an offensive-zone faceoff win by Nick Suzuki. A...
Game 53: Montreal Canadiens vs. Vegas Golden Knights
Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Golden Knights region: Scripps Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+
The five teams covered by six points that rank third to seventh in the Atlantic Division are all set for 7:00 PM puck drops on a busy Tuesday night. The gap among the group could be even smaller depending on how the results play out.
With that being the situation, t...
Game 53: Montreal Canadiens vs. Vegas Golden Knights
Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Golden Knights region: Scripps Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+
The Vegas Golden Knights posed no challenge to the Ottawa Senators on Sunday, only managing to save themselves the embarrassment of being shut out in a blowout loss with a late goal from newcomer Rasmus Andersson to makes the score 7-1. It was the Golden Knights’ third loss i...
Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
Phillip Danault is enjoying the things that make this version of the Habs different from the team he played with the first time around. [ Montreal Gazette ]
Nick Suzuki believes that the Habs accept their teammates as they are, and that would translate to accepting a gay teammate or opponent. [ TVA Sports ]
Sam Montembeault is not alone when it comes to the Habs struggles. [ The Athletic | La Presse | Radio-Canada ]
The recent struggles h...
What are the best bets for the upcoming Vegas Golden Knights versus Montreal Canadiens game at Bell Centre, on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. ET? We have suggestions for you in this article.
Best Golden Knights vs. Canadiens Prop Bets
Player & Team
Odds to Score a Goal
Goals & Games Played
Jack Eichel, Golden Knights
+160
19 G in 44 GP
Cole Caufield, Canadiens
+160
29 G in 52 GP
Mark Stone, Golden Knights
+175
20 G in 35 GP
Pavel Dorofeyev, G...
The New York Rangers are ready to shake things up and are reportedly willing to consider offers for Alexis Lafreniere. The latest link has the Montreal Canadiens being floated as a potential trade destination for the former first overall pick. Sportsnet’s Ron MacLean floated the idea because of Lafreniere’s connection to Canadiens executive Jeff Gorton, who drafted him first overall in 2020, and Elliotte Friedman has also suggested the New York Rangers could at least discuss what a move might ...
With Alexander Zharovsky’s rise in the KHL, I reached out to an old friend and colleague, Ivan Letyagin, to get his input on the Montreal Canadiens prospect’s situation.
“Zharovsky is a very talented player, playing now in my homeland city in Ufa,” Letyagin begins. “His talent and potential are so huge that I would say that there have not been any such hockey players in Russia for a long time.”
There is a slight pause before Letyagin moves on to try to compare him to other top talent...
Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Jordan Kyrou or Robert Thomas could be deadline acquisitions who fit the Canadiens’ long-term vision. [ RDS ]
Juraj Slafkovský says he and Ivan Demidov are discussing the minute details of the game trying to get better together the same way Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield have over the years. [ TVA Sports ]
Goaltending and the penalty kill are threatening to derail Montreal’s season. [ La Presse ]
Cole Caufield and Lane Hutson have been amo...
Dougie Hamilton has been near the top of every NHL trade board in recent weeks, after the team's intention to move on from his $9 million cap hit was made clear. However, last week's injury to top d-man Luke Hughes, landing him on LTIR, has brought a significant development to Hamilton's situation. Elliotte Friedman revealed on Hockey Night in Canada that trade talks for Hamilton have come to almost a screeching halt. (Hughes) is going to be out for a little bit. And what tha...
In an entertaining, back-and-forth game at TD Garden, one that featured a Montreal hat trick and about 493 power play goals, the game-winning goal almost didn’t happen at all. Morgan Geekie’s second goal of the game with just under six minutes to go in the third period gave the Bruins lead they wouldn’t relinquish, with […]
Montreal Canadiens news and notes
“I’ve always wanted to be successful. I’m always striving for perfection,” Juraj Slafkovský explains. The success he’s chasing is a career like compatriot Marian Hossa enjoyed. [ TVA Sports ]
Slafkovský has loved every minute he’s spent in Montreal and doesn’t understand why it is an unpopular destination for free agents. [ TVA Sports ]
Jake Evans said the penalty kill cost the Canadiens the game in Boston, and admits that he was a big part of...
It’s cute seeing the Sportsnet panel covering the Montreal Canadiens on a day they have to because the Toronto Maple Leafs aren’t playing.
First period
Close checking and a high pace to begin this game. There isn’t a lot of room to work out there right now, but Montreal isn’t panicking under the pressure.
Samuel Montembeault leaves a giant rebound on the first shot he faces over five minutes in, but recovers in time to stop a second one.
Like it did in the last game bet...
Game 52: Montreal Canadiens @ Boston Bruins
Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In the Canadiens region: CBC, Sportsnet E/O/P/1, Omni (English), TVA Sports (French) In the Bruins region: NESN Streaming: CBC Gem, ESPN+, Sportsnet+
For the first time since December 17, the Montreal Canadiens are no longer a seeded team in the Atlantic Division. With a win this afternoon, the Buffalo Sabres have moved into the third spot, and what was a threat from Buffalo to overtake the Canadiens w...
Welcome to Saturday night hockey, folks! It’s 5º F in Boston, there’s a giant snowstorm coming, there’s an AFC Championship Game involving the Patriots tomorrow…everything is happening! If nothing else, it’s a nice night to stay in and watch a hockey game. Hopefully the Bruins put forth a better effort than last time they hosted […]
Game 52: Montreal Canadiens @ Boston Bruins
Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In the Canadiens region: CBC, Sportsnet E/O/P/1, Omni (English), TVA Sports (French) In the Bruins region: NESN Streaming: CBC Gem, ESPN+, Sportsnet+
The Atlantic Division standings no longer feature a group of three teams at the top with a gap to the wild-card race. The Buffalo Sabres reeled in the Montreal Canadiens with two wins in eight days, and those results have also allowed the other chase...
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Best bets tips for the upcoming Boston Bruins versus Montreal Canadiens matchup at TD Garden are available for you below, prior to the 7 p.m. ET opening faceoff on Saturday.
Best Bruins vs. Canadiens Prop Bets
Player & Team
Odds to Score a Goal
Goals & Games Played
David Pastrnak, Bruins
+120
21 G in 46 GP
Cole Caufield, Canadiens
+155
26 G in 51 GP
Morgan Geekie, Bruins
+195
26 G in 50 GP
Nick Suzuki, Canadiens
+200
16 G in 51 GP
...
The NHL has nine games on its Saturday schedule — see below for anytime goal-scorer odds from around the league.
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Today’s Top Anytime Goal Odds
David Pastrnak (Bruins) +120 to score
Bruins vs. Canadiens
Game Time: 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 24
Pastrnak’s stats: 21 goals in 46 games
Kirill Kaprizov (Wild) +120 to score
Wild vs. Panthers
Game Time: 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 24
Kaprizov’s stats: 27 goals in 52 games
Kyle Connor (Jets) +...
Marie-Philip Poulin and Ann-Renée Desbiens saved the day again on Wednesday, but is the team lacking an identity beyond their superstars?
Game 51: Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres
Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Sabres region: MSG Buffalo Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+
The Montreal Canadiens’ lead over the Buffalo Sabres was reduced to three when the Sabres won a head-to-head game a week ago. However, the Canadiens have recovered with a couple of wins since, gaining ground to hold a four-point edge despite Buffalo playing three games since last Thurs...
At 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, it’ll be the Montreal Canadiens versus the Buffalo Sabres at Bell Centre — with best bets tips in this article if you’re looking for an edge.
Best Canadiens vs. Sabres Prop Bets
Player & Team
Odds to Score a Goal
Goals & Games Played
Cole Caufield, Canadiens
+150
25 G in 50 GP
Tage Thompson, Sabres
+170
26 G in 49 GP
Nick Suzuki, Canadiens
+180
15 G in 50 GP
Juraj Slafkovsky, Canadiens
+230
19 G in 50 GP
...
After wrapping up a three-game road trip, the Montreal Canadiens were back at the Bell Centre to host one of the top teams in the league, the Minnesota Wild. With the visitors playing the second half of a back-to-back, the Habs were in full control of the game at five-on-five, and ultimately took a 4-3 win in regulation thanks to a thrilling Cole Caufield goal with 15 seconds left on the clock. It was a thrilling way for the home crowd to celebrate a win, notwithstanding the strange nature of ...
First period
The crowd picks up where it left of at the end of the last homestand, with a loud “Go Habs Go!” chant.
Each line played its first shift in Minnesota’s zone. Ivan Demidov worked himself into the best chance of the opening minutes, but passed off from a prime scoring area. He needs to be a little more selfish.
It looks like Montreal’s legs work again.
Kirill Kaprizov passes the puck from behind Montreal’s net right to Juraj Slafkovský, and he sends his linemate...
Game 50: Montreal Canadiens vs. Minnesota Wild
Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Wild region: FanDuel Sports Network North/Wisconsin Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+
Over two months since he sustained a broken foot while blocking a shot, Kirby Dach will play his 16th game of the season tonight when the Montreal Canadiens host the Minnesota Wild. He will join Nick Suzuki’s line opposite Cole Caufield, reuniting a trio that h...