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.
The Day the Timeline Exploded
Some trades simply adjust the roster.
Others take down...
From Eyes On The Prize
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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Phillip Danault used the Olympic break to give his kids the gift of winter. [ Montreal Gazette ]
Why scratching Zachary Bolduc marks another new phase in the Canadiens rebuild. [ The Athletic ]
How close is the blue-line corps to being contender-ready? [ The Hockey Writers ]
Potential destinations for Patrik Laine. [ The Hockey Writers ]
Kent Hughes and Laine’s agent are actively seeking a solution for the Finnish winger. [ RDS ]
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Noah Dobson scored two fist-pumping goals in his first meeting against his old team, but Matthew Schaefer scored two of his own to erase those, then the Islanders tied the game late with a sixth attacker, which set the table for Canadiens-killer J-G Pageau to score the OT winner in Montreal. The 4-3 win gives […]
From Lighthouse Hockey
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It’s been three weeks, but there won’t be many more off days for the Canadiens before the end of the season arrives.
First period
Martin St-Louis clearly remembers how well Brendan Gallagher, Phillip Danault, and Josh Anderson played in Winnipeg in the previous game because they’re out to start. And they spend their shift in the offensive zone.
It’s the New York Islanders’ fourth line that opens the scoring in the game, however, as an attempted pass from Danault in his own z...
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Game 58: Montreal Canadiens vs. New York Islanders
Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Islanders region: MSGSN Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+
The Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders have taken very different paths to similar places in the standings. The Canadiens sport the NHL’s third-best offence, overcoming the defensive errors they make and their substandard goaltending by scoring enough goals to counter those...
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The chances of a Nazem Kadri trade have gone from slim to inevitable the past few weeks. Not only had he previously acknowledged that he was open to a move, but now he wants to be traded, says insider Darren Dreger . Several teams have been seriously connected to the Calgary Flames ' gritty center. We've heard about clubs like the Montreal Canadiens, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, and Detroit Red Wings that would love to get their hands on Kadri. But now for the first time, hi...
From NHL Trade Rumors
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After having two weeks of incredible to hockey watch where television viewers weren't bombarded by sports betting commercials and digitals advertisements all over the boards, it was back to NHL hockey tonight where if it can be sold, it will be. While the action on the ice will once again make us wish for a third line that boasts Sidney Crosby and Nick Suzuki, the advertising was particularly noticeable this evening after having streamed a vast number of Olympic hockey games where advertising ...
From In the Pressbox
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We’re back! Or rather, they’re back. The Islanders face a compressed post-Olympic schedule, with 24 games to go and re-entering play in third place in the Metro, with several teams nipping at their heels. Things begin tonight vs. the Canadiens in Montreal. Your picks for the First Islanders Goal in three weeks go here. Elsewhere […]
From Lighthouse Hockey
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Game 58: Montreal Canadiens vs. New York Islanders
Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Islanders region: MSGSN Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+
The NHL season was on hiatus for three weeks as the Olympics took place in Milan, so, as you get with television shows that go on break, a “previously on” recap is required. The last time we saw the Montreal Canadiens in action, they were in Winnipeg wrapping up a three-game road...
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With just a week-and-a-half to go before the NHL trade deadline arrives at 3 PM ET on Friday, March 6, there isn’t a lot of game action coming out of the Olympic break to make final evaluations of players. There may have been a roster freeze in place during the international tournament, but all the league’s general managers would have been assessing the options to either improve their rosters for a playoff run or add assets with contention in future seasons in mind.
We’ve already seen a f...
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Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
Jaromir Jagr liked how the players from the Czech Extraliga played, but also expressed particular praise for Juraj Slafkovský. [ Sport.sk ]
Around the League and Elsewhere
Mikko Rantanen will miss time for the Stars after the Olympics. [ TSN ]
Likewise, the Jets will be missing Josh Morrissey. [ TSN ]
Nazem Kadri isn’t looking for an out, but it seems likely that his time in Calgary is coming to an end. [ Sportsnet ]
The Jet...
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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Lane Hutson believes Team USA’s gold medal ranks right at the top of the list of hockey accomplishments by the American men. [ Journal de Montreal ]
Juraj Slafkovský was named to the Olympic All-Star Team, joining Connor McDavid, Macklin Celebrini, Cale Makar, Quinn Hughes, and Connor Hellebuyck. [ NHL.com ]
Hutson won the fastest skater competition at the Habs’ skills showcase. Arber Xhekaj once again had the hardest shot at 107.3 mph, while ...
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The support players and coaches for the Montreal Canadiens are a welcome sign for a league that has had zero out players in its history.
The post Montreal Canadiens would embrace a gay teammate. ‘Everyone would be supportive’ appeared first on Outsports .
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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Oliver Kapanen stayed ready for the possibility of being called upon by Finland, and after playing well on Saturday he earned the praise of Sebastian Aho, and a bronze medal. [ Radio-Canada ]
Juraj Slafkovský was disappointed that he couldn’t help Slovakia win an Olympic medal, but his profile was raised on the international stage, to the point that Finland game-planned around the Habs winger for the Bronze Medal Game. [ La Presse ]
Nick Suzuk...
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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Martin St-Louis says the drills Alex Newhook has participated in over the past few days were designed to test his recovery, and so far the coach is encouraged by what’s he’s seen. [ Journal de Montreal ]
The practice helped the players have some fun with the game before things ramp up for a return to play on February 26. [ Journal de Montreal ]
The players may have been at an outdoor practice yesterday, but their minds were in Milan on the Oly...
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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Nick Suzuki is stepping up for Canada at Milano Cortina 2026. [ TSN ]
Suzuki is no stranger to big moments. [ La Presse ]
Juraj Slafkovsky, the NHL star who loves the Winter Olympic stage. [ Milano Cortina 2026 ]
Slafkovský and Slovak teammates Simon Nemec and Dalibor Dvorský are living out a childhood Olympic dream. [ The Athletic ]
How the Canadiens can clear their bottom-six logjam. [ The Hockey Writers ]
Brendan Gallagher co...
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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Nick Suzuki made his precence known when he scored the biggest goal of his career to help send Team Canada to the semifinals. [ Sportsnet ]
Though Suzuki’s spot has been in question, his versatility makes a strong case for keeping him in the lineup. [ TSN ]
Noah Dobson and his wife are loving life in Montreal. [ Montreal Gazette ]
Juraj Slafkovskýrallied Slovakia with grit and energy after taking a hard hit, keeping Olympic medal dreams a...
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That's Wild
As we go through some of the major takeaways in the first week of men's hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics, a whole lot of people are having their takes. And while most of it is praising Juraj Slafkovsky for being some beast that loves international tournaments, or Team Canada seemi...
From Hockey Wilderness
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Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
Not even playing injured can slow Marie-Philip Poulin down. [ Yahoo Sports | Yahoo Sports ]
Juraj Slafkovský wanted to be the guy for Slovakia, and he most emphatically has been. [ NHL ]
With the preliminary round over, here’s the schedule (so far) for Montreal’s remaining players in action. [ Canadiens ]
Questions for Montreal when the NHL season resumes. [ La Presse | TVA ]
Potential trade targets for the Habs after the Olympics. [...
From Eyes On The Prize
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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Juraj Slafkovský putting in a similar performance versus the best players in the world to what he did in 2022 with no NHL participation is the best indication of how far his game, and his maturity, has come in the last four years, says Marian Gaborik. [ NHL.com ]
Alexandre Carrier reminds people that Lane Hutson is still a second-year player getting used to the rigours of the NHL, so the Olympic break has been good rest for him. [ TVA Sports ]
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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
“It’s sometimes hard to believe he’s only 21.” Mike Matheson praised Juraj Slafkovský’s ability to step up in the biggest moments. [ TVA Sports ]
A loss to Sweden was just as good as a win for Slafkovský and Team Slovakia after he set up a last-minute goal to seal the goal-differential tiebreaker and win Group B. [ RDS | The Athletic ]
Slafkovský is propelling Slovakia to new heights, but does he have enough support to sustain it? [ The Athlet...
From Eyes On The Prize
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The Montreal Canadiens can make a Patrik Laine trade work, but it is going to take a realistic blueprint. Insider Chris Johnston’s view is that at an $8.7 million cap hit, Montreal likely has to retain money, attach value, or do a bit of both to get a deal over the line. The good news for Kent Hughes is the timing helps, because once the Olympic freeze lifts and teams start thinking in cap accrual terms, Laine becomes easier to fit than his full-season number suggests.
How Montre...
From NHL Trade Rumors
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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Canadiens’ Top 25 this century: Ranking the Habs players who stood out, a five-part feature series. Part three covers 11-15. [ Montreal Gazette ]
Which Habs could suit up at the 2030 Winter Olympics? [ The Hockey Writers ]
Juraj Slafkovský has already established himself as an Olympic superstar. [ Daily Faceoff ]
Ivan Demidov sits in the shadow of Matthew Schaefer when it comes to the Calder Trophy. [ RDS ]
The Laval Rocket are looki...
From Eyes On The Prize
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The first day of the men’s hockey tournament underscored the importance of not overlooking any team in the Olympics. Can the Canadians kick off their Olympic Games on the right foot against the Czechs? (10:40 a.m. EST, CBC/CBC Gem) Game Day Quotes Jon Cooper on the process of finding chemistry on his lines ahead of […]
The post Team Canada vs. Team Czechia – Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
From Maple Leafs Hotstove
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The Montreal Canadiens have played well all season and were playing well heading into the Olympic break, but they are still expected to make at least one upgrade before the trade deadline that approaches quickly after the NHL games start back up. With limited cap space, someone is going to have to be moved out if the Canadiens want to get a larger deal done. The most likely candidate is Patrik Laine for a few reasons. Pierre LeBrun said, "I think there's a chance that his contract gets moved i...
From NHL Trade Rumors
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