Now losers of five straight, four of which have come in regulation, the Montreal Canadiens are reeling. With one more game at the Bell Centre before they embark on a tough road swing through the western United States, this streak could become interminable if they can’t figure out a way to get some key saves here and there.
For the second time just during this losing streak, the Habs had to yank their starting goaltender. Also for the second time during said streak, it didn’t help.
Ja...
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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
This is Joshua Roy’s great opportunity. [ La Presse ]
Zack Bolduc’s top-line opportunity comes two years after Juraj Slafkovský maximized his. [ The Athletic ]
Bolduc is holding fast to junior coach Patrick Roy’s words as he navigates the ups and downs of the season. [ Journal de Montreal ]
Noah Dobson has transformed the Habs defence. [ The Hockey Writers ]
Three members of the Canadiens who need to step up amid a tough stretch for ...
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First period
The game isn’t off to the greatest start as Juraj Slafkovský was called for an errant high stick in the neutral zone. At least it’s only two minutes.
Or two seconds, as the case actually was. Alexander Ovechkin fires a shot off a faceoff win and opens the scoring.
Nick Suzuki gets laid out as he tries to get back on defence with the puck nowhere close to him. Neither official calls it.
About 10 seconds later, Mike Matheson is called for tripping.
Montrea...
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Game 20: Montreal Canadiens vs. Washington Capitals
Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Capitals regions: MNMT Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+
Montreal may be missing three forwards who would usually play in the top nine and a top-four defenceman, but the club has managed to play some of its best hockey of the season in recent games with those four first-round selections out injured. They have finally given up on trying to c...
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When the Washington Capitals meet the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, is Ryan Leonard likely to light the lamp? Stats and info to help you make the best call are provided in this article, so take a look before the game starts at 7:00 PM ET.
Ryan Leonard Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Canadiens
Anytime Goal Odds: +425 (Bet $10 to win $42.50 if he scores a goal)
Leonard Goals Betting Stats
Through 20 games, Leonard has picked up 10 points, with one multi-point game.
Leonard has scored i...
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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Pascal Vincent says Jared Davidson needs some space to get his potent shot off, but work this off-season on his acceleration is helping him find that space this year. [ Radio-Canada ]
Nick Suzuki says the players are pressing too hard to score goals now, a difference from when the offence was flowing freely to begin the season. [ Journal de Montreal ]
In the defensive zone, Martin St-Louis says the Habs need to work harder to tie up sticks and...
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On Saturday at 7 p.m. ET, the Montreal Canadiens will face the Boston Bruins at Bell Centre, and we have best bets suggestions below if you want to make a wager.
Best Canadiens vs. Bruins Prop Bets
Player & Team
Odds to Score a Goal
Goals & Games Played
David Pastrnak, Bruins
+130
11 G in 19 GP
Cole Caufield, Canadiens
+140
12 G in 17 GP
Morgan Geekie, Bruins
+180
12 G in 19 GP
Nick Suzuki, Canadiens
+180
4 G in 17 GP
Juraj Slaf...
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The Montreal Canadiens recalled forward Jared Davidson from the Laval Rocket, the team announced on Friday.
Les Canadiens ont rappelé l’attaquant Jared Davidson du Rocket de Laval. The Canadiens have recalled forward Jared Davidson from the Laval Rocket. #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/EwB6PCG6NX — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) November 14, 2025
The team also announced that Alex Newhook will miss four months with a fractured ankle, having underwent surgery on Friday. They al...
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For the first time ever, I needed to get a guest on the Bottom Six Minutes to keep me from launching into a nonsensical rant following the Montreal Canadiens’ game last night. My friend and colleague Pat Bexell hopped on the podcast to discuss the 7-0 drubbing the Dallas Stars handed the Habs on home ice, and what this team needs to do to right the ship before this losing streak gets any longer.
They started the game looking like they had figured out what ailed them against the Kings, and...
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A slow start has rival clubs checking on the Buffalo Sabres ’ franchise scorer. Multiple reports say two teams, the Montreal Canadiens and Vancouver Canucks , placed calls about Tage Thompson’s availability. GM Kevyn Adams has told interested clubs the same thing: Thompson is not available at this time . Buffalo’s preference is to ride out injuries and illness, elevate some of their young talent in the system, and try to avoid panic trades while they attempt to stabilize the ...
From NHL Trade Rumors
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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Martin St-Louis and the power of belief. [ The Hockey Writers ]
Will St-Louis start to give Zachary Bolduc more opportunities? [ Journal de Montreal ]
Alex Newhook’s good start was exactly what the Canadiens needed. [ The Hockey Writers ]
Yvon Cournoyer credits a young cancer patient for inspiring his final NHL hat trick. [ NHL.com ]
With the expansion draft past, Erin Ambrose was able to focus on hockey. [ La Presse ]
Around ...
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First period
Kirby Dach’s line gets the call to begin this one again.
We didn’t see many players walking right down the slot to get an open shot versus the Kings like Mike Matheson just did.
Joe Veleno gets the next scoring chance as the fourth line continues to make things happen.
Noah Dobson has the whole side of the ice to himself and attempts a hard pass to Juraj Slafkovský in at the top of the crease for a tip, but the play doesn’t connect.
I think it’s fair to ...
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Game 17: Montreal Canadiens vs. Dallas Stars
Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Stars region: Victory + Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+
There wasn’t much to be happy about in Tuesday’s game versus the Los Angeles Kings, a 5-1 loss that stands as the most lop-sided defeat of the season for Montreal. But there was one positive, and that was the play of the fourth line versus a team that was able to contain the Canadiens’ at...
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The Montreal Canadiens are -115 on the moneyline and the Dallas Stars are at -104 for their game on Thursday at Bell Centre in Montréal.
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Canadiens vs. Stars Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Favorite: Canadiens (-115)
Underdog: Stars (-104)
Total: 6
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How to Watch Canadiens vs. Stars
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
Time: 7 p.m. ET
How to watch on TV: ESPN+
Location: Montréal, Quebec
Venue: Bell Centre
Live S...
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Game 17: Montreal Canadiens vs. Dallas Stars
Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Stars region: Victory + Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+
It had to happen at some point.
On Tuesday night, the Montreal Canadiens played, arguably, their first legitimately bad game of the season. Facing a Los Angeles Kings team that prided themselves on shutting down high-flying offences, the Habs struggled to impose their ...
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| 22 days ago
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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
No need to worry about Jakub Dobeš. He’s fine, just a bit emotional. [ Journal de Montreal ]
Even though no other player from his country has scored more goals this season, if the Olympics were to start now, Cole Caufield would be sitting on the sidelines. [ Journal de Montreal ]
Tuesday night’s loss to the L.A. Kings also likely sucked the last breath out of Samuel Montembeault’s Olympic bid. [ Sportsnet ]
Being it’s his favourite road r...
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| 22 days ago
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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Why Nick Suzuki is an early contender for the Selke Trophy and Team Canada. [ Sportsnet ]
Suzuki’s run of good form is powered by his ability to stay relatively healthy. [ La Presse ]
Noah Dobson and Mike Matheson are forging a blue line bond. [ Montreal Gazette ]
The hot start to the season makes Kent Hughes’ job easier for the rest of it. [ RDS ]
Checking in on how Montreal’s new additions are doing. [ Last Word on Sports ]
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First period
The second line makes one of its now famous rushes up the ice, and Ivan Demidov slides the puck through a defender to Oliver Kapanen, but Darcy Keumper just gets his stick on the puck before Kapanen can complete the move to his backhand and tuck in a goal.
Nick Suzuki launches a hard shot from the slot that goes off Keumper’s stick shaft just above his blocker.
Quinton Byfield beats Samuel Montembeault, but not the post.
Demidov gets a shot from close range a...
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Game 16: Montreal Canadiens vs. Los Angeles Kings
Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Kings region: FanDuel Sports Network West Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+
The Canadiens have had a hard time versus the Los Angeles Kings, unable to break down their trapping style to get time in the offensive zone let alone generate much in terms of offence. In recent years they haven’t had the needed puck-moving quality to turn defence ...
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Game 16: Montreal Canadiens vs. Los Angeles Kings
Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Kings region: FanDuel Sports Network West Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+
The local fans of the Los Angeles Kings haven’t had much to celebrate this season. The team is 1-4-2 at Crypto.com Arena, scoring just 15 goals in the seven games at home which is second-worst in the league. They aren’t helping themselves defensively either with the...
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Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
Nick Suzuki’s best skill has always been his understanding of the game. [ TVA Sports ]
Suzuki is one of the players not currently named to Team Canada whose performances have been the most impressive. [ The Athletic ]
It is early days yet, but based on the current standings, it looks like Montreal is one of a number of teams leading what appears to a changing of the guard. [ Radio-Canada ]
Kirby Dach has been through a lot, and it is not ...
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Best bets suggestions for the upcoming Montreal Canadiens versus Los Angeles Kings matchup at Bell Centre are provided for you below, prior to the 7 p.m. ET start on Tuesday.
Best Canadiens vs. Kings Prop Bets
Player & Team
Odds to Score a Goal
Goals & Games Played
Cole Caufield, Canadiens
+170
12 G in 15 GP
Kevin Fiala, Kings
+180
7 G in 16 GP
Adrian Kempe, Kings
+190
6 G in 16 GP
Nick Suzuki, Canadiens
+210
4 G in 15 GP
Juraj ...
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The Montreal Canadiens (10-3-2) are slight favorites when they host the Los Angeles Kings (7-5-4) on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Canadiens are -120 on the moneyline to win, while the Kings have +100 moneyline odds.
Tune in on ESPN+ as the Canadiens attempt to take down the Kings.
Canadiens vs. Kings Game Info & Odds
When: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Bell Centre in Montréal, Quebec
Favori...
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| 25 days ago
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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Kirby Dach and Alex Newhook are realizing the potential Kent Hughes saw in them when they were acquired. [ La Presse ]
Montreal’s hot start has a player leading all NHLers (Cole Caufield) and rookies (Oliver Kapanen) in goals. [ TVA Sports ]
Kapanen is not surprised by his production given the quality of his teammates and the speed they play the game with. [ RDS ]
We saw the Canadiens figure out how to play with a lead in real time this w...
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| 25 days ago
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Third period leads have been somewhat of a problem for the Montreal Canadiens this season, as evidenced by the amount of times they’ve held one, and still ended up in overtime. That didn’t happen against the Utah Mammoth on Saturday night, as the Habs put up three goals in the final frame, building on their one-goal lead and finishing the game with a 6-2 regulation win.
Two of their six goals on the night were scored by none other than Cole Caufield, who is possibly the hottest player in ...
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| 26 days ago
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