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Mattias Ekholm needed help leaving the ice. Nick Suzuki out two to four weeks. The Penguins say Ben Kindel had collapsed on the plane due to a Vasovagal episode.
Captain Nick Suzuki faces a 2‑4‑week upper‑body layoff, forcing the Canadiens into an untested lineup. Oliver Kapanen steps onto the top line, while Alex Newhook, Phillip Danault and Jake Evans fill the center roles, highlighting Montreal’s chronic depth issue. Juraj Slafkovsky exits practice after a puck to the jaw but is expected to return quickly. The Habs also recall forward Owen Beck from the Laval Rocket and see hopeful progress from Mike Matheson and Florian Xhekaj in Brossard drills. New power‑play units feature Caufield‑Kapanen‑Slafkovsky and a second unit with Engstrom, underscoring the team’s discipline woes as they lead the league in minor penalties.
The Montreal Canadiens face the Chicago Blackhawks Friday night at 8:00 PM EDT (5:00 PM PT). With Nick Suzuki out for the first time since April 6, 2019, the preview covers start times, broadcast details (TSN2/RDS in Canada, CHSN locally, NHL Network in the U.S., streaming on TSN+ and RDS) and a Tale‑of‑the‑Tape breakdown of recent form and head‑to‑head stats, helping fans gauge how the Canadiens will perform without their star.
If Oliver Kapanen doesn’t work out filling in for injured Montreal Canadiens captain and top centre Nick Suzuki, Alex Newhook and Kirby Dach could be options as well. After finding out that they will be without their captain and leading point-getter Nick Suzuki for the next two to four weeks, the Montreal Canadiens are about […] The post Lariviere: Two Potential Fill-Ins For Nick Suzuki appeared first on The Sick Podcast .
Montreal Canadiens news and notes The Habs are tapping Oliver Kapanen to play a larger role after the ‘huge loss’ of Nick Suzuki. [ Montreal Gazette | RDS ] Kapanen, for his part, doesn’t want to change who he is in the new role. [ Journal de Montreal ] Suzuki’s absence represents significant adversity for Montreal. [ Sportsnet | La Presse ] What awaits the Habs with Suzuki out? [ RDS ] How the Montreal Canadiens are approaching the trade market. [ Sportsnet ] J...
Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki is sidelined for 2–4 weeks with an upper-body injury, ending his 546‑game ironman streak—the second‑longest active run in the NHL. Suzuki’s last outing was a 4‑3 OT loss to the San Jose Sharks, where he posted a goal and an assist. The veteran, fresh off a career‑best 101‑point, Selke‑winning season, will miss the upcoming game against the Chicago Blackhawks, forcing the Habs to rely on secondary scoring.
Earlier this month, the Nashville Predators swung a trade with the Montreal Canadiens, acquiring defenseman Jayden Struble in return for a second-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft. However, Predators general manager Chris MacFarland, who took over the executive responsibilities for the franchise in early June, may not be finished making moves. According to NHL […] The post NHL rumors: Predators still looking for defensemen after Jayden Struble trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Nick Suzuki's ironman streak is officially ending at 546 games, reinforcing the Montreal Canadiens' need to pursue an upgrade at the center position.
The Montreal Canadiens have placed their top prospect, 2024 first‑round pick Michael Hage, firmly off the trade block. Hage, a Michigan Wolverine who tallied 100 points in 78 games this season, is deemed “untouchable” by insider Frank Seravalli. While the Habs may shuffle defensemen like Engstrom, Reinbacher or Mittelstadt to make room, they have no plans to part with Hage as they focus on a long‑term Stanley Cup build rather than a win‑now scramble.
Emma Lingan, Michael Augello, and Kelsey Surmacz discuss Brady Tkachuk’s return to Ottawa, Nick Suzuki’s injury for the Montreal Canadiens, and more.
The Montreal Canadiens confirm captain Nick Suzuki will miss two to four weeks after sustaining an upper‑body injury while blocking a shot in a 4‑3 OT loss to the San Jose Sharks. In his absence, 23‑year‑old Oliver Kapanen steps into the No. 1 centre role on the top line alongside Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky. Kapanen, a 2021 second‑round pick returning from a lower‑body injury, posted 22 goals and 37 points in his rookie season. Suzuki leads the Habs with 12 points in nine games.
A long list of teams scouted the Montreal Canadiens and San Jose Sharks. Karel Vejmelka's name keeps being linked to the New York Rangers.
A long list of teams scouted the Montreal Canadiens and San Jose Sharks. Karel Vejmelka's name keeps being linked to the New York Rangers.
The Detroit Red Wings confirm that Dylan Larkin’s trade is still pending, but a new report suggests the deal may be delayed, potentially benefiting the Montreal Canadiens, who remain interested despite being dropped from Larkin’s expanded 10‑team list. Insider Elliotte Friedman says there’s no sense the situation is closer to resolution, noting Detroit’s high asking price and lack of urgency—Larkin is under contract through 2031 with an $8.7 million cap hit. The Wings are now testing a broader market after expanding Larkin’s trade list from three to ten teams, but expect the process to take more time.
Wennberg did not play in San Jose’s 4-3 OT win over Montreal on Tuesday.
Former Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade from the team. Recently, Larkin expanded his list from just a handful of teams to 10. Missing from that list are some of the Canadian contenders, including the Montreal Canadiens. The trade list has the usual suspects, such as the Florida Panthers, Vegas Golden […] The post NHL rumors: Canadiens still interested in Wings’ Dylan Larkin despite trade list exclusion appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki suffers an upper‑body injury after blocking a shot against the San Jose Sharks, sidelining him for 2‑4 weeks and ending his 546‑game iron‑man streak. The loss hits the Habs at a tough start to the season, stripping them of their top‑line forward, power‑play and penalty‑kill engine. Coach Kent Hughes now must test depth players—Oliver Kapanen on the top line, and a solid second line of Chris Kreider, Alex Newhook and Josh Anderson—while the team searches for a true No. 2 centre. The upcoming stretch will be a critical stress test for Montreal’s Stanley Cup hopes.
Prior to their practice on Thursday morning, the Montreal Canadiens announced that they had recalled Oliver Beck and that captain Nick Suzuki will miss the next two to four weeks with an upper-body injury. Following practice, Suzuki’s linemate, Juraj Slafkovsky, confirmed the injury occurred when Nick Suzuki blocked a shot from Michael Kesselring late in the […] The post Nick Suzuki Out Two To Four Weeks; Canadiens Recall Beck appeared first on The Sick Podcast .
The Montreal Canadiens are 4-3-2 on the season, sitting tied for sixth in the Atlantic Division. Still, they have hopes of returning to the playoffs this season after making a run to the conference finals last season. The Habs have already been dealing with plenty of injury concerns this year. The Canadiens have been without […] The post Canadiens lose Nick Suzuki for up to a month due to upper-body injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Suzuki was hit by a shot during Montreal’s game against the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night.
The Montreal Canadiens are still eyeing Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin even though he left them off his newly released 10‑team trade list. Pierre LeBrun (TSN) says Montreal would remain interested if Larkin changes his mind, but the winger has made it clear he wants to join a U.S. Cup contender, preferably in a no‑income‑tax state. With the trade deadline approaching, the Habs face the challenge of convincing Detroit and Larkin to agree to a move to Canada, a scenario many view as unlikely.
Dylan Larkin left Montreal off his trade list, and the Canadiens are still not walking away. #RedWings
The Montreal Canadiens confirm captain Nick Suzuki will sit out the next 2‑4 weeks with an upper‑body injury, marking the first time he misses NHL action due to injury. Suzuki grimaced on the bench during the Canadiens' overtime defeat to the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday. In response, the club recalls forward Owen Beck from the Laval Rocket to fill the roster spot. The move shifts the team’s lineup as they head into the early season stretch.
The Montreal Canadiens were one of the NHL’s most resilient teams last season, regularly finding ways to battle back from deficits and steal games that appeared to be slipping away. Their ability to stay competitive regardless of the score was a major reason behind their success. However, through the early stages of the 2026-27 season, the Canadiens have seemingly flipped the script, and not in a good way. Instead of being the team that comes from behind, Montreal has repeatedly been the one a...
An inability to close out the San Jose Sharks is the latest reason for the Montreal Canadiens to be embarrassed to start off 2026-27.