After a two-game stretch where the Montreal Canadiens went 1-0-1 with rookie goaltender Jacob Fowler between the pipes, they went back to one of their regulars on Sunday night. Taking on Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers at home, Jakub Dobeš got his first start since being pulled during their blowout loss to Tampa Bay last Tuesday. The hope was that perhaps a bit of time off would give him a chance to reset and find his form from earlier in the season.
He did precisely that, looking ...
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After an impressive 6-3 victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Tristan Jarry’s debut on Saturday, the Edmonton Oilers put forward a listless effort on Sunday, losing 4-1 to the Montréal Canadiens. Nobody said it was easy to come out of a back-to-back on the road with four points, but this weekend perfectly summarizes what…
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The Habs went 2-1-1 during the second week of December, and sit third in the Atlantic Division with a record of 17-11-4.
It started with another full-on embarrassment at home, a 6-1 beatdown courtesy of the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday. The Habs then took to the road, with Jacob Fowler getting his first NHL regular-season start against the Pittsburgh Penguins after the Habs hit the organizational panic button – calling up Fowler, Adam Engström and Owen Beck.
All three played in the...
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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Bryce Pickford has caught fire with the Medicine Hat Tigers. The defenceman is riding a five-game multi-goal streak:
5 MULTI-GOAL GAMES IN A ROW FOR BRYCE PICKFORD!!! 🤯🤯🤯🚨🐅 pic.twitter.com/d0gaJGGXBK — Medicine Hat Tigers (@tigershockey) December 14, 2025
Quinn Hughes going to the Minnesota Wild was good news for Montreal because it meant he didn’t go to Detroit. [ The Athletic ]
In Abby Roque, the Montreal Victoire may finally ...
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The Edmonton Oilers kicked off their five-game road trip with a decisive win over the Maple Leafs on Saturday, and they were looking to keep the good times rolling in their rematch with the Montreal Canadiens. The Habs were rattled by how things went when these teams matched up back in October, and I was…
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The Edmonton Oilers’ search for a three-game win streak continues. On Sunday evening, the Oilers played their second of five games on the road, falling 4-1 to the Montréal Canadiens to move their record to 15-12-6. Let’s take a look at what went on in this game. After a scoreless first period, the Canadiens opened…
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First period
Jakub Dobeš gets the start after a couple of games for Jacob Fowler.
It’s a rough start for referee Furman South as Mattias Ekholm fires a clearing attempt off the back of his knee. We have to hope he remembers which team did that to him.
Josh Anderson goes in on a partial breakaway, but his backhand move doesn’t fool Calvin Pickard.
Juraj Slafkovský’s tips a point shot that gives Pickard more trouble, but the goaltender still makes the save.
Well so muc...
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Game 32: Montreal Canadiens vs. Edmonton Oilers
Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Oilers region: Sportsnet West Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+
It turns out the Montreal Canadiens can’t just abandon their defensive duties with Jacob Fowler in the net and let the rookie save them. They did well in Pittsburgh to limit the shots he faced to start his NHL career, but the New York Rangers were able to test him from close r...
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After a chaotic, penalty-filled, and wildly entertaining 6-5 win back on October 23rd, the Edmonton Oilers get another crack at the Montreal Canadiens, this time with a little more confidence and a lot less panic in the air. That first meeting had everything: Blown leads, three-goal swings in a matter of minutes, angry Montreal fans,…
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Game 32: Montreal Canadiens vs. Edmonton Oilers
Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Oilers region: Sportsnet West Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+
The Edmonton Oilers have had one glaring weakness for several seasons, and that is goaltending. The team has made back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals despite the issues in net, ranking 11th of the 16 teams in the 2025 post-season with an overall save percentage of .871. The assumption ...
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Ouch. The Montreal Canadiens looked like they were taking the dog for a walk early on against the New York Rangers. Ahead 3-0 and cruising…and then bad stuff happened. Before you knew, the Rangers were only down one at the intermission. The Habs restored the lead to 4-2 but then gagged that away, as well,…
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The Edmonton Oilers (15-11-6) have -129 moneyline odds to win when they hit the road for a matchup with the Montreal Canadiens (16-11-4), who have +107 moneyline odds, on Sunday at 7 p.m. ET on NHL Network.
Watch along on NHL Network as the Oilers and the Canadiens hit the ice.
Oilers vs. Canadiens Game Info & Odds
When: Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
TV Channel: NHL Network
Live Stream: Fubo
Where: Bell Centre in Montréal, Quebec
Favorite: Oilers (-129)
Underdog: Can...
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A night that should’ve spiraled turned into a comeback clinic, with Laba, Cuylle, Robertson, and J.T. Miller dragging the Rangers back from the brink.
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The Edmonton Oilers are moderate favorites (-127) on the road against the Montreal Canadiens (+105) on Sunday at 7 p.m. ET.
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Oilers vs. Canadiens Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Favorite: Oilers (-127)
Underdog: Canadiens (+105)
Total: 6.5
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How to Watch Oilers vs. Canadiens
Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 7 p.m. ET
How to watch on TV: NHL Network
Location: Montréal, Quebec
Venue: Bell Centre
Live Stre...
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The Montreal Canadiens have a real problem in net, and while the poor center depth is also something that has to be addressed, the goalie situation can cause losses, and has. Pierre LeBrun said, "The Canadiens may have to trade for a goalie before March 6th, but for now would rather hope that Montembeault finds his game and Fowler gives them a little boost." Jacob Fowler, who just turned 21 years old, was recently called up and has played in the Canadiens' last two games since the promotion. H...
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The Montreal Canadiens desperately need a second line center if they are going to have a chance to compete for the Stanley Cup, which is the goal of a team that finally got back into the playoffs last season and made upgrades in the offseason. Doing that will likely take something off the roster. Frank Seravalli said, "Long-term plan is going to be a bit harder to sort out. That is certainly a topic of concern...for the Habs' front office, and potentially might involve trading from a position ...
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First period
Cole Caufield cheats a bit speeding out into the neutral zone as the puck stays in the Canadiens’ end, and that opens up some space for J.T. Miller to get the puck to Braden Schneider to walk in and shoot, but Jacob Fowler makes the save.
The second line comes out, and pass from Ivan Demidov to Oliver Kapanen in the slot just fails to connect.
The top line has now spent both of its shifts in the defensive zone. They have had several games with that not happening t...
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Game 31: Montreal Canadiens @ New York Rangers
Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In the Canadiens region: CityTV, Sportsnet East (English), TVA Sports (French) In the Rangers region: MSG Streaming: ESPN+, Sportsnet+
The Canadiens have generally played well this season, with the frustration coming when they have lapses in their execution over stretches of games that spoil the effort. One such case was found in the first meeting of the season between the Habs and New York Rangers,...
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On Saturday at 7 p.m. ET, the New York Rangers will play the Montreal Canadiens at Madison Square Garden. If you’re considering making a wager, we have best bets ideas in this article.
Best Rangers vs. Canadiens Prop Bets
Player & Team
Odds to Score a Goal
Goals & Games Played
Cole Caufield, Canadiens
+170
17 G in 30 GP
Artemi Panarin, Rangers
+170
10 G in 32 GP
Mika Zibanejad, Rangers
+195
11 G in 32 GP
Nick Suzuki, Canadiens
+210
8 ...
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Pregame
As is always the case when a team comes to Toronto, there were storylines to follow before the puck was even dropped. Sam Dickinson, who grew up a Montreal Canadiens fan in Toronto, had approximately half the population of the city in attendance.
Told Dickinson will have over 80 family/friends at Scotiabank Arena for his homecoming game tonight https://t.co/3Uy109Y2lE — Sheng Peng (@Sheng_Peng) December 11, 2025
The trade over the Summer that brought Ryan...
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Here are your Pens Points for this Friday morning… Not something you see every day, but the start of Thursday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens was delayed by half an hour after a major traffic incident prevented some Penguins players from reaching the arena on time. Even after all the players made it to the […]
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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
What to expect from Jacob Fowler. [ Sportsnet ]
As with any young goalie, patience is called for. Just look at Carey Price’s early years. [ La Presse ]
The Habs are reportedly not looking at the goalie market yet. [ The Hockey Writers | TSN ]
Owen Beck has another chance to crack the Canadiens lineup. [ Montreal Gazette ]
Quentin Miller never stopped believing, even when he had to go to Chilliwack to get a chance. [ RDS ]
Arou...
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Pregame The start of the game is delayed a half hour due to a major traffic backup on I-279 that caught some of the players from getting to the arena. Once they get in, it’s the same lineup as last game besides Triatn Jarry in net tonight. The visiting Canadiens are coming into town with […]
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Game 30: Montreal Canadiens @ Pittsburgh Penguins
Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Penguins region: Sportsnet Pittsburgh Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+
With both goalies struggling, the Montreal Canadiens have turned to their goaltender of the future for at least one start. Jacob Fowler will make his NHL debut this evening for a team that has lost a couple of games in a row, having issues preventing dangerous chance...
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