3 Takeaways From the Canadiens’ Shocking 4-3 OT Loss to the Sharks
For the Montreal Canadiens, it’s beginning to feel as though their weaknesses are showing despite their best efforts. However spry they can look for long stretches of a contest, a…
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Canadiens May Have Found Another Late-Round Steal in Luke Mittelstadt
The Montreal Canadiens have spent the last few years building one of the NHL’s most promising groups of young defensemen. With Lane Hutson already establishing himself as a star and several other talented blueliners making their way through the organization, Montreal’s future on the back end looks bright. However, another name is beginning to attract attention, and it might not be one that many fans expected. Luke Mittelstadt, a seventh-round selection in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, has been abs...
Habs Daily: Slafkovsky’s Beautiful Goal, Engstrom’s Stats, Markov
The Canadiens fell 4-3 in OT to the San Jose Sharks despite a first‑line surge from Nick Suzuki, Juraj Slafkovsky and Cole Caufield. Slafkovsky stole the show, torching Darnell Nurse for a spectacular solo goal that gave Montreal an early lead. Defenceman Adam Engstrom posts league‑leading expected‑goals‑for% among Habs blueliners, while Phillip Danault tops the team in xGF% and Zachary Bolduc follows. Former star Andrei Markov visited Winnipeg ahead of the Heritage Classic. The recap highlights the squad’s offensive spark and evolving defensive tweaks.
Sick Puck Links: Canadiens Blow Another; Hellebuyck; NHL Trade Rumors
Get ready to start your day with the latest and hottest Montreal Canadiens news, plus NHL trade and free agent rumors from around the hockey world! Here are your Sick Podcast Puck links: Sick Links: -The Montreal Canadiens blew another third period lead; this time losing 4-3 in overtime to the San Jose Sharks. -In […] The post Sick Puck Links: Canadiens Blow Another; Hellebuyck; NHL Trade Rumors appeared first on The Sick Podcast .
Dylan Larkin shuts down NY Rangers, Canadiens rumors with expanded trade list for Red Wings
Dylan Larkin pushes his pending Detroit Red Wings trade forward, expanding his preferred destination list to ten NHL clubs. While his original shortlist featured the Florida Panthers, Minnesota Wild, Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars, he now adds the Washington Capitals, Tampa Bay Lightning, Carolina Hurricanes, New Jersey Devils, Colorado Avalanche and the Utah Mammoth. Notably, Larkin excludes both the New York Rangers and Montreal Canadiens, ending recent trade buzz linking him to Montreal. The move signals Larkin’s focus on joining a Stanley‑Cup contender for the 2026‑27 season.
Wednesday Habs Headlines: Arber Xhekaj keeps it simpler but better
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Arber Xhekaj is gaining the coaches’ trust. [ Montreal Gazette | RDS | Journal de Montreal ] Luke Mittelstadt is providing an early-season liftoff for the Laval Rocket. [ Montreal Gazette ] The Heritage Classic has Lane Hutson feeling like a kid again. [ NHLPA ] Montreal is doing much better this year at five-on-five. [ Journal de Montreal ] “It’s a question of attitude,” says Daniel Jacob about the smooth integration of the Rocket’s...
Montreal Canadiens Sick Postgame: Habs Mistakes Do Them In
For the third time in eight days, the Montreal Canadiens blew a third period lead, but this time a costly mistake in overtime led to the San Jose Sharks coming out with the 4-3 overtime victory. Goaltender Jakub Dobes took an awful penalty in overtime by interfering with Sharks forward Collin Graf with the […] The post Montreal Canadiens Sick Postgame: Habs Mistakes Do Them In appeared first on The Sick Podcast .
Canadiens vs. Sharks Top Six Minutes: The Habs do everything in their power to give away a win
First period A quick chance in the opening seconds, then Kaiden Guhle takes a nice pass around the body of a defender from Alexander Texier and walks in for a shot from 25 feet that Alex Nedeljkovic stops. The puck gets sent to the front of the net where Alexandre Texier is waiting for the tip. It gets stuck under Nedeljkovic’s pad beside his foot before being whacked in, but the officials deem that being covered on the video review. Hutson moves down the wall and sends a pass...
Canadiens Highlights: Habs Burned By A Lack Of Focus
The Montreal Canadiens fell 4-3 in overtime to the San Jose Sharks on Oct. 21, 2026, after squandering a 3-1 lead. Only two roster changes were made (Dobes for Fowler, Engstrom for Reinbacher). Highlights include a disallowed “intent‑to‑blow” goal, a shorthanded tally by rookie Macklin Celebrini following a giveaway by Jake Evans, and strong performances from Nick Suzuki (fifth goal, 11 points in nine games) and Juraj Slafkovsky, who scored a spectacular solo effort. Despite dominating 5‑v‑5 play, the Habs lost focus in the third period, allowing the Sharks to tie and win in OT, marking the ninth overtime/shootout for Montreal this season.
Canadiens vs. Sharks: Game thread, lines, and how to watch
The Canadiens take on the Sharks at 7 PM EDT (4 PM PDT) on October 20, 2026, with TV coverage on TSN2/RDS in Montreal and NBC Sports California in San Jose, plus streaming via TSN+ and RDS. After a decade-long drought against San Jose, the Habs finally broke through last season, and the article recaps that history while outlining the game’s lineups and viewing options.
Sharks at Canadiens game 10: Lines, game thread and how to watch
The San Jose Sharks head to Montreal’s Bell Centre on Oct. 20 to face the Canadiens after a mixed road trip that included a win in Nashville, an OT loss in Detroit and a regulation defeat in Toronto. The preview outlines the Sharks’ projected lineup, key match‑ups, and a live game thread, plus streaming options for fans wanting to watch. With the team needing a win to bounce back, the article breaks down the stakes and how to follow the action.
Jakub Dobes To Start, Adam Engstrom In For Canadiens vs. Sharks
Montreal Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes will make his first start since October 14 when he and his teammates welcome superstar Macklin Celebrini and the San Jose Sharks to the Bell Centre on Tuesday night at 7 pm ET. Following his team’s game day skate on Tuesday morning, Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis confirmed to […] The post Jakub Dobes To Start, Adam Engstrom In For Canadiens vs. Sharks appeared first on The Sick Podcast .
Canadiens Preview: Dobes Starts, Engstrom Replaces Reinbacher
The Montreal Canadiens (4‑3‑1) host the San Jose Sharks (4‑4‑1) Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET after a 4‑3 OT win over Buffalo. Goaltender Jakub Dobes returns after a rough outing on Oct. 14, posting a .838 save percentage this season. Defenseman Adam Engstrom replaces David Reinbacher on the blueline, backed by strong third‑pairing numbers. Scoring leaders remain Nick Suzuki (10 points), Lane Hutson (8) and Cole Caufield (6), with Josh Anderson and Zach Bolduc adding six points each. The game airs on TSN2 and RDS, with highlights posted on Sportsnaut afterward.
Capitals morning skate: News, projected lineups, and injury updates ahead of potential trap game against Kings
The Washington Capitals will continue their long homestand Tuesday night with a matchup against the Los Angeles Kings at Capital One Arena. After consecutive victories over the Montreal Canadiens and New Jersey Devils, the Capitals have a chance to put together their first three-game winning streak of the 2026-27 campaign. To do so, they’ll need
Jacques Plante: The Man in the Fiberglass Mask
The month of November is perhaps the most important for any present-day goaltender guarding the crease in the National Hockey League – but most might not even know why. It was…
Buffalo Sabres’ 3 Biggest Surprises So Far
It’s hard to say that the Buffalo Sabres are off to a “rough” start when they currently sit in a playoff position. Losing their second overtime game to the Montreal…
NHL Injuries: Sabres, Stars, Kings, Canadiens, Islanders, Devils, Senators, Flyers, Capitals and More
Rasmus Dahlin says he's ready to go. Mike Matheson hasn't started skating yet. Jake Sanderson returns tomorrow but Thomas Chabot is now out 1-2 weeks.
NHL Injuries: Sabres, Stars, Kings, Canadiens, Islanders, Devils, Senators, Flyers, Capitals and More
Rasmus Dahlin says he's ready to go. Mike Matheson hasn't started skating yet. Jake Sanderson returns tomorrow but Thomas Chabot is now out 1-2 weeks.
Sick Puck Links: Zadorov Bitter; Could Canadiens Target Tippett? NHL Trade Rumors
Get ready to start your day with the latest and hottest Montreal Canadiens news, plus NHL trade and free agent rumors from around the hockey world! Here are your Sick Podcast Puck links: Sick Links: If the Montreal Canadiens can’t land Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin or a second line center on the NHL […] The post Sick Puck Links: Zadorov Bitter; Could Canadiens Target Tippett? NHL Trade Rumors appeared first on The Sick Podcast .
From Price-Halak to Fowler-Dobes: Canadiens Facing Familiar Dilemma
The Montreal Canadiens have an interesting situation developing between the pipes, and for longtime fans, it might bring back memories of a familiar goaltending debate. With Jacob Fowler impressing early in the 2026-27 season and Jakub Dobes struggling to find consistency, the Canadiens could eventually face a difficult decision regarding their future in net. While it is still very early, the situation has some similarities to the famous Carey Price-Jaroslav Halak debate that divided Canadiens...
Canadiens Explored Adding Penguins Forward To Marchenko Offer
According to Elliotte Friedman, Montreal explored adding Pittsburgh forward Rickard Rakell to a trade package for Columbus’ Kirill Marchenko. The Canadiens reportedly eyed Rakell as a potential asset to sweeten a deal, but the Blue Jackets rejected Montreal’s offer, which leaned heavily on future picks. Toronto ultimately secured the trade by sending Matthew Knies to Columbus. Rakell, 33, carries a $5 million cap hit and has gone goalless with two assists in nine games this season after a 48‑point 2024‑25 campaign. Pittsburgh appears open to moving veteran talent for younger assets.
Habs Daily: Practice Lines, New Gear, Heritage Classic
The Montreal Canadiens practice on Oct. 19 featured updated lines—Caufield, Suzuki, Slafkovsky; Kreider, Newhook, Anderson; Bolduc, Danault, Texier; and Dach, Evans, Kapanen/Beck—while still missing Ivan Demidov. Coach Martin St‑Louis hasn’t announced the starting goalie for Tuesday’s game against San Jose. The squad debuted new red and white practice gear, prompting jokes about looking like Boston University. Chris Kreider expressed lukewarm feelings about the upcoming Heritage Classic, calling outdoor games a "dog & pony show" unless the Habs win. Pairings Guhle‑Carrier and Hutson‑Engstrom are showing early defensive promise after recent success against Buffalo.
Canadiens vs. Sharks: Game preview, start time, Tale of the Tape, and how to watch
The Canadiens host the Sharks at 7:00 PM EDT on Oct. 20, 2026, with TV options on TSN2/RDS in Montreal and NBC Sports California in California, plus streaming via TSN+. The preview highlights Macklin Celebrini’s breakout sophomore season—115 points and a Hart Trophy candidacy after a strong rookie campaign—setting the stage for a high‑stakes matchup.
Tuesday Habs Headlines: Learning to seal the deal
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Cole Caufield says there’s “no reason to get frustrated” over the small mental errors that have been showing so far this season. [ TSN ] The Canadiens are still learning to protect leads against opponents who are tougher to hold off right now, so closing out games is becoming a priority. [ Montreal Gazette ] The Canadiens still have to learn how to hold a lead, but Martin St. Louis and his players continue to find the positives. [ Journal de M...
Canadiens NHL Trade Target: Owen Tippett
After not landing a big fish on the NHL trade market in the off-season, the Montreal Canadiens continue to search for a top six forward that is in his prime to place alongside the current core group. One potential target that could be a good fit is Philadelphia Flyers forward Owen Tippett. The Flyers got […] The post Canadiens NHL Trade Target: Owen Tippett appeared first on The Sick Podcast .
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