Game 24: Montreal Canadiens @ Colorado Avalanche
Start time: **3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST** In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Avalanche region: Altitude Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+
When the Montreal Canadiens left on this road trip, it was hard to say how it would unfold. They were set to play three tough teams that play their best in their home arenas, so it wouldn’t have been surprising to see Montreal drop all three contests, especially given their defe...
Game 24: Montreal Canadiens @ Colorado Avalanche
Start time: **3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST** In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Avalanche region: Altitude Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+
Near the end of the 2023-24 season, one that didn’t go very well for the Canadiens who ended up 28th in the standings, the Montreal Canadiens made the trip to Denver. It had been one to dread for the team, but on that occasion they held on to a 2-1 lead for 45 minutes to sn...
Montreal Canadiens news and notes
“The thing I want to do most is win, and I think I’m giving myself a better chance by doing it here. I also wanted to leave a lot of money for the team, to keep the guys we have and get more in the years to come.” Mike Matheson explains his reasoning for the contract extension. [ La Presse ]
“If [money] had been [the priority], he would have signed elsewhere,” Matheson’s agent, Philippe Lecavalier stated. [ La Presse ]
Five trade destinations ...
First period
The first great chance of the game wasn’t really a chance at all. Cole Caufield was at a sharp angle to a square Akira Schmid, but fired a shot off the post.
Samuel Montembeault doesn’t look comfortable, and is still sliding too far out of position on his pushes, but he’s stopped the first two pucks that came his way.
Breakout passes aren’t accurate enough, and the Golden Knights are picking them off easily.
Mike Matheson puts the puck right on the stick of M...
Game 23: Montreal Canadiens @ Vegas Golden Knights
Start time: **4:00 PM EST / 1:00 PM PST** In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Golden Knights region: Scripps Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+
After a great start on Wednesday, the second-period woes that have haunted the Montreal Canadiens came back versus the Utah Mammoth, turning a 2-0 lead into a 3-2 deficit. But the Canadiens fought back in the third period to score two goals and claim consecutive wins f...
The Montreal Canadiens have locked up defender Mike Matheson to a five-year contract extension, the team announced on Friday.
The Canadiens have agreed to terms on a five-year contract extension (2026-27 to 2030-31) with defenseman Mike Matheson News release ↓ #GoHabsGo https://t.co/j4zZ1bGjFU — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) November 28, 2025
The contract will be for an average cap hit of $6 million per year. The 31-year-old was set to become an unrestricted free agent...
Game 23: Montreal Canadiens @ Vegas Golden Knights
Start time: **4:00 PM EST / 1:00 PM PST** In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Golden Knights region: Scripps Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+
We all saw on Saturday night what life is like for the Toronto Maple Leafs after Mitch Marner moved on in the off-season. The current era has been one defined by a flawed construction braced by elite talent, but without Marner contributing offence at a 100-point pace while ...
Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Despite the win over the Utah Mammoth, the Canadiens could still use some veteran help. [ Sportsnet ]
For Sebastian Buna, January will always be an important month. The Canadiens’ assistant athletic therapist will be celebrating his seventh anniversary of being cancer free. [ Montreal Canadiens ]
Is it time to move on from Joshua Roy? [ The Hockey Writers ]
David Reinbacher is back on course. [ La Presse ]
What does the future hold f...
The Montreal Canadiens have re-claimed Samuel Blais off waivers after he was placed on there by the Toronto Maple Leafs and sent him to the Laval Rocket.
Les Canadiens ont réclamé l'attaquant Samuel Blais au ballottage. Il rejoindra le Rocket de Laval. The Canadiens have claimed forward Samuel Blais off waivers. He will join the Laval Rocket. #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/QrWWf19rpW — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) November 27, 2025
Blais was a member of the Canadiens in th...
“We are a team, much like in Formula 1. There are a lot of us behind the scenes all working for the success of one person. The thing is, nothing we do will work if that player doesn’t put the effort in. Adam has done that since day one. Now, it’s time to reap the rewards.”
For three-quarters of the year, hockey players are thrust in the limelight, their every move scrutinized by coaches, management, media, and the fans. Then the summer arrives, and everyone vanishes. While there are expec...
Montreal Canadians news and notes
On the hunt to address their depth down the middle, the Habs have their eye on Nashville Predators’ Ryan O’Reilly. [ TSN ]
Adam Engström’s call up has sparked curiosity throughout the NHL. [ Journal de Montreal ]
The Vancouver Canucks are open to talking with Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes about their impending UFAs. [ NY Times ]
After making his NHL debut on Saturday, Florian Xhekaj is already starting to feel more at ease with the club. [ ...
First period
The teams are playing with a lot of energy, but not a lot of purpose early. Trading possession with no real attack.
Josh Anderson gets the first shot of the game about four minutes in by using his speed to back off the defence before cutting into the middle for a shot.
The line of Florian Xhekaj, Jake Evans, and Anderson gets a hard forecheck going and forces goaltender Karel Vejmelka to pounce on the puck and get a whistle.
Maybe St-Louis recognized that tha...
Game 22: Montreal Canadiens @ Utah Mammoth
Start time: **9:30 PM EST / 6:30 PM PST** In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Mammoth region: Utah16 Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+
Martin St-Louis said following Adam Engström’s recall from the Laval Rocket that he didn’t know if the defenceman would see his first NHL action on the trip, but for the second consecutive game we will see a rookie take his first lap in the big leagues. With Florian Xhekaj still in after r...
Will Shoukri and Patrik Bexell get a new podcast adventure started as they take a look at the Laval Rocket’s biggest prospects so far this season.
Starting with David Reinbacher, who has gotten back into the grove that got him drafted by the Canadiens. He is a staple in the defensive end but has also gotten on the score sheet more than last year. Things are really looking swell for the Austrian defender, even if he will sit out the Olympics (Yes, William!).
The discussion then shifts...
Game 22: Montreal Canadiens @ Utah Mammoth
Start time: **9:30 PM EST / 6:30 PM PST** In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Mammoth region: Utah16 Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+
The Montreal Canadiens are no stranger to going on long tours in the United States during holidays with their annual Christmas trip through Florida. This year, they’ve headed off to play some Western Conference teams in the week the U.S. celebrates Thanksgiving. There will be a back-to-bac...
Abby Roque had three points, including a highlight-reel between-the-legs goal, as the Montreal Victoire earned their first win of the season, 4-0, over the New York Sirens on Tuesday night at Place Bell.
Roque, acquired at the PWHL Draft from New York was playing her first home game in Montreal as well as her first game against her former team. It was Roque’s sixth career multi-point game in the PWHL.
“I actually don’t think I’ve ever tried that in a game or practiced it,” Roque said...
Montreal Canadiens news and notes
It’s back to work on Monday for Simona and Jack Xhekaj after a storybook Saturday. [ Montreal Gazette ]
Montreal is not done trying to improve their roster. [ RG.org ]
The Habs have options when it comes to the goaltending. [ The Hockey Writers ]
It’s been an impressive start for Oliver Kapanen and Ivan Demidov. [ La Presse ]
Juraj Slafkovsky looks better than ever since moving to the Canadiens’ second line. [ A Winning Habit ]
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The Montreal Victoire have a strong track record when it comes to the draft. Last season, three players from the 2024 class earned spots on the PWHL All-Rookie Team during the year-end awards ceremony. All three are now playing elsewhere, but the organization was hard at work trying to fill those holes.
After a pre-season practice, third-round pick Skylar Irving, second-round pick Natálie Mlýnková, and fourth-overall pick Nicole Gosling talked about what they’re looking forward to as they...
Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
Florian Xhekaj made a mark in his first NHL game. [ Montreal Gazette ]
Alexandre Texier is excited for a new start in Montreal. [ La Presse | TVA Sports ]
Adam Engström has earned his look in the NHL. [ Radio-Canada | La Presse ]
Engström and Texier bring a lot of excitement and upside, but it remains to see where they’ll fit and how they’ll do. [ Le Journal de Montreal ]
Joshua Roy has been returned to Laval. [ Le Journal de Montrea...
For the first time in their history, the Montreal Victoire lost the first game of their season, falling 2-0 to the Boston Fleet on Sunday afternoon at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, MA.
Montreal had won their previous two season openers, both against Ottawa. Their inaugural game needed overtime, while last year’s game was won in a shootout.
Aerin Frankel made 25 saves while Boston got goals from Susanna Tapani and Megan Keller to get start their season off with a win.
Tapani scor...
Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Alexandre Texier rejected a better financial offer to sign with the Canadiens. [ Journal de Montreal ]
Texier allowed Montreal to address the centre position after losing out on David Kampf a week earlier. [ Sportsnet ]
Montreal may not have a true second-line centre, but Juraj Slafkovský’s recent play is suggesting that he could lead the second trio from the wing. [ La Presse ]
Slafkovský says he feels his game truly comes alive when he’...
After two exceptional games for the Laval Rocket this weekend versus the Belleville Senators, defenceman Adam Engström has been called up from the AHL’s Laval Rocket by the Montreal Canadiens.
The Canadiens agree to terms on a one-year contract with forward Alexandre Texier and recall defenseman Adam Engstrom from the Laval Rocket. News release ↓ #GoHabsGo https://t.co/9xVtVjd1mk — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) November 23, 2025
The Swedish defenceman has played well for t...
When the St. Louis Blues placed forward Alexandre Texier on unconditional waivers, rumours began to swirl as to where he would land following his eventual contract termination. Given the injuries the Montreal Canadiens have been dealing with up front, they were naturally put forward as a potential landing spot, and even referred to as a favourite by some insiders leading up to today.
Now, with his contract officially terminated, the Habs have inked him to a one-year contract.
Congrat...
Losers of five straight, and about to embark on a tough three-game road trip out west, the Montreal Canadiens needed something positive to come from a Saturday night tilt with the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Bell Centre. They got exactly what they needed out of that game, coming together for a very strong showing in a 5-2 win, allowing them to hit the road with some confidence this week.
It was a dominant effort from top to bottom, and came at a time when the team sorely needed to prove to...
In the locker room after the Laval Rocket’s 7-2 win over the Belleville Senators on Saturday at Place Bell, Adam Engström was talking about his career-high five-point performance, with one goal and four assists.
“I’m working hard every day in the D zone. When you work harder, maybe you build yourself a little bit of karma,” he said. “Sometimes you’re lucky and today I was a little bit lucky.”
A few minutes later, his head coach Pascal Vincent was told that Engström called himself luc...