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Mike Matheson out day-to-day with lower-body injury
The Montreal Canadiens had a healthy blue line for one game, at least. On Tuesday, it was announced that Mike Matheson will be out due to a lower-body injury. Jacob Fowler sera le gardien partant pour un 3e match de suite, ce soir contre les Sabres. Jakub Dobes affrontera les Capitals demain soir. Mike Matheson absent contre les Sabres. Blessure au bas du corps, évaluation quotidienne. Owen Beck en uniforme ce soir. — Patrick Friolet (@PFrioletRDS) October 13, 2026 The Cana...
European Canadiens Prospect Report: A slow start for Alexander Zharovsky
The European leagues are between seven and 12 games into the season, and the Montreal Canadiens prospects have had mixed success so far. In this article we take a look at the progress of most of the prospects while some have been left out due to not truly being prospects anymore. Alexander Zharovsky RW/C | Salavat Yulaev Ufa (KHL) | Russia Zharovsky has been the main focus among the European prospects, especially as he spent the summer in Montreal with Ivan Demidov. Viktor Kozlo...
Canadiens vs. Sabres: Game preview, start time, Tale of the Tape, and how to watch
How to watch Game 6: Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres Start time: **6:30 PM EDT / 3:30 PM PDT** In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Sabres region: MSG Buffalo Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+ The Buffalo Sabres had a favourable schedule to begin the 2026-27 season after their first playoff berth in 15 years. They just completed a five-game homestand last night, beating the Florida Panthers. Their season record sits at just 3-3-0, however, as they, ...
Tuesday Habs Headlines: Goalie Talk and Injuries
Montreal Canadiens News and Notes Jacob Fowler is back with the Habs, and Jakub Dobes fully supports the decision. [ TVA Sports | La Page Sportive | Montreal Gazette ] The Canadiens are encouraging internal competition. [ Sportsnet ] Martin St-Louis stresses that Jake Evans’ current ice time is not a reflection of his contributions. [ La Presse ] The sample size is still quite small, but how does St-Louis feel about his team? [ The Athletic ] The Habs recall Owen Bec...
Montreal Canadiens recall Owen Beck
The Montreal Canadiens have recalled Owen Beck from the Laval Rocket on Monday, the team announced. Les Canadiens ont rappelé l'attaquant Owen Beck du Rocket de Laval. The Canadiens have recalled forward Owen Beck from the Laval Rocket. #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/9brkJcLu0A — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) October 12, 2026 After playing on Saturday with only 11 forwards, the Canadiens felt the need to recall Beck. Florian Xhekaj has been dealing with an injury, and left ...
Rocket @ Wolf Pack recap and highlights: Dauphin and Mittelstadt drive Laval to third straight win
The Rocket’s early-season schedule rolled on as they continued their four-game road trip fresh off a win in Springfield on Saturday night. In front of them was the Atlantic-leading Hartford Wolf Pack, who were absolutely spoiling for a fight after a 7-1 loss on Saturday. For Laval, a win would keep them in the tight race at the top of the North Division, a test for rookie coach Daniel Jacob as he juggled the new-look Rocket team. The Rocket didn’t alter much from their winning lineup the ...
Monday Habs Headlines: The Danault line’s quick chemistry
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Phillip Danault’s trio with Zachary Bolduc and Alexandre Texier is converting its off-ice chemistry to in-game success. [ Journal de Montreal ] Kaiden Guhle’s return brought equilibrium to the Canadiens’ blue line that it lacks without him. [ La Presse ] The Bell Centre crowd’s display of affection for Dylan Larkin amplified the distraction the Red Wings have been dealing with in the months since their former captain’s trade request went publi...
Bottom Six Minutes: Do we want Dylan Larkin?
In the penultimate game of their first 2026-27 home stand, the Montreal Canadiens hosted their embattled divisional rivals, the Detroit Red Wings. The Habs won in a shootout, thanks in large part to an excellent Jacob Fowler performance, and in spite of some highly questionable officiating. I feel like I have spilled enough digital ink on officiating for several lifetimes, and we should have plenty of years to appreciate Fowler’s exploits. This Dylan Larkin saga, however, is one that can’...
Sunday Habs Headlines: Zachary Bolduc holds up his end during slow start
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Zachary Bolduc continues to do his part during the Canadiens early struggles. [ The Hockey Writers ] Being the head coach of the Canadiens is no easy task, but at least Martin St-Louis has his dad to lean on. [ Montreal Gazette ] Jayden Struble’s trade caught Arber Xhekaj off guard, admitting it was sad to see him go. [ Montreal Gazette ] The Habs may not have found their footing yet, but some of their top prospects are making strides in ...
Canadiens vs. Red Wings Top Six Minutes: Jacob Fowler goes six-for-six in the shootout
Montreal Canadiens news and notes As a chant of “We want Larkin!” ring out in the Bell Centre, Noah Dobson makes a great play backtracking on potential breakaway to get the crowd cheering for one its one players. The cheers get louder a bit later when Cole Caufield fires a shot from just above the goal line that finds a hole in Daniil Tarasov. Not a big enough hole apparently because none of the reviews show the puck over the line, so they overturn the call on the absence of a...
Canadiens vs. Red Wings: Game thread, lines, and how to watch
How to watch Game 5: Montreal Canadiens vs. Detroit Red Wings Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT In Canada: Sportsnet East (English), TVA Sports (French) In the Red Wings region: Detroit SportsNet Streaming: ESPN+, Sportsnet+, TVAS+ The best news the Montreal Canadiens have had all season is that Kaiden Guhle is recovered and ready to make his season debut this evening. For a defence that has experienced lapses in its play, having his talents back in the lineup will be ...
Canadiens vs. Red Wings: Game preview, start time, Tale of the Tape, and how to watch
How to watch Game 5: Montreal Canadiens vs. Detroit Red Wings Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT In Canada: Sportsnet East (English), TVA Sports (French) In the Red Wings region: Detroit SportsNet Streaming: ESPN+, Sportsnet+, TVAS+ Deep breaths. The Montreal Canadiens knew that they needed a better effort after being overwhelmed by the Carolina Hurricanes in their home-opener. By all rights, they delivered that better effort against the Nashville Predators. For 50 minu...
Saturday Habs Headlines: Josh Anderson tries to make his reduced minutes count
Montreal Canadiens news and notes John Anderson discusses the process of finding his current effective form. [ Journal de Montreal ] What could a new contract look like for Anderson? [ Journal de Montreal ] The start to the season wasn’t supposed to be this inconsistent for a stable Canadiens roster. [ La Presse ] Special teams have been a top concern. [ La Presse ] The players think the changes on special teams have been positive, and believe the results will come. ...
Montreal Canadiens trade Jayden Struble to Nashville for second-round pick
The Montreal Canadiens cleared some of their defensive depth on Friday, trading defender Jayden Struble to the Nashville Predators for a 2027 second-round draft pick. Les Canadiens ont acquis un choix de deuxième tour en 2027 des Predators de Nashville en retour du défenseur Jayden Struble. The Canadiens have acquired a 2027 second-round pick from the Nashville Predators in exchange for defenseman Jayden Struble. pic.twitter.com/MeM2DXQLQL — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) Octo...
Bottom Six Minutes: Mike Matheson cannot be doing that
The Montreal Canadiens dominated the Nashville Predators on Thursday night. In their first true wall-to-wall impressive effort of the year, the Habs looked like they were destined for a regulation win. Until, of course, some untimely penalties, and a decidedly unimpressive penalty kill presented a bump in the road, while Juuse Saros turned in a stellar performance to keep them from filling the net at even strength. Still, they got to the late stages of the third period looking like it was thei...
Friday Habs Headlines: A chance for Jacob Fowler
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Jacob Fowler finds himself in the spotlight with an early-season injury to Samuel Montembeault. [ Montreal Gazette | Sportsnet | Radio-Canada ] The Canadiens’ maturity is being tested as they look to balance ambitious and smart hockey. [ The Athletic ] Should Zachary Bolduc get a look in the top-6? [ Journal de Montreal ] Brayden Klimpke gives a sense of déjà vu to Bryce Pickford. [ Journal de Montreal ] Lina Ljungblom got a tattoo —...
Canadiens vs. Predators Top Six Minutes: A complete collapse
First period It’s a strong start to the game for Montreal as the top line gets the puck around the net, and the new-look second line puts it in it, a great play from Alex Newhook to carry the puck low in the zone, recover it after one chance and set up Chris Kreider. The Predators challenge for offside, and it’s a quick review to see that Kreider had been in the zone ahead of the puck. Montreal picks back up where it left off, with another high-danger scoring chance from Zacha...
Canadiens vs. Predators: Game thread, lines, and how to watch
How to watch Game 4: Montreal Canadiens @ Nashville Predators Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Predators region: SCRIPPS Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+ Injuries have begun to mount for the Canadiens, with Samuel Montembeault the latest on the list. That means a quick turnaround for Jacob Fowler from the disappointment of being cut from training camp, to a recall to join the team three games into the season, to ...
Canadiens vs. Predators: Game preview, start time, Tale of the Tape, and how to watch
Game 4: Montreal Canadiens vs. Nashville Predators Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Predators region: SCRIPPS Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+ After a couple of good results on the road to begin the season, the Montreal Canadiens returned home for a disappointing game at the Bell Centre. It wasn’t so much the end result of a 6-4 regulation loss that included an empty-netter, but how the team played in that defeat. The...
Thursday Habs Headlines: Home-opener serves up some lessons
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Only a handful of Habs brought their A game against a Carolina Hurricanes team that’s always one step ahead. [ Sportsnet ] Why the Habs have to “reset” their brains every time they play Carolina. [ Montreal Gazette ] The biggest lesson the Canadiens can take away from their home-opener loss. [ Hockey Inside/Out ] A packed alumni lounge and 22 Hockey Quebec youth players brought together the past, present and future at the Canadiens 109th ...
Jacob Fowler recalled after Montembeault injured at practice
After Samuel Montembeault was favouring his right leg leaving the ice after attempting to make a save , the Montreal Canadiens recalled goaltender Jacob Fowler on Wednesday. Les Canadiens ont rappelé le gardien Jacob Fowler du Rocket de Laval. The Canadiens have recalled goaltender Jacob Fowler from the Laval Rocket. #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/oUMKRAfzxB — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) October 7, 2026 While it is possible the move was done as a precaution because the La...
Montreal Victoire announce 2026-27 training camp roster
The Montreal Victoire will kick off their Walter Cup title defence with training camp that will open on November 19. The team will have two preseason games in Boston on November 24 and 25 against the Boston Fleet and New York Sirens. Their regular season begins at home on December 5 against the expansion team from Hamilton. On Wednesday, the team announced the 29 players who will take part in the team’s training camp. Nineteen players (the maximum allowed by the league) are signed to cont...
Montreal Canadiens jersey for Heritage Classic officially unveiled
On Wednesday, the NHL and Fanatics unveiled the two jerseys that will be used in the Heritage Classic, to be played outdoors at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg. Il est arrivé! Admirez les détails de notre chandail pour la Classique héritage 2026 de la LNH It's here! Dive into the details of our 2026 NHL Heritage Classic jersey #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/h6ZxHbOM6E — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) October 7, 2026 The game will take place on Sunday, October 25. From...
Wednesday Habs Headlines: The Demidov dilemma
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Ivan Demidov’s injury will be a big challenge. [ Sportsnet ] Nothing has come easy for Samuel Montembeault. [ Montreal Gazette ] Martin St-Louis faces some big decisions, early in the season. [ Journal de Montreal ] For better or for worse, the Canadiens appear to be the same team as last year. [ RDS ] Last night wasn’t just a typical home-opener, for many reasons. [ The Athletic ] Owen Beck wants to force Montreal’s hand. [ Mon...
Top Six Minutes: The Hurricanes have the Canadiens figured out
First period Nick Suzuki makes a nice play to bat the puck out to the neutral from eye level and then not play it to allow his teammates to change, stopping an early shift of pressure from Carolina. Juraj Slafkovský runs into a trap of two Hurricanes payers as he attempts to carry the puck out, turning it over in the neutral zone. It’s a panic from there as everyone tries to defend the slot instead of taking their assignments, and Taylor Hall scores from the slot. It doesn’t t...
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