Montreal Canadiens News and Rumors
Olympic rosters: Lingering questions, final projections for Canada and USA
The wait is almost over. Each of the 12 countries competing in the men's hockey tournament at the 2026 Olympics in Milan, Italy, must submit a 25-man roster by Wednesday - 14 forwards, eight defensemen, three goalies.Team Canada general manager Doug
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Published: 6 days ago
Monday Habs Headlines: Juraj Slafkovský’s rise
Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- “I feel like I’m headed in the right direction. I still have to keep working, though,” Juraj Slafkovský said after his excellent third-period performance last night. [Sportsnet | TVA Sports]
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Published: 6 days ago
‘He’s a specimen’: Dobson praises Slafkovsky’s game after massive night
Montreal Canadiens defenceman Noah Dobson praises Juraj Slafkovsky’s unique skillset after a three-point night against the Tampa Bay Lightning, and credits his line including Ivan Demidov and Oliver Kapanen for being tough to play against.
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Published: 6 days ago
Canadiens’ Slafkovsky emerging as a threat that can’t be ignored
Despite the loss, Juraj Slafkovsky was the best player on the ice for either team on Sunday night, and the Canadiens have needed every bit of that talent of late. Eric Engels digs into Montreal’s undeniable emerging star.
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Lightning Win 5-4 Shootout Classic vs. Canadiens
The Tampa Bay Lightning (22-13-3) won an incredibly important game in the Atlantic Division race. They won a wild and crazy game 5-4 against the Montreal Canadiens (20-12-6). The game…
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Published: 6 days ago
Philadelphia Flyers, Christian Dvorak Discussing Extension
In yesterday’s rendition of Saturday Headlines with Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the insider suggested that the Philadelphia Flyers are working toward an extension with center Christian Dvorak, and it could get done relatively soon. Since he si
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Published: 6 days ago
Lightning hold off Canadiens’ rally, extend winning streak to four games
Nikita Kucherov scored twice, Gage Goncalves added two assists and had the deciding goal in the shootout as the Tampa Bay Lightning held off the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 on Sunday.
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Published: 6 days ago
Canadiens @ Lightning Top Six Minutes: Montreal powers through bad luck to earn a point
First period
- A nice start from Phillip Danualt’s line with Josh Anderson and Alexandre Texier sees the Canadiens play the first shift of the game in the offensive zone.
- Ivan Demidov creates a zone entry and Juraj Slafkovský
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Published: 6 days ago
Canadiens’ Slafkovsky rips equalizer with 3.8 seconds left
Watch as Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky makes no mistake with his one-timer to beat Tampa Bay Lightning’s Jonas Johansson to tie the game with just 3.8 seconds left.
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Published: 6 days ago
Arber Xhekaj makes a powerful gesture after teaching Scott Sabourin a lesson
Arber Xhekaj made a strong impact Sunday against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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Published: 6 days ago
Canadiens’ Xhekaj beats Lightning’s Sabourin in heavyweight tilt
Watch as Montreal Canadiens defenceman Arber Xhekaj takes multiple blows against Tampa Bay Lightning’s Scott Sabourin before landing a finisher during the first period.
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Published: 6 days ago
Canadiens @ Lightning: Game thread, lines, and how to watch
Game 38: Montreal Canadiens @ Tampa Bay Lightning
Start time: **5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST**
In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French)
In the Lightning region: The Spot
Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+
It’s a makeshift defence
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