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Caufield hopes for 4 Nations shot with U.S.

Cole Caufield was 13 years old when he watched T.J. Oshie become “T.J. Sochi,” dragging the United States past Russia in spectacular style with four shootout goals at the 2014 Olympics.

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Published: 1 month ago

Arpon Basu might have confirmed the place of Arber Xhekaj in the Montreal Canadiens lineup

Arber Xhekaj, known as "the Sheriff," continues to attract attention during the Montreal Canadiens' training camp, but recent updates he might lose his spot.

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Published: 3 months ago

Canadiens happy to have Xhekaj’s fight: ‘We stand up for one another’

When the Canadiens see Arber Xhekaj do whatever it takes to defend them, they value that more than most people understand. They don’t want Xhekaj to change, nor should they.

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Published: 3 months ago

The Montreal Canadiens have made their choice on Logan Mailloux

Based on recent decisions by the Montreal Canadiens, it appears increasingly likely that Logan Mailloux will start the season with the Laval Rocket.

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Published: 3 months ago

Bottom Six Minutes: Joshua Roy looks top-six ready

A second chippy preseason game in a row was not what most Montreal Canadiens fans were hoping to see on Tuesday night. There were injury scares both for the Habs and the Ottawa Senators, and the Canadiens had already lost two players to injury in the

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Published: 3 months ago

Atlantic Notes: Canadiens-Senators, Guhle, Red Wings

No supplemental discipline is expected after a flurry of controversial hits and injuries in last night’s Canadiens-Senators preseason tilt, reports Sportsnet’s Eric Engels. The fireworks started late in the first period when Ottawa forward Ridly

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Published: 3 months ago

Injury to Canadiens’ Reinbacher Hits Harder than One to Laine

The Montreal Canadiens far from averted disaster, with Patrik Laine out "just" 2-3 months. After all, David Reinbacher is out 5-6.

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Published: 3 months ago

Suspension for Arber Xhekaj: Martin St-Louis comments on the hit

During the match on Saturday against the Maple Leafs, Arber Xhekaj came to Patrik Laine's aid by going directly after Cédric Paré a few shifts later.

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Published: 3 months ago

Wednesday Habs Headlines: Make or break for Justin Barron

In today's links, Justin Barron looks to cement a place in the Habs future, how the Canadiens will manage without Patrik Laine, and Gary Bettman talks about the CBA and the salary cap.

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Published: 3 months ago

Canadiens, Senators exchange hits, words in intense pre-season game

The long-standing rivalry between the Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators picked up steam during a pre-season contest on Tuesday night.

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Published: 3 months ago

‘Sticking up for his teammates’: Struble defends Canadiens’ Xhekaj

Montreal Canadiens defenceman Jayden Struble talks about the hit that Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig dealt to teammate Kirby Dach and Arber Xhekaj standing up for the Canadiens.

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Published: 3 months ago

Hidden Game: Tempers flare as Canadiens drop exhibition match against Senators

Ottawa 4, Montreal 3. Arber Xhekaj gets 44 penalty minutes and two match penalties in two games.

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Published: 3 months ago

Despite injuries, Senators pull out scrappy win over Canadiens

The Ottawa Senators’ special teams turned in a superb performance in helping the visitors knock off the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in NHL pre-season action on Tuesday evening.

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Published: 3 months ago