Monday Habs Headlines: Samuel Montembeault reflects on journey from waivers to starter

In today's links, Montembeault's changing approach to top role, Caufield moving on from Team USA snub, Arber Xhekaj's place in the lineup, breakaway practice, worst Habs mall Santa, and Jacob Trouba could make his Ducks debut in Montreal.

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Published: 4 months ago

Canadiens @ Predators Top Six Minutes: Montreal hangs on to extend wining streak to five

First period

• Bridgestone Arena is about two-thirds full with how this season has gone for the team, but the ones who are there are into the game early, so credit to them.
• Their team has also brought some energy to this one ear

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  Published: 4 weeks ago

Canadiens inch closer to playoff spot with win over Predators

The Montreal Canadiens extended their lead for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Second-period goals from wingers Cole Caufield and Patrik Laine lifted the Canadiens to a 2-1 win over the Nashville Predators on Sunday.

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Published: 4 weeks ago

Canadiens’ Prospect Ivan Demidov Concludes KHL Season

Montreal Canadiens’ top prospect Ivan Demidov’s KHL season has just concluded, per a SKA St. Petersburg social post, and now eyes turn to the future of the skilled forward. Selected fifth overall by the Habs in the 2024 draft, Demidov, 19, scored

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Published: 4 weeks ago

NHL Live Tracker: Canadiens vs. Predators

The Montreal Canadiens aim to strengthen their hold on a playoff spot when they visit the Nashville Predators on Sunday. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT, and you can follow every play with our live tracker.

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Published: 4 weeks ago

Canadiens @ Predators: Game thread, rosters, lines, and how to watch

Game 77: 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: FanDuel Sports Network South
Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+ The New Yo

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Published: 4 weeks ago

Bruins-Sabres Projected Lines, Pairings: Can Boston Build Some Momentum?

The Bruins probably felt a weight lifted off their shoulders Saturday night. Sure, Boston was officially eliminated from Stanley Cup playoff contention for the first time since 2016 after the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Philadelphia Flyers, the l

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Published: 4 weeks ago

Projected Lineups for the Canadiens vs Predators – 4/6/25

The Montreal Canadiens take on the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CANADIENS (37-30-9) at PREDATORS (27-41-8) 7 p

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Published: 4 weeks ago

Canadiens @ Predators: Game preview, start time, Tale of the Tape, and how to watch

Game 77: 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: FanDuel Sports Network South
Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+ Saturday s

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Published: 4 weeks ago

Predators Head Coach Andrew Brunette Away From Team For Family Matters

Nashville Predators head coach Andrew Brunette missed the team’s Saturday practice due to family matters, and is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens, per Alex Daugherty of The Tennessean. Assistant coach Todd Richards ra

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Published: 4 weeks ago

Canadiens take 4-point lead in race for final playoff spot with comeback win

The Canadiens, who hold the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, gave themselves a four-point cushion over the New York Rangers with six games remaining.

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Published: 4 weeks ago

Bottom Six Minutes: Give Lane Hutson the Calder already

With the New York Rangers dropping their matinee on Saturday, the Montreal Canadiens knew there was a big opportunity for them in their evening contest with the Philadelphia Flyers. They completely flipped the script of their previous 6-4 loss to the

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Published: 4 weeks ago

The Montreal Canadiens’ late-season surge reintroduces the Bell Centre’s magic

Before this season, it has been a long time since a full Bell Centre hosted games with NHL playoff implications for the home team. In fact, due to COVID restrictions, and bubble playoffs, you have to go back all the way to April 2, 2019. That nigh

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Published: 4 weeks ago