Sunday Habs Headlines: Faith in Owen Beck

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• Standing pat at the deadline was a vote of confidence in Owen Beck’s ability to help the team in its post-season push. [La Presse]
• On International Women’s Day yesterday, Martin St-Louis d

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  Published: 1 month ago

Canadiens Ivan Demidov was exactly as advertised in NHL debut

Ivan Demidov’s Montreal Canadiens debut was among the most anticipated, and the Russian winger lived up to the hype against the Chicago Blackhawks.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

How Canadiens, Maple Leafs can celebrate Tuesday

The Montreal Canadiens can clinch a playoff spot while relaxing Tuesday night. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs hope to secure the Atlantic Division title just across the Peace Bridge. A busy Tuesday in the NHL sees several clinching scenarios. The

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Bottom Six Minutes: Ivan Demidov dazzles in NHL debut

Monday night was one of the most anticipated games we’ve seen in some time for the Montreal Canadiens. Not only did they have an opportunity to secure a playoff berth for the first time since the COVID-shortened 2020-21 season, but the ultra-talent

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Tuesday Habs Headlines: Demidov Has Arrived

Montreal Canadiens News and Notes

• Ivan Demidov picked up his first goal and assist in his first NHL game. [TSN | Sportsnet | NHL]
• Demidov’s teammates wanted to make sure he felt as comfortable as possible upon arrival. [La P

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  Published: 2 weeks ago

St. Louis challenges Canadiens to 'calm the mind' with 1 game left

Montreal head coach Martin St. Louis issued a challenge to the Canadiens after they came up one point short of clinching a playoff spot in their penultimate game of the season. "I feel the guys are going through a time as a young team here where you

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Blackhawks’ Nazar shootout goal stands after review in win over Habs

Watch as Chicago Blackhawks’ Frank Nazar gets his shootout goal ruled a no-goal against the Montreal Canadiens before the referees overturn the decision after review.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Blackhawks Play Spoiler in Debut of Canadiens’ Demidov

The Chicago Blackhawks outlasted the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in a shootout, in the debut of Habs forward Ivan Demidov, who scored two points.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Canadiens rookie Demidov ‘feeling the love’ from Montreal fans

Montreal Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov reflects on his successful NHL debut, including the cheers and the ovations he got from the crowd.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Lane Hutson passes Chris Chelios for most points by Canadiens rookie defenseman

Montreal Canadiens rookie defenseman Lane Hutson has recorded 65 points in 81 games this season.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Demidov dazzles but Canadiens unable to clinch playoffs after loss to Blackhawks

Ivan Demidov electrified the crowd with a goal and an assist in his highly anticipated NHL debut, but the Montreal Canadiens missed a third opportunity to clinch a playoff spot with a 4-3 shootout loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Canadiens vs. Blackhawks Top Six Minutes: Montreal fails to clinch with shootout loss

• The Ivan Demidov era begins.

• Brendan Gallagher drives right through the slot, gets within six feet of the net … and shoots it too high. Please not this again.
• A cheer erupts as Demidov ste

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  Published: 2 weeks ago

Is all the hype over Habs recruit Ivan Demidov overkill?

Social media was flooded after the 19-year-old Russian signed with the Montreal Canadiens – and fans were excited. Sportscasters say the hype makes sense, but others say fans may need to manage their expectations.

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Published: 2 weeks ago