Montreal Canadiens News and Rumors

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’ Patrik Laine a game-time decision vs. Capitals

As the Montreal Canadiens prepare for Game 3 of their first-round series against the Washington Capitals on Friday, the status of Patrik Laine remains up in the air. Laine will be a game-time decision, the team said. The winger did not participate in

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Published: 4 days ago

Finding the Right Spot for Laine in the Canadiens’ Lineup

The Montreal Canadiens took a bold swing when they acquired Patrik Laine, hoping the high-risk, high-reward winger could inject some offensive flair into a young lineup heading into the playoffs.…

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Published: 4 days ago

Canadiens vs. Capitals Game 3: Preview, start time, Tale of the Tape, and how to watch

2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Eastern Conference QFs Game 3: Montreal Canadiens (WC2) vs. Washington Capitals (M1) WSH leads 2-0 Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT
In Canada: CBC, Sportsnet (English), TVA Sports (French)
In the Uni

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Published: 4 days ago

Let’s talk about Patrik Laine with nuance

How quickly moods can change in the playoffs. There had been some frustration simmering in the background with Laine this season, but from what I could tell, the majority of fans understood going in that Laine was available for the price the Cana

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Published: 4 days ago

Friday Habs Headlines: Coming home

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

The Habs hope that the home crowd in Game 3 will be exactly what they need. [NHL.com]
Mike Matheson knows firsthand what playoff hockey in Montreal feels like. [TSN | La Presse]
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Published: 4 days ago

Canadiens Have 3 Good Veteran Free Agent Targets to Replace Savard

Last week, Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Savard announced he will hang up the skates after the 2025 Playoffs, bringing an end to a steady, hard-nosed career that spanned over 800…

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Published: 5 days ago

St. Louis: Returning home is exactly what Canadiens need

Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis believes a return to home ice can help his club gain some momentum against the Washington Capitals after losing the first two games of the series in D.C. "There's nothing like playing at home, especially

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Published: 5 days ago

Montreal Canadiens’ 5 Best Moves of the 21st Century

The Montreal Canadiens are the most storied and successful franchise in NHL history. With 24 Stanley Cups, their legacy spans decades of dominance and excellence. However, the last quarter of…

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Published: 5 days ago

‘We can play with them’: St. Louis on Canadiens’ mood after Game 2

Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis discusses his team’s mood after their first two games of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the confidence that they can compete with the Capitals.

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Published: 5 days ago

Who Is The Best Player Currently Playing Outside The NHL?

With Ivan Demidov recently joining the Montreal Canadiens, Alexander Nikishin joining the Hurricanes for practice, and Zeev Buium debuting with the Minnesota Wild, the list of top prospects playing outside the NHL has shrunk. This raises the question

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Published: 5 days ago

Bottom Six Minutes: Cross-checking to the face is now legal!

The Montreal Canadiens put up quite the fight in the third period on Wednesday night. Down 2-1 to the Washington Capitals in game two of the series, they played their absolute best in the final frame, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the one-goal d

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Published: 5 days ago