Ovechkin Scores OT Winner in Capitals’ 3-2 Victory Over Canadiens in Game 1

Alex Ovechkin scored the overtime game-winning goal in a 3-2 win for the Washington Capitals over the Montreal Canadiens at Capital One Arena on Monday night. In a physical Game…

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Published: 18 hours ago

Canadiens vs. Red Wings: Game preview, start time, Tale of the Tape, and how to watch

Game 78: Montreal Canadiens vs. Detroit Red Wings 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 Detroit X
Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+ With C

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Tuesday Habs Headlines: Cole Caufield in awe of Lane Hutson’s rapid development

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• Cole Caufield is amazed at how quickly Lane Hutson has developed into a complete NHL player. [The Athletic]
• Separating Hutson from Mike Matheson has done wonders for the rookie’s overall gam

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  Published: 2 weeks ago

Snapshots: Demidov, Nystrom, Landeskog, Schuldt

The KHL season has ended for SKA St. Petersburg after back-to-back overtime losses to Dynamo Moscow last week. That news was meant ot mark celebration for Montreal Canadiens fans eager for top prospect Ivan Demidov to come overseas, but it seems SKA

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Lane Hutson ties Chris Chelios for Canadiens’ rookie D-man points record

Lane Hutson is having one of the most productive rookie campaigns by a defenceman ever and now stands shoulder-to-shoulder with a Hall of Famer that Montreal Canadiens fans know plenty about.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Bottom Six Minutes: Jakub Dobeš steps up for the Habs

A completely gassed Montreal Canadiens roster rolled into Tennessee on Sunday, looking to keep building their lead on the final playoff spot in the East. Awaiting them were the Nashville Predators, who have already been eliminated from playoff conten

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Monday Habs Headlines: Jonathan Marchessault says Canadiens deserve a playoff spot

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• “They didn’t rush into sudden changes. They have a plan and are sticking to it,” Jonathan Marchessault says about how the Canadiens handled their rebuild to become a competitive team. [La Presse]

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  Published: 2 weeks ago

Matheson’s desperation helps keep Canadiens in control of wild-card race

The end of Sunday’s game was a showcase of pure desperation from Mike Matheson. It’s the kind of play he’s provided night-in, night-out as a leader on the surging Canadiens.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

NHL Highlights: Canadiens 2, Predators 1

Jakub Dobes made 36 saves and Patrik Laine delivered the game-winning goal as the Montreal Canadiens topped the Nashville Predators 2-1.

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Published: 2 weeks 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: 2 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: 2 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: 2 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: 2 weeks ago