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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: 7 months ago

Canadiens’ Xhekaj goes top shelf for first goal of season

Watch as Montreal Canadiens defenceman Arber Xhekaj fires a point shot into the top corner past New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin to tally his first goal of the season.

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Published: 1 day ago

Two players scratched as Canadiens release lineup vs Rangers

It is confirmed: Jake Evans and Arber Xhekaj will be back in the lineup on Saturday.

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Published: 1 day ago

Hockey Night in Canada on Sportsnet: Canadiens vs. Rangers

The Montreal Canadiens look to beat up on the struggling Rangers on Saturday night in New York. Catch the action on Sportsnet East or Sportsnet+ at 7 p.m. ET / 4p.m. PT, or follow along with our live tracker.

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Published: 1 day ago

Canadiens @ Rangers: Game thread, lines, and how to watch

Game 31: Montreal Canadiens @ New York Rangers Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST
In the Canadiens region: CityTV, Sportsnet East (English), TVA Sports (French)
In the Rangers region: MSG
Streaming: ESPN+, Sportsnet+ The Canadiens

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Published: 1 day ago

Canadiens' three-goalie situation fuels trade talk around Jakub Dobes

The Montreal Canadiens currently have three goaltenders on their roster, and JiC is putting forward a trade proposal involving Jakub Dobes.

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Published: 1 day ago

Projected Lineups for Canadiens vs Rangers – 12/13/25

The Montreal Canadiens take on the New York Rangers tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CANADIENS (16-11-3) at RANGERS (15-13-4) 7 p.m. ET; MSG,…

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Published: 1 day ago

Backlash erupts after Norman Flynn says Nick Suzuki should be replaced on Team Canada by Senators forward

The 2026 Olympic Games are fast approaching, and the hockey tournament is already shaping up to spark intense debate.

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Published: 1 day ago

Canadiens Goaltending Competition Improved With Fowler’s Arrival

The Montreal Canadiens made a massive move after a devastating loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. They recalled three players from the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League (AHL):…

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Published: 1 day ago

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

Game 31: Montreal Canadiens @ New York Rangers Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST
In the Canadiens region: CityTV, Sportsnet East (English), TVA Sports (French)
In the Rangers region: MSG
Streaming: ESPN+, Sportsnet+ It was a surpr

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Published: 1 day ago

Stu's Slapshots: Canadiens' Arber Xhekaj a surprising healthy scratch

Defenceman will be back in lineup Saturday night in New York against Rangers after sitting out a game in Pittsburgh.

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Published: 1 day ago

Canadiens’ Fowler to start vs. Rangers, Evans and Xhekaj draw in

For the second straight game, the Montreal Canadiens are turning to their rookie in net.

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Published: 1 day ago

Robert Rousseau, four-time Stanley Cup champ with Canadiens, dead at 85

Robert (Bobby) Rousseau, a four-time Stanley Cup champion with the Montreal Canadiens in the 1960s, has died. He was 85. 

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Published: 1 day ago