Montreal Canadiens News and Rumors

Canadiens’ Laine, Struble out for Game 3 vs. Capitals, Xhekaj and Kapanen in

The Montreal Canadiens are adjusting their lineup ahead of Game 3 against the Washington Capitals.

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Published: 7 months ago

Canadiens Make Decision on Ominous Goalie Situation

The Montreal Canadiens seem set to stick with their current group of goaltenders for now. The team has struggled mightily throughout the 2025-26 season between the pipes. In fact, only the last-placed Buffalo Sabres have allowed more goals in the cur

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Published: 3 days ago

Projected Lineups for Canadiens vs Penguins – 12/11/25

The Montreal Canadiens take on the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CANADIENS (15-11-3) at PENGUINS (14-7-7) 7 p.m.…

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Published: 3 days ago

Canadiens goalie Jacob Fowler to make first NHL start against Penguins

Jacob Fowler will make his first NHL start as the Montreal Canadiens look to solve their goaltending woes Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Published: 3 days ago

Arber Xhekaj scratched as Canadiens unveil four lineup changes vs. Penguins

The blow is a hard one for defenseman Arber Xhekaj: he is sitting out again tonight.

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Published: 3 days ago

Breaking: Rookie goalie Jacob Fowler to make debut for Canadiens tonight

The Habs will start top goaltending prospect Jacob Fowler for the first time tonight against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Published: 3 days ago

Does Habs blue-liner Arber Xhekaj have his swagger back? | HI/O Bonus

Former Habs defenceman Rick Green thinks Xhekaj could play with Lane Hutson, while Chris Nilan is one of Xhekaj's biggest fans.

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Published: 3 days ago

Tough Love: Maple Leafs Coach Craig Berube Explains Scratching Nicholas Robertson

WWhen the Toronto Maple Leafs take the ice Monday evening against the Tampa Bay Lightning, fans will notice a different lineup compared to Saturday’s 2-1 shootout loss to the Montreal Canadiens.Head coach Craig Berube has removed forward Nicholas R

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Published: 3 days ago

Canadiens Don’t Need to Rush to Address Issues, Including Goaltending

The Montreal Canadiens find themselves in a difficult stretch, and emotions are naturally running high after an ugly 6–1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. The response from management was…

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Published: 3 days ago

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

Game 30: Montreal Canadiens @ Pittsburgh Penguins Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST
In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French)
In the Penguins region: Sportsnet Pittsburgh
Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+ “I can’t keep h

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Published: 3 days ago

Thursday Habs Headlines: All eyes on Jacob Fowler

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

Desperate times may call for desperate measures, but the Canadiens made the right choice calling up Jacob Fowler. [Montreal Gazette]
Fowler’s recall isn’t as risky as it may seem. [Sportsn

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Published: 3 days ago

Habs must improve regardless of who’s in net following Fowler call-up

Montreal Canadiens forward Josh Anderson on supporting rookie goaltender Jacob Fowler after his call-up to the team, while noting the team needs to play better no matter who’s in net.

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Published: 3 days ago