Montreal Canadiens News and Rumors

Projected Lineups for Canadiens vs Red Wings – 10/09/25

The Montreal Canadiens take on the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CANADIENS (0-1-0) at RED…

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Published: 19 hours ago

15 things we learned from a wild first 3 days of NHL action

Three days, 21 games, all 32 teams in action. What a shot of adrenaline to start the 2025-26 NHL season. With no games Friday, it's an ideal time to take a (very early!) pulse of the league. Here are 15 things we've learned thus far:Pasta, P

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Published: 1 hour ago

Patrik Laine’s Quiet Start Raises Big Questions for the Canadiens

When the Montreal Canadiens took on Patrik Laine, they weren’t just betting on talent; they were betting on redemption. Once one of the NHL’s most feared goal scorers, Laine arrived…

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Published: 2 hours ago

Brendan Gallagher Defends Mike Matheson Against Online Criticism After a Standout Performance

After the almost perfect game yesterday from the Montreal Canadiens, a veteran took the time to publicly defend one of his most important teammates.

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Published: 3 hours ago

Bottom Six Minutes: The Zachary Bolduc trade pays early dividends

After a season opener where they struggled to cash in on their opportunities, the Montreal Canadiens rolled into Detroit the very next night and put up five goals in two periods. A torrid pace benefited the transitional quick-strike abilities of the

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Published: 3 hours ago

Tension Builds in Lane Hutson Contract Talks as Kent Hughes Stands Firm

We've been hearing more and more in recent days that tensions are rising in the negotiations between Lane Hutson and the Montreal Canadiens.

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Published: 3 hours ago

NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks, Florida Panthers, and Montreal Canadiens

The Sharks have some free agents to move. The Panthers may be eyeing Evgeni Malkin. The Montreal Canadiens and Lane Hutson impasse continues.

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Published: 3 hours ago

Friday Habs Headlines: First impressions

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

Montreal eyes new heights in 2025-26. [Montreal Canadiens]
What we learned on opening night about how the Canadiens will play this season. [The Athletic]
There’s no rush when it

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Published: 8 hours ago

Bolduc & Dobes Help Lead Canadiens to 5-1 Victory Over the Red Wings

Two Original Six organizations locked horns on Thursday night (Oct. 9), as the Detroit Red Wings and Montreal Canadiens squared off in Detroit. The Canadiens made their way to Motown…

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Published: 14 hours ago

Canadiens score three first-period goals to spoil Red Wings’ season-opener

Mike Matheson had a goal and an assist and the Montreal Canadiens spoiled Detroit’s season opener with a 5-1 victory over the Red Wings on Thursday night.

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Published: 14 hours ago

Red Wings Fans Allegedly Ejected for Throwing Objects on the Ice vs. Canadiens

While the Montreal Canadiens dominate the Detroit Red Wings by a score of 5 to 1, a completely crazy scene took place at Little Caesars Arena live from Detroit.

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Published: 14 hours ago

Canadiens @ Red Wings Top Six Minutes: Habs spoil the party

It’s the start of the Detroit Red Wings’ centennial season, so of course they want the Montreal Canadiens in attendance to make it a proper spectacle.

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