Montreal Canadiens News and Rumors

Canadiens vs. Sabres Top Six Minutes: Montreal’s offence comes through in the third

First period

Josh Anderson gets sprung on an early breakaway by Juraj Slafkovský it looked like he was going to take the puck too wide to get a shot, but he curled back to gain some space and got a backhand shot off from the slot. No goa

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Published: 1 month ago

Kent Hughes makes a roster shakeup ahead of the Canadiens-Maple Leafs clash

Florian Xhekaj recalled by the Montreal Canadiens while Joshua Roy returns to the Laval Rocket.

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Published: 1 week ago

Canadiens recall Florian Xhekaj, send Joshua Roy to AHL Laval

The Xhekaj brothers may yet suit up for a regular-season NHL game together. The Montreal Canadiens recalled Floridan Xhekaj, brother of defenceman Arber, from the Laval Rocket on Friday, the team announced.

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Published: 1 week ago

Montreal Canadiens recall Florian Xhekaj, send down Joshua Roy

The Montreal Canadiens made a personnel swap on Friday evening, recalling Florian Xhekaj from the Laval Rocket and sending down Joshua Roy.

Les Canadiens ont cédé l'attaquant Joshua Roy au Rocket de Laval. L'attaquant Florian Xhekaj

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Published: 1 week ago

'The answer’s in the mirror,' Cole Caufield says of Canadiens' slide

Martin St. Louis calls team meeting to address what's gone wrong. And while goaltending might be the biggest problem, it's not the only one.

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Published: 1 week ago

Nick Suzuki sends a clear message to Montembeault and Dobes after last night's 8-4 loss to the Capitals

The struggles in front of the net are generating a lot of chatter, but Nick Suzuki is staying the course, and the Canadiens' captain wants to send everyone a message.

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Published: 1 week ago

St. Louis snaps Canadiens’ attention to detail into focus ahead of matchup vs. Maple Leafs

The message was simple, delivered swiftly and pointedly, both through words and actions by Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis. Eric Engels tells us what it was and what it means.

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Published: 1 week ago

Maple Leafs’ Matthew Knies returns to practice, doubtful against Canadiens

The Toronto Maple Leafs are ever-so-slowly inching toward a return to health. Forward Matthew Knies returned to practice Friday ahead of a marquee Hockey Night in Canada matchup against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday (Sportsnet,

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Canadiens practice takes an unexpected turn in Brossard as Martin St-Louis steps away

The head coach of the Montreal Canadiens, Martin St-Louis, did something very rare at practice, and the players quickly understood he wasn't joking around.

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Published: 1 week ago

Dylan Strome gets emotional after learning his wife gave birth during the Capitals-Canadiens game

The Montreal Canadiens had another tough start against the Capitals on an emotional night in which Dylan Strome learned important family news during the game.

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Published: 1 week ago

Canadiens’ Jake Evans misses practice day after high hit

The forward is taking a therapy day and thus will not be on the ice with the team on Friday, the Canadiens announced.

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Published: 1 week ago

3 Laval Rocket Players the Canadiens Should Call Up

With injuries piling up for the Montreal Canadiens, and the possibility of more down the line, it’s becoming increasingly likely that the organization will look toward Laval for reinforcements. The…

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