Friday Habs Headlines: It starts from the head coach

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• Martin St-Louis and the power of belief. [The Hockey Writers]
• Will St-Louis start to give Zachary Bolduc more opportunities? [Journal de Montreal]
• Alex Newhook’s good start was e

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  Published: 1 day ago

'Doesn't Have the Hockey IQ Necessary': Analyst's Comment Sparks Debate in Montreal

Jean-Charles Lajoie compares Alex Newhook and Zachary Bolduc with striking statements.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Bottom Six Minutes: Farcical officiating sinks the Habs in Edmonton

On Thursday night, the Montreal Canadiens took on a rather formidable opponent in Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers. Formidable in their own right, they proved even tougher to beat when the officials decided to join their team. With the Hab

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Canadiens should re-sign Mike Matheson, but for how long? | HI/O Bonus

Defenceman continues to lead Habs in ice time despite summer acquisition of fellow blue-liner Noah Dobson from New York Islanders.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Friday Habs Headlines: Superstar in the making

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• Ivan Demidov is standing out. [Montreal Gazette | Sportsnet | RDS]
• ‘My time will come,’ says Florian Xhekaj. [Montreal Gazette]
• Mike Matheson’s defensive game is getting noti

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  Published: 3 weeks ago

NHL Roundup: Islanders demolish Red Wings

NEW YORK — Emil Heineman scored twice, while Tony DeAngelo, Mathew Barzal and Simon Holmstrom each had a goal and an assist as the New York Islanders topped the Detroit Red Wings 7-2 on Thursday night. Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Kyle Palmieri also sco

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Canadiens blast refs, who 'took over the game' in Oilers comeback

The Montreal Canadiens were not pleased with the officiating in their 6-5 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.The Canadiens held a 5-3 lead, but the Oilers scored three goals - including two on the power play - in the final nine minutes of

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Oilers Defeat Canadiens 6-5 in a Wild Back-And-Forth Affair

The Edmonton Oilers (4-3-1) hosted the Montreal Canadiens (6-3-0) on Thursday night (Oct. 23) in an all-Canadian matchup. The Oilers returned home for a quick one-game stop after coming off…

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Published: 3 weeks ago

‘They don’t need the help’: Gallagher on Oilers’ power play chances

Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher says the team has to do a better job of controlling emotions, but adds, the Edmonton Oilers ‘don’t need the help’ by giving them power plays.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Podkolzin scores winner, Oilers rally to beat Canadiens

Vasily Podkolzin beat goalie Sam Montembeault with a backhander with 1:09 left and the Edmonton Oilers overcame a late two-goal deficit to edge the Montreal Canadiens 6-5 on Thursday night.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Podkolzin completes Oilers’ comeback with backhand beauty in dying minutes

Watch as Edmonton Oilers’ Vasily Podkolzin roofs a backhand beauty from in tight, to complete a stunning late comeback in the dying minutes of the third period against the Montreal Canadiens.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Canadiens @ Oilers Top Six Minutes: The officials flip the outcome in Edmonton

First period

• High energy from both teams to start the game.
• “Let’s Go Oilers! Go Habs Go!” rings out in the crowsd, and I think Montreal’s chant is louder.
• A nice chance from the fourth line of Zachary Bold

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  Published: 3 weeks ago

Oilers’ Draisaitl and Nugent-Hopkins score 58 seconds apart

Watch as Edmonton Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl cuts the lead to one before Ryan Nugent-Hopkins tied the game 58 seconds later vs. the Montreal Canadiens in the third period.

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Published: 3 weeks ago