Montreal Canadiens News and Rumors

What the Puck: Fans believe in Sam Montembeault as Habs' No. 1 goalie

"He'll be a difference-maker. People underrated him because he was picked up on waivers from Florida," Alexandre Lapointe said at McLean's Pub.

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Published: 2 months ago

Arber Xhekaj was spotted doing lunges after Thursday's game

Montreal Canadiens player Arber Xhekaj is a special athlete and he is a different beast than the others.

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Published: 2 months ago

Sam Montembeault Season Start Means Big Expectations from Canadiens

The post Sam Montembeault Season Start Means Big Expectations from Canadiens appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Sam Montembeault could not have started the season better than a 1–0 shutout of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Can he become number 1 in Montre

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Published: 2 months ago

Jack Todd: Silver linings for Canadiens after rough outing in Boston

While Cayden Primeau struggled and Montreal was outmuscled, Lane Hutson dazzled and Brendan Gallagher, Joel Armia and Josh Anderson played well.

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Published: 2 months ago

Red Wings’ Jeff Petry Day-To-Day, Justin Holl To Be Recalled

The Detroit Red Wings are expected to recall defender Justin Holl from the minor leagues as Jeff Petry (upper-body) deals with a day-to-day injury, shares Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press. Petry left the team’s Thursday night game partway

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Published: 2 months ago

The Lane Hutson show has arrived

On the box score, the Montreal Canadiens first goal on Thursday night against the Boston Bruins will show Brendan Gallagher from Joel Armia and Lane Hutson. The second goal will show Cole Caufield from Kaiden Guhle and Hutson. On the surface, two sec

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Published: 2 months ago

Breaking down the good and bad from the Habs' season opener | HI/O Show

Former Canadiens Chris Nilan and Rick Green have some concerns about what they've seen so far.

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Published: 2 months ago

About Last Night: Lane Hutson gets two assists in 6-4 loss to Bruins

Brendan Gallagher scores twice, but Montreal's poor record in the second half of back-to-back games has carried over from last season.

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Published: 2 months ago

Bottom Six Minutes: Brendan Gallagher is turning back the clock

Despite a 6-4 loss in their first road game of the season, there were some encouraging signs from the Montreal Canadiens in Boston. They had some important young players get involved in the scoring, and played a far closer game at five-on-five than t

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Published: 2 months ago

Friday Habs Headlines: Montembeault hits the marquee

In today's links, Samuel Montembeault's statement game, Arber Xhekaj says the Habs are done being pushed around, and Boone Jenner is out long-term.

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Published: 2 months ago

NHL Highlights: Bruins 6, Canadiens 4

Elias Lindholm and Cole Koepke both had a goal and an assist, while Mark Kastelic scored twice to help power the Boston bruins to victory over the Montreal Canadiens 6-4.

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Published: 2 months ago

Liveblog replay: Gallagher scores twice in 6-4 loss to Bruins

Cayden Primeau gets the nod in goal for the Montreal Canadiens in Boston.

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Published: 2 months ago