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Don’t think this threesome will end easily
Raphael Simard

Even in 2026, the Canadiens’ three-way goaltending rotation remains a recurring topic. We thought we were done with it at the start of the season, but think again: Samuel Montembeault’s injury has changed everything. It’s changed everything because Jacob Fowler is the number one goaltender for now, and Jakub Dobes won’t be sent down to […]

Don’t think this threesome will end easily
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Zachary Bolduc is becoming indispensable
Vincent Larue

It didn’t take Zachary Bolduc long to make his presence felt this season. After just six games, the Quebec native already has four points, including two goals. But beyond his offensive production, it’s his impact on the Canadiens’ results that’s really starting to draw attention. Tonight, against the Buffalo Sabres, Bolduc once again played the […]

Zachary Bolduc is becoming indispensable
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The Montreal Goalie Controversy: Chapter #157
Mathis Therrien

The Montreal Canadiens have always had a goaltending controversy on their team, except during Carey Price’s tenure. Whether it was José Théodore frustrated at losing his starting spot to Price, the Halak/Price dilemma, the Montembeault/Allen/Primeau three-way competition, or, more recently, the Dobes/Montembeault debate, Montreal knows this all too well. We’ve been through several goalie controversies, […]

The Montreal Goalie Controversy: Chapter #157
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A Perfect Performance: Jacob Fowler Set a Franchise Record
Mathis Therrien

The Montreal Canadiens once again didn’t play their best game last night against the Detroit Red Wings, but at least they managed to come away with the win without allowing a single goal. Jacob Fowler was flawless in net for the Habs, stopping all 30 shots from the Detroit Red Wings and shutting the door […]

A Perfect Performance: Jacob Fowler Set a Franchise Record
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“We Want Larkin”: Here’s What to Make of Dylan Larkin’s Comments
Mathis Therrien

As expected and anticipated, Montreal Canadiens fans at the Bell Centre gave Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin a very special welcome. As soon as the puck dropped, the fans made their voices heard, chanting “We want Larkin” in unison in hopes of perhaps convincing Larkin—and especially his entourage—to come to Montreal. “We Want Larkin” […]

“We Want Larkin”: Here’s What to Make of Dylan Larkin’s Comments
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Top 5: Gavin McKenna and the Leafs Shine Against the Avalanche
Mathis Therrien

Only four teams weren’t in action yesterday on a big Saturday for hockey in the National Hockey League, with 14 games on the schedule. Aside from the Montreal Canadiens’ game, there were plenty of goals and highlights. Here’s a recap. 1. The Maple Leafs Are Impressive Toronto is off to a strong start this season, […]

Top 5: Gavin McKenna and the Leafs Shine Against the Avalanche
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Michael Hage for Dylan Larkin: A Moral Dilemma?
Tony Patoine

Morality is one of those characteristics that is often mentioned when it comes to distinguishing humans from the other creatures that inhabit the Earth and its surroundings. On Channel D, does the lioness feel guilty about killing the little antelope calf that’s limping? One might doubt it… Same goes for the alligator, who wouldn’t have […]

Michael Hage for Dylan Larkin: A Moral Dilemma?
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Kaiden Guhle will play his first game of the season tonight
Mathis Therrien

With yesterday’s trade involving Jayden Struble, we were eagerly awaiting word on whether this meant another defensive lineup change for the next game—tonight against the Detroit Red Wings at the Bell Centre. We were anticipating either an extended opportunity for Adam Engstrom, the recall of David Reinbacher, or Kaiden Guhle’s return to the lineup. Well, […]

Kaiden Guhle will play his first game of the season tonight
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Engstrom or Reinbacher: The CH’s New Dilemma After Struble vs. Xhekaj
Mathis Therrien

Jayden Struble’s departure puts an end to a dilemma for the Montreal Canadiens that lasted two full seasons and the start of this season. That dilemma was the choice between Arber Xhekaj and Jayden Struble, as everyone knew that one day, the Habs would have to decide which of the two to keep. Kent Hughes […]

Engstrom or Reinbacher: The CH’s New Dilemma After Struble vs. Xhekaj
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Acquisition of Jayden Struble: The Preds’ GM Weighs In
Mathis Therrien

The Montreal Canadiens surprised everyone yesterday by making a move, as Kent Hughes completed a trade sending defenseman Jayden Struble to the Nashville Predators. Hughes addressed the congestion on the blue line, as the Habs had too many defensemen capable of playing in the NHL, and Struble simply wasn’t a good pairing with Arber Xhekaj. […]

Acquisition of Jayden Struble: The Preds’ GM Weighs In