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Ryan Szporer

After 10 years of writing hockey, Ryan decided it was as good a time as any to actually join The Hockey Writers for the 2014-15 season. Having appeared as a guest on such programs as CBC Radio One's Daybreak, Ryan has also written for the Montreal Gazette and Bleacher Report and worked for the NHL itself and his hometown Montreal Canadiens. He currently writes about all things Habs for THW, with it being a career highlight for him to have covered the 2021 Stanley Cup Final as a credentialed member of the press.

5 Things Canadiens Should Be Thankful for at Thanksgiving 2025

Ryan Szporer | November 27, 2025

Even as the injuries and losses pile up, the Montreal Canadiens still have a lot to be grateful for in time for U.S. Thanksgiving 2025.

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Beat Leafs 5-2 in Battle of Struggling Teams

Ryan Szporer | November 22, 2025

There is at least a sense the fortunes of the Montreal Canadiens are changing after they beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Saturday.

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs

Canadiens Reach 2025-26 Quarter Mark on Injury-Fuelled Low Note

Ryan Szporer | November 22, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens’ first quarter of 2025-26 reads like a tale of two teams, a Cup contender and a bottom-feeder ravaged by injury.

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Ovechkin Powers Capitals to 8-4 Rout of Canadiens with Hat Trick

Ryan Szporer | November 20, 2025

Alexander Ovechkin scored a hat trick and four total points as the Washington Capitals defeated the host Montreal Canadiens 8-4 on Thursday.

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Washington Capitals

Injured Canadiens Who’ve Been Missed the Most in 2025-26

Ryan Szporer | November 18, 2025

Montreal Canadiens fans have to just laugh at the situation’s absurdity, as the injuries pile up. Here are the four Habs they miss the most.

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Bruins Edge Canadiens as Arvidsson’s 200th Goal Stands as Winner

Ryan Szporer | November 15, 2025

The Boston Bruins edged the host Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Saturday, with Viktor Arvidsson’s 200th career goal counting as the winner.

Categories Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, NHL News

Time for Canadiens to Promote Bolduc in Light of Newhook Injury

Ryan Szporer | November 15, 2025

Montreal Canadiens forward Zachary Bolduc hasn’t done anything to warrant a promotion. He should still get one, with Alex Newhook out.

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Stars Shut Out Canadiens as Johnston Nets 100th Career Goal

Ryan Szporer | November 13, 2025

The Dallas Stars shut out the Montreal Canadiens 7-0 as Wyatt Johnston scored his 100th goal in Habs head coach Martin St. Louis’ 300th game.

Categories Dallas Stars, Montreal Canadiens, NHL News

Kings Keep On Winning on Road with Decisive 5-1 Victory over Canadiens

Ryan Szporer | November 11, 2025

The road-warrior Los Angeles Kings beat the host Montreal Canadiens 5-1 on Tuesday, Quinton Byfield leading the way with two points.

Categories Los Angeles Kings, Montreal Canadiens, NHL News

Canadiens’ Slafkovsky Unjustifiably Remains in the Shadow of Other No. 1 Overall Picks

Ryan Szporer | November 10, 2025

With the Canadiens having just played the Mammoth,, unavoidable comparisons between Juraj Slafkovsky and Logan Cooley are going to result.

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Caufield and Canadiens Jump On Mammoth Mistakes in 6-2 Win

Ryan Szporer | November 8, 2025

Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield’s two goals led the Habs to a 6-2 win over the Utah Mammoth on Saturday at the Bell Centre.

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Utah Mammoth

Canadiens & Stamkos Are Far from a Good Trade Fit

Ryan Szporer | November 8, 2025

Earlier this week, Sportsnet asked the question: “Why hasn’t it worked for Steven Stamkos in Nashville?” It wouldn’t work in Montreal, either.

Categories Montreal Canadiens
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