Montreal Canadiens News & Opinion

Byron Suspended 3 Games

Brandon Share-Cohen | January 16, 2019

The NHL’s Department of Player Safety has suspended Montreal Canadiens’ forward Paul Byron for three games. The 29-year-old forward has never been suspended or fined in his career but did…

Canadiens & Bruins Reignite Rivalry

Drew Johnson | January 16, 2019

When the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens meet, it’s emotional – mostly based on deep hatred for one another. For nearly a century, the two teams have developed that hatred…

Canadiens Control Panthers – Niemi Makes 52 Saves

The Canadian Press | January 16, 2019

MONTREAL — Antti Niemi made a career-high 52 saves as the Montreal Canadiens extended their win streak to three games with a 5-1 victory over the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night.
Shea Weber, Phillip Danault, Max Domi, Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Brendan G…

Canadiens Need Shaw Back More Than You’d Think

Ryan Szporer | January 15, 2019

There is little doubt the Montreal Canadiens could fetch a hefty ransom for a healthy Andrew Shaw ahead of the trade deadline. Nevertheless, it might make sense to keep him,…

Canadiens Beat Bruins – Petry With OT Winner

The Canadian Press | January 15, 2019

BOSTON — Jeff Petry scored 15 seconds into overtime, batting the puck out of the air and past Tuukka Rask to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Monday night.
Carey Price stopped 41 shots for the Canadiens. Paul Byron…

Canadiens Blank Avalanche – Price Gets Shutout

The Canadian Press | January 13, 2019

MONTREAL — Carey Price stopped all 28 shots he faced for his third shutout of the season as the Montreal Canadiens blanked the Colorado Avalanche 3-0 on Saturday night.
Brett Kulak, Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Jordie Benn, into the empty net, scored third-p…

Top Canadiens Bergevin Could Trade for the Right Price

Ryan Szporer | January 12, 2019

Montreal Canadiens general manager did just say he wouldn’t “give up assets for the short term”, but his word has never stopped him before. To be fair, at his press…

NHL Rumors: Schenn, Bobrovsky, Canadiens and More

Jim Parsons | January 11, 2019

In today’s rumor rundown, there is an update on the interest surrounding Blues’ forward Brayden Schenn, the Montreal Canadiens and Philadelphia Flyers will be two teams to watch and things…

Canadiens Need to Add a Piece or Two

Sam Mendelsohn | January 11, 2019

Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin seems to have made up his mind a few weeks ago. In a recent press conference, he announced that his current roster will remain…

Blues & Binnington Bury Canadiens

The Canadian Press | January 11, 2019

ST. LOUIS — Oskar Sundqvist had a goal and an assist and rookie Jordan Binnington made 28 saves to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night.
Robert Thomas, Jay Bouwmeester and Sammy Blais also scored for St. L…

Canadiens Hold Off Red Wings

The Canadian Press | January 9, 2019

DETROIT — Brendan Gallagher and Joel Armia scored 66 seconds apart early in the second period, and the Montreal Canadiens edged the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Andreas Athanasiou scored twice for the Red Wings, but Jeff Petry added a goal 1…

NHL News & Notes: Schmaltz, Smith, Renouf & More

Brandon Share-Cohen | January 8, 2019

In today’s News & Notes, Nick Schmaltz is out for the remainder of the season, Reilly Smith is still day-to-day with an undisclosed injury, Dan Renouf has been recalled by…