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Canadiens History

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 15

Matthew Zator | February 15, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Feb. 14 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Feb. 16 One of the most iconic teams in the history of the National Hockey League was close to relocating…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Column, Devils History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Penguins History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 13

Matthew Zator | February 13, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Feb. 12 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Feb. 14 The theme of Feb. 13 throughout NHL history has been bypassing the glory and helping your teammates find…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Maple Leafs History, Oilers History

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 12

Matthew Zator | February 12, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Feb. 11 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Feb. 13 Boston and Chicago are two of the charter U.S cities in the National Hockey League, and both of…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History

Greatest Montreal Canadien to Wear Each Jersey Number

Blain Potvin | February 11, 2026

Assembling a list of the greatest players to ever wear a number is not easy with a franchise as old and as storied as the Montreal Canadiens. It will also…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens

Carey Price: Saying Farewell to a Canadiens Legend

The Old Prof | February 10, 2026

Often, in the world of professional sports, loyalty and dedication seem hard to find. However, Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price embodies both these qualities to the fullest. In his own…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 10

Matthew Zator | February 10, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Feb. 9 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Feb. 11 Boston versus Montreal is one of the greatest rivalries in all professional sports, and both cities had big…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Flames History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 9

Matthew Zator | February 9, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Feb. 8 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Feb. 10 The National Hockey League not only added its most famous individual trophy on this date, but it also…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Column, Ducks History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Islanders History

7 Cool Things About Carey Price

The Old Prof | February 7, 2026

*This was originally published in Aug. 2021 For many years, Carey Price’s peers named him the Best Goalie in the NHL. Even though he has played his last NHL game,…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Goaltending, Player Profiles

Myth of the Montreal Canadiens’ Early Success

THW Archives | February 3, 2026

For generations, the Habs have been dogged by accusations that their historic Stanley Cup success was because they had territorial rights to the best players French Canada had to offer.…

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Canadiens’ Ken Dryden – Truly One of a Kind

Melissa Boyd | February 2, 2026

Originally written by Alexander Sciola, with updates by M. Boyd. The impact of Ken Dryden’s incredible legacy and body of work was felt off the ice just as much as…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Goaltending, Player Profiles

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 1

Matthew Zator | February 1, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 31 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Feb. 2 The number five has come up a lot on this date in National Hockey League history. Plus, some…

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Canadiens’ Fifth-Overall Pick Has Been Better Than First Before

Ryan Szporer | January 30, 2026

The Montreal Canadiens likely won’t end up with the player of the 2024 draft class at No. 5 overall, like they did in 1965 (Pierre Bouchard).

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