Montreal Canadiens News & Opinion

Mete in the Minors Makes Twisted Sense

Ryan Szporer | November 30, 2018

It’s hard to fathom Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin demoted defenseman Victor Mete based solely on his play. After all, Mete remains one of the most-mobile defensemen in the…

NHL News & Notes: Mete, Bjork & More

Brandon Share-Cohen | November 29, 2018

In today’s News & Notes, the Montreal Canadiens have assigned Victor Mete to the AHL, the Boston Bruins have assigned Anders Bjork to the AHL and the Carolina Hurricanes have…

NHL Rumors: Blues, Flyers, Nylander, Alzner, More

Jim Parsons | November 28, 2018

In today’s rumor rundown, the St. Louis Blues are looking around the NHL for a better option in goal but stopped in Detroit along the way, the Montreal Canadiens are…

Canes Top Canadiens – Weber Returns & McElhinney Stops 48

The Canadian Press | November 27, 2018

MONTREAL — Curtis McElhinney stopped 48 shots as the visiting Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Canadiens 2-1 on Tuesday night in Shea Weber’s return from injury for Montreal.
Victor Rask and Trevor van Riemsdyk scored for the Hurricanes (12-9-3), who h…

NHL News & Notes: Weber Returns, Matthews Healthy & More

Brandon Share-Cohen | November 27, 2018

In today’s News & Notes, Shea Weber is returning to action, Auston Matthews is ready to return and Jesse Puljujarvi is skating on the second line in Edmonton. Weber Returns…

NHL News & Notes: Schmaltz Trade, Hextall Fired & More

Brandon Share-Cohen | November 26, 2018

In today’s News & Notes, three young players were involved in a big trade, Ron Hextall has been fired in Philadelphia and Karl Alzner has been placed on waivers. Related:…

NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Hextall, Canadiens, More

Jim Parsons | November 26, 2018

In today’s rumor rundown, there are whispers the Kings are looking at moving Ilya Kovalchuk, there are names already being tossed around to take over for Ron Hextall after a…

John Moore’s Late Goal Lifts Bruins Over Canadiens

The Canadian Press | November 24, 2018

MONTREAL — John Moore scored a power-play goal in the third period as the Boston Bruins defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Saturday night in a hard-hitting and penalty-filled affair.
David Backes and Jake DeBrusk also scored for the Bruins (13-6-4)…

Who’s the Odd Hab Out when Weber Returns?

Ryan Szporer | November 24, 2018

With three straight defeats, the loss of defenseman Shea Weber may finally be catching up to the suprising Montreal Canadiens. Now 11-7-5, the Canadiens are still holding down an Eastern…

Sabres Beat Canadiens in Overtime for 8th Straight Win

The Canadian Press | November 23, 2018

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Jeff Skinner scored 3:06 into overtime after getting the tying goal late in regulation, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Friday for their eighth straight victory.
Buffalo’s win streak is the longest in the NHL a…

5 Takeaways at the Canadiens’ Quarter

Daniel Fuoco | November 23, 2018

The Canadiens have reached the quarter mark and expectations are high after a successful start to the season. The Habs currently sit in a playoff spot, albeit the second wildcard…

NHL News & Notes: Wideman Trade, Crosby’s Return & More

Brandon Share-Cohen | November 22, 2018

In today’s News & Notes, the Ottawa Senators and Edmonton Oilers have made a Thanksgiving Day trade, Sidney Crosby shined in his return from injury and the Montreal Canadiens have…