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Canadiens Must Match Capitals’ Physical Edge

William Bourget | April 23, 2025

Game 1 of the playoff series between the Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals served as a wake-up call for a young Habs team that has defied expectations all season. Despite…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Washington Capitals

Canadiens’ Anderson More a Beauchamp-Molson Than Masterton Contender

Ryan Szporer | April 10, 2025

Montreal Canadiens forward Josh Anderson’s recent contributions are a large reason why he’s their Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy nominee.

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Eek Out Win Over Flyers to Take Stranglehold on Wild-Card Spot

Ryan Szporer | April 5, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens averted a disastrous second loss to the non-playoff Philadelphia Flyers in two weeks, by beating them 3-2 on Saturday.

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers

Canadiens Maintain Advantage in Wild-Card Race with Win over Bruins

Ryan Szporer | April 3, 2025

Montreal Canadiens goalie Sam Montembeault settled for a 4-1 win over the rival Boston Bruins on Thursday at the Bell Centre.

Categories Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens

Devils & Canadiens Should Consider a Gallagher-for-Parent Trade

Mike Fink | February 23, 2025

The New Jersey Devils have only a handful of prospects they can trade at the deadline, but one who stands out is Xavier Parent. The forward is having a great…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Trade Deadline

Every Canadiens Player’s 2024 Christmas Wish List

Ryan Szporer | December 25, 2024

All the top items on each Montreal Canadiens player’s 2024 Christmas wish list has been collected for your holiday reading pleasure.

Categories Humor, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Sweet Home-and-Home Red Wings Series with 5-1 Win

Ryan Szporer | December 21, 2024

The Montreal Canadiens beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-1 in the second half of a home-and-home series to win three in a row for the first time.

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Need Gallagher for Success More than Ever

Edgar Chaput | November 8, 2024

Right now, it’s been open season to criticize the Montreal Canadiens, no matter how low the bar was set heading into the 2024-25 season. There is so much work to…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Should Never Start Anderson on the First Line Again

Ryan Szporer | November 3, 2024

The Montreal Canadiens are starting to show signs of desperation, to the point they’ve started Josh Anderson on the first line… again.

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

5 Worst Canadiens Contracts for 2024-25 Season

Ryan Szporer | August 7, 2024

The list of the five worst Canadiens contracts for 2024-25 features two new names, largely due to general manager Kent Hughes’ hard work.

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Who Just Missed Out on Calder Trophy Before Caufield

Ryan Szporer | August 6, 2024

Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield’s rejoined the Calder Memorial Trophy race. He may still fall short though, like these other Habs.

Categories Canadiens History, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Unlikely to Demote Another Veteran like Armia in 2024-25

Ryan Szporer | June 9, 2024

Montreal Canadiens forward Joel Armia seems safe from demotion at this point, like every other veteran on the roster heading into 2024-25.

Categories Montreal Canadiens
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