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Ilya Kovalchuk

Kovalchuk Helps Habs Burn Devils

Dan Rice | February 6, 2020

During his short time with the New Jersey Devils, Ilya Kovalchuk was always polarizing. Perhaps that’s why the team’s fans care so much about his departure and how it happened.…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils

Kovalchuk Scores in Shootout, Canadiens Rally Past Devils 5-4

The Canadian Press | February 4, 2020

NEWARK, N.J. — Ilya Kovalchuk scored the only shootout goal and the Montreal Canadiens rallied from a three-goal deficit to beat the New Jersey Devils 5-4 on Tuesday night. Montreal’s…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils

Montreal Canadiens Face an Ilya Kovalchuk Dilemma

Blain Potvin | February 4, 2020

When Montreal Canadiens general manager (GM) Marc Bergevin signed Ilya Kovalchuk on Jan. 3, many saw it as a desperation or even public relations move. Since that day, however, the…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Maple Leafs, Oilers, Flames, Canadiens, More

Jim Parsons | February 2, 2020

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is good news about Chris Kreider and possibly bad news about Kasperi Kapanen’s status with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Plus, what is the asking…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, NHL Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs

NHL Rumors: Flames, Maple Leafs, Canadiens, Ducks, More

Jim Parsons | January 22, 2020

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is lots of buzz surrounding the Calgary Flames and Toronto Maple Leafs potentially working on a deal, the Montreal Canadiens were listed as the…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Calgary Flames, NHL Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Islanders, Bruins, Red Wings, More

Jim Parsons | January 20, 2020

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news out of Montreal in respect to the team’s plans for Ilya Kovalchuk, the New York Islanders have a surprised goaltender in their…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, NHL Rumors

Montreal Canadiens Need to Sell High at Trade Deadline

Blain Potvin | January 18, 2020

The Montreal Canadiens and general manager Marc Bergevin approach the 2020 NHL All-Star break facing a difficult decision. Do they look to add pieces in the hopes they can make…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens, Trade Deadline

Kovalchuk, Price Lead Canadiens past Flyers 4-1

The Canadian Press | January 16, 2020

PHILADELPHIA — Ilya Kovalchuk scored twice and Carey Price recorded 40 saves as the Montreal Canadiens avoided a season series sweep with a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers

Canadiens’ Kovalchuk Signing: PR Move or Hockey Decision?

Blain Potvin | January 12, 2020

The Montreal Canadiens entered 2020 on a serious downward slide. Between the Christmas break and Jan. 10, the Habs have an 0-7-1 record, their only point in this latest losing…

Categories Canadiens Transactions

Ilya Kovalchuk Helps Canadiens Snap Skid With 2-1 Win Over Senators

The Canadian Press | January 11, 2020

OTTAWA — Ilya Kovalchuk’s winner in overtime helped the Montreal Canadiens snap an eight-game losing streak with a 2-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night. Coming into the game neither team had won…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators

NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Sabres, Flames, Oilers, More

Jim Parsons | January 3, 2020

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news on the Ilya Kovalchuk deal with the Montreal Canadiens, and are the Buffalo Sabres done making moves? The Calgary Flames who were…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Rumors

Canadiens Sign Kovalchuk

Brandon Share-Cohen | January 3, 2020

The Montreal Canadiens have agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract worth $700,000 at the NHL level with forward Ilya Kovalchuk, the team announced Friday. The deal will last…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, NHL News
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