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Jakub Dobes

Canadiens Going to a 3-Goalie System Isn’t the Answer

William Bourget | December 22, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens have been here before. Goaltending depth, once considered a luxury, can quickly become a complication. With Jacob Fowler’s strong early performances and Samuel Montembault trying to rediscover…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

5 Under-the-Radar Canadiens Meeting Expectations in 2025-26

Ryan Szporer | December 21, 2025

It’s crazy Nick Suzuki could end up disappointing a portion of the Montreal Canadiens fanbase despite largely meeting expectations.

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Defeat Oilers 4-1 with Complete Team Effort

Ryan Szporer | December 14, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens got goals across the lineup and played an impressive defensive game in a 4-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday.

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Goaltending Competition Improved With Fowler’s Arrival

Trege Wilson | December 13, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens made a massive move after a devastating loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. They recalled three players from the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League (AHL):…

Categories Canadiens Goaltending, Canadiens Prospects, Montreal Canadiens

The Real Reasons the Canadiens Can’t Stop Bleeding Goals

William Bourget | December 12, 2025

For much of the season, the conversation around the Montreal Canadiens’ struggles has centred on one position, goaltending. When goals pile up, and losses follow, it’s the easiest place to…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Keep Missing Opportunities to Climb up the Standings

Ryan Szporer | December 10, 2025

The struggling Montreal Canadiens need to alter course after two straight humiliating defeats. Is there a move to be made, though? Not really.

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Outlast Maple Leafs, Winning 2-1 in Shootout

Spencer Lazary | December 6, 2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens face off in the third instalment of the Original Six matchup. The Maple Leafs come into this game with a three game winning…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs

Canadiens Must Ride or Die with Dobes in Net

Ryan Szporer | December 5, 2025

You can see why Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis replaced Jakub Dobes in net with Sam Montembeault recently. Kind of.

Categories Canadiens Goaltending, Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Edge Jets 3-2 in Shootout in Andrei Markov Homecoming Game

Ryan Szporer | December 3, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens impressively beat the Winnipeg Jets in a shootout on Wednesday with Andrei Markov in attendance.

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Winnipeg Jets

3 Takeaways From a Tough November for the Canadiens

William Bourget | December 2, 2025

After a promising start to the season, November served as a reality check for the Montreal Canadiens. The team that looked poised to surprise the league suddenly found itself fighting…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Have Options to Improve Goaltending

Trege Wilson | November 25, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens started hot this season and were, at one point, among the best teams in the league. Offensively, they were great, but goaltending was an issue, at least…

Categories AA, Canadiens Goaltending, Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Blue Jackets’ Marchenko Extends Points Streak to 12 in Shootout Win over Canadiens

Mark Scheig | November 17, 2025

The Columbus Blue Jackets got their first crack at the Montreal Canadiens since being eliminated by them at the end of last season. Despite blowing a third period two-goal lead,…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Montreal Canadiens, NHL News
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