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3 Areas the Canadiens Need to Address to Stay Hot After the Olympic Break

William Bourget | February 11, 2026

The Montreal Canadiens surprised many with how strong and competitive they looked early in the season. Despite modest external expectations, they established themselves as a structured, resilient team capable of…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Olympic Break Edition

THW Staff | February 8, 2026

The Montreal Canadiens’ schedule is entirely dominated by the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, Italy. The NHL is currently on a league-wide pause until Feb. 25, meaning there…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens’ Laine Represents a Low-Risk Trade Deadline Addition

Ryan Szporer | February 7, 2026

If the Montreal Canadiens can keep an open mind with regard to Sam Montembeault, they should be able to with regard to Patrik Laine.

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Trade Deadline

Canadiens’ Evolving Roster Needs Will Affect Their Trade Deadline Strategy

Blain Potvin | February 2, 2026

Montreal Canadiens General Manager (GM) Kent Hughes has identified several areas of need, but which ones are the most pressing, heading into the 2026 Trade Deadline?  Related: Canadiens’ Slafkovsky’s Growth & Experience Will…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Hoping History Repeats Itself After Goalie Coach Change

Ryan Szporer | January 29, 2026

The Montreal Canadiens made the right choice letting ex-goaltending coach Eric Raymond go on Wednesday, replacing him with Marco Marciano.

Categories Canadiens Goaltending, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens, Dobes Face Avalanche with Point to Prove

Ryan Szporer | January 29, 2026

Similar circumstances, hopefully a different result for the Canadiens, as they brace for another Avalanche with Jakub Dobes in net.

Categories Canadiens Goaltending

Canadiens Keep Struggles Against Atlantic Alive Despite Win Over Senators

Ryan Szporer | January 18, 2026

Even if the Canadiens miraculously came back from two goals down to beat the Senators, “near-disaster” works better than “miracle.”

Categories Montreal Canadiens

3 Players the Canadiens Need More From to Finish the Season

William Bourget | January 15, 2026

The Montreal Canadiens have exceeded expectations at different points this season, staying competitive despite injuries, lineup juggling, and a young core still learning how to win consistently in the NHL.…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Should Consider Sending Jakub Dobes to Laval

William Bourget | January 12, 2026

At first glance, it feels almost wrong to even suggest sending Jakub Dobes to the Laval Rocket. Not because he has been bad all season, but because of how good…

Categories Canadiens Goaltending, Laval Rocket, Montreal Canadiens

Texier Scores Hat Trick as Canadiens Beat Panthers 6-2

Ryan Szporer | January 8, 2026

Montreal Canadiens forward Alexandre Texier was the difference-maker, as he scored his first hat trick in a 6-2 win over the Florida Panthers.

Categories Florida Panthers, Montreal Canadiens, NHL News

Canadiens’ 3-Man Crease Rotation Is Hurting Dobes’ Development

William Bourget | January 8, 2026

The Montreal Canadiens’ decision to roll with a three-goalie rotation has sparked plenty of debate over the past few weeks. Much of the conversation has focused on Samuel Montembeault’s struggles…

Categories Canadiens Goaltending, Montreal Canadiens

5 Questions for the Canadiens to Answer in Second Half of 2025-26

Ryan Szporer | January 7, 2026

There are things that are impossible to know regarding the outlook of the Canadiens’ 2025-26 season, even after a successful first half.

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens
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