With Alexander Zharovsky’s rise in the KHL, I reached out to an old friend and colleague, Ivan Letyagin, to get his input on the Montreal Canadiens prospect’s situation.
“Zharovsky is a very talented player, playing now in my homeland city in Ufa,” Letyagin begins. “His talent and potential are so huge that I would say that there have not been any such hockey players in Russia for a long time.”
There is a slight pause before Letyagin moves on to try to compare him to other top talent...
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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Jordan Kyrou or Robert Thomas could be deadline acquisitions who fit the Canadiens’ long-term vision. [ RDS ]
Juraj Slafkovský says he and Ivan Demidov are discussing the minute details of the game trying to get better together the same way Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield have over the years. [ TVA Sports ]
Goaltending and the penalty kill are threatening to derail Montreal’s season. [ La Presse ]
Cole Caufield and Lane Hutson have been amo...
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Dougie Hamilton has been near the top of every NHL trade board in recent weeks, after the team's intention to move on from his $9 million cap hit was made clear. However, last week's injury to top d-man Luke Hughes, landing him on LTIR, has brought a significant development to Hamilton's situation. Elliotte Friedman revealed on Hockey Night in Canada that trade talks for Hamilton have come to almost a screeching halt. (Hughes) is going to be out for a little bit. And what tha...
From NHL Trade Rumors
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In an entertaining, back-and-forth game at TD Garden, one that featured a Montreal hat trick and about 493 power play goals, the game-winning goal almost didn’t happen at all. Morgan Geekie’s second goal of the game with just under six minutes to go in the third period gave the Bruins lead they wouldn’t relinquish, with […]
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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
“I’ve always wanted to be successful. I’m always striving for perfection,” Juraj Slafkovský explains. The success he’s chasing is a career like compatriot Marian Hossa enjoyed. [ TVA Sports ]
Slafkovský has loved every minute he’s spent in Montreal and doesn’t understand why it is an unpopular destination for free agents. [ TVA Sports ]
Jake Evans said the penalty kill cost the Canadiens the game in Boston, and admits that he was a big part of...
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It’s cute seeing the Sportsnet panel covering the Montreal Canadiens on a day they have to because the Toronto Maple Leafs aren’t playing.
First period
Close checking and a high pace to begin this game. There isn’t a lot of room to work out there right now, but Montreal isn’t panicking under the pressure.
Samuel Montembeault leaves a giant rebound on the first shot he faces over five minutes in, but recovers in time to stop a second one.
Like it did in the last game bet...
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Game 52: Montreal Canadiens @ Boston Bruins
Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In the Canadiens region: CBC, Sportsnet E/O/P/1, Omni (English), TVA Sports (French) In the Bruins region: NESN Streaming: CBC Gem, ESPN+, Sportsnet+
For the first time since December 17, the Montreal Canadiens are no longer a seeded team in the Atlantic Division. With a win this afternoon, the Buffalo Sabres have moved into the third spot, and what was a threat from Buffalo to overtake the Canadiens w...
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Welcome to Saturday night hockey, folks! It’s 5º F in Boston, there’s a giant snowstorm coming, there’s an AFC Championship Game involving the Patriots tomorrow…everything is happening! If nothing else, it’s a nice night to stay in and watch a hockey game. Hopefully the Bruins put forth a better effort than last time they hosted […]
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Game 52: Montreal Canadiens @ Boston Bruins
Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In the Canadiens region: CBC, Sportsnet E/O/P/1, Omni (English), TVA Sports (French) In the Bruins region: NESN Streaming: CBC Gem, ESPN+, Sportsnet+
The Atlantic Division standings no longer feature a group of three teams at the top with a gap to the wild-card race. The Buffalo Sabres reeled in the Montreal Canadiens with two wins in eight days, and those results have also allowed the other chase...
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Just the facts Know your enemy Game notes See ya tonight!
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Best bets tips for the upcoming Boston Bruins versus Montreal Canadiens matchup at TD Garden are available for you below, prior to the 7 p.m. ET opening faceoff on Saturday.
Best Bruins vs. Canadiens Prop Bets
Player & Team
Odds to Score a Goal
Goals & Games Played
David Pastrnak, Bruins
+120
21 G in 46 GP
Cole Caufield, Canadiens
+155
26 G in 51 GP
Morgan Geekie, Bruins
+195
26 G in 50 GP
Nick Suzuki, Canadiens
+200
16 G in 51 GP
...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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The NHL has nine games on its Saturday schedule — see below for anytime goal-scorer odds from around the league.
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Today’s Top Anytime Goal Odds
David Pastrnak (Bruins) +120 to score
Bruins vs. Canadiens
Game Time: 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 24
Pastrnak’s stats: 21 goals in 46 games
Kirill Kaprizov (Wild) +120 to score
Wild vs. Panthers
Game Time: 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 24
Kaprizov’s stats: 27 goals in 52 games
Kyle Connor (Jets) +...
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Marie-Philip Poulin and Ann-Renée Desbiens saved the day again on Wednesday, but is the team lacking an identity beyond their superstars?
From The Ice Garden
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Game 51: Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres
Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Sabres region: MSG Buffalo Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+
The Montreal Canadiens’ lead over the Buffalo Sabres was reduced to three when the Sabres won a head-to-head game a week ago. However, the Canadiens have recovered with a couple of wins since, gaining ground to hold a four-point edge despite Buffalo playing three games since last Thurs...
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At 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, it’ll be the Montreal Canadiens versus the Buffalo Sabres at Bell Centre — with best bets tips in this article if you’re looking for an edge.
Best Canadiens vs. Sabres Prop Bets
Player & Team
Odds to Score a Goal
Goals & Games Played
Cole Caufield, Canadiens
+150
25 G in 50 GP
Tage Thompson, Sabres
+170
26 G in 49 GP
Nick Suzuki, Canadiens
+180
15 G in 50 GP
Juraj Slafkovsky, Canadiens
+230
19 G in 50 GP
...
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After wrapping up a three-game road trip, the Montreal Canadiens were back at the Bell Centre to host one of the top teams in the league, the Minnesota Wild. With the visitors playing the second half of a back-to-back, the Habs were in full control of the game at five-on-five, and ultimately took a 4-3 win in regulation thanks to a thrilling Cole Caufield goal with 15 seconds left on the clock. It was a thrilling way for the home crowd to celebrate a win, notwithstanding the strange nature of ...
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First period
The crowd picks up where it left of at the end of the last homestand, with a loud “Go Habs Go!” chant.
Each line played its first shift in Minnesota’s zone. Ivan Demidov worked himself into the best chance of the opening minutes, but passed off from a prime scoring area. He needs to be a little more selfish.
It looks like Montreal’s legs work again.
Kirill Kaprizov passes the puck from behind Montreal’s net right to Juraj Slafkovský, and he sends his linemate...
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Game 50: Montreal Canadiens vs. Minnesota Wild
Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Wild region: FanDuel Sports Network North/Wisconsin Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+
Over two months since he sustained a broken foot while blocking a shot, Kirby Dach will play his 16th game of the season tonight when the Montreal Canadiens host the Minnesota Wild. He will join Nick Suzuki’s line opposite Cole Caufield, reuniting a trio that h...
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The sportsbooks fancy the Montreal Canadiens at home (-143) over the Minnesota Wild (+120) when they face off on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. ET.
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Canadiens vs. Wild Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Favorite: Canadiens (-143)
Underdog: Wild (+120)
Total: 6.5
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How to Watch Canadiens vs. Wild
Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. ET
How to watch on TV: ESPN+
Location: Montréal, Quebec
Venue: Bell Centre
Liv...
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It’s no secret that the Montreal Canadiens have had penalty issues this season. After going through the Canadiens’ penalties drawn and taken this season , we found that there are some areas that appear to be significant outliers compared to the expectations we have about how NHL games are officiated.
About a month has passed, and I’ve scraped together enough time over the holidays and in the new year to track every game for each Atlantic Division team up to January 14th in the same way I ...
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Are you looking for an edge on the upcoming Montreal Canadiens-Minnesota Wild matchup on Tuesday, Jan. 20? Best bets suggestions are provided below, so take advantage before the 7 p.m. ET start.
Best Canadiens vs. Wild Prop Bets
Player & Team
Odds to Score a Goal
Goals & Games Played
Kirill Kaprizov, Wild
+120
25 G in 50 GP
Cole Caufield, Canadiens
+150
24 G in 49 GP
Nick Suzuki, Canadiens
+195
15 G in 49 GP
Juraj Slafkovsky, Canadiens
...
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It's been three months since Patrik Laine suited up for the Montreal Canadiens , and following his long recovery from his core muscle surgery, he's been the forgotten man as the Habs have established themselves as a true contender in the Eastern Conference. Laine practiced with teammates for the first time on Friday, but there really isn't a spot for him in the lineup when he's ready to return. Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette says the pending UFA will be on his last legs with the...
From NHL Trade Rumors
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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
The Canadiens will need to make some type of roster decision when both Patrik Laine and Kirby Dach are activated. Which forwards will make way for their returns? [ La Presse ]
As tough as it may be given what he has provided the team during his career, the odd man out should probably be Brendan Gallagher. [ The Athletic ]
Sunday was the four-year anniversary of Kent Hughes becoming general manager. [ Journal de Montreal ]
Hughes’s solid w...
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To finish up a three-game road trip, the Montreal Canadiens were in Ottawa for hockey day in Canada. Their last game against the Senators was certainly less than ideal, and this one was unfortunately no different. This time, however, the Habs had some magic up their sleeves.
After a decent first period, albeit one where the Habs could only do damage with their power play, they went to the room with a two-goal lead. What followed was an atrocious second period in which they mustered a palt...
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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
“We can’t always expect to win like this. We want to play to become a top team and win in the playoffs,” Jake Evans shared after the Canadiens stole last night’s win versus the Ottawa Senators. [ RDS ]
Mike Matheson says he’s only seen Sidney Crosby and Jonathan Huberdeau show the same ability as Ivan Demidov to handle the puck without ever looking at it. [ Montreal Gazette ]
Montreal gets an A grade for its opening half of the season. [ The A...
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