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Matheson Out, Beck In; Fowler Starts For Montreal Canadiens vs. Sabres

As it has for most NHL teams early on in the season, the injury bug continues to take a bite out of the roster of the Montreal Canadiens. Late Tuesday morning team announced that they will be without defenseman Mike Matheson when they host the Buffalo Sabres at 6:30 pm ET on Tuesday night at […] The post Matheson Out, Beck In; Fowler Starts For Montreal Canadiens vs. Sabres appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

Mike Matheson out day-to-day with lower-body injury

The Montreal Canadiens had a healthy blue line for one game, at least. On Tuesday, it was announced that Mike Matheson will be out due to a lower-body injury. Jacob Fowler sera le gardien partant pour un 3e match de suite, ce soir contre les Sabres. Jakub Dobes affrontera les Capitals demain soir. Mike Matheson absent contre les Sabres. Blessure au bas du corps, évaluation quotidienne. Owen Beck en uniforme ce soir. — Patrick Friolet (@PFrioletRDS) October 13, 2026 The Cana...

Sick Puck Links: Beck Up For Habs; Larkin Reality; NHL Trade Rumors

Get ready to start your day with the latest and hottest Montreal Canadiens news, plus NHL trade and free agent rumors from around the hockey world! Here are your Sick Podcast Puck links: Sick links The injury bug didn’t let up on the Montreal Canadiens on Monday. Forward Florian Xhekaj – who was ruled inactive […] The post Sick Puck Links: Beck Up For Habs; Larkin Reality; NHL Trade Rumors appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

European Canadiens Prospect Report: A slow start for Alexander Zharovsky

The European leagues are between seven and 12 games into the season, and the Montreal Canadiens prospects have had mixed success so far. In this article we take a look at the progress of most of the prospects while some have been left out due to not truly being prospects anymore. Alexander Zharovsky RW/C | Salavat Yulaev Ufa (KHL) | Russia Zharovsky has been the main focus among the European prospects, especially as he spent the summer in Montreal with Ivan Demidov. Viktor Kozlo...

Canadiens vs. Sabres: Game preview, start time, Tale of the Tape, and how to watch

How to watch Game 6: Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres Start time:  **6:30 PM EDT / 3:30 PM PDT** In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Sabres region: MSG Buffalo Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+ The Buffalo Sabres had a favourable schedule to begin the 2026-27 season after their first playoff berth in 15 years. They just completed a five-game homestand last night, beating the Florida Panthers. Their season record sits at just 3-3-0, however, as they, ...

Tuesday Habs Headlines: Goalie Talk and Injuries

Montreal Canadiens News and Notes Jacob Fowler is back with the Habs, and Jakub Dobes fully supports the decision. [ TVA Sports | La Page Sportive | Montreal Gazette ] The Canadiens are encouraging internal competition. [ Sportsnet ] Martin St-Louis stresses that Jake Evans’ current ice time is not a reflection of his contributions. [ La Presse ] The sample size is still quite small, but how does St-Louis feel about his team? [ The Athletic ] The Habs recall Owen Bec...

Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin day to day with upper-body injury, will likely miss game against Canadiens

BUFFALO – Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin suffered an upper-body injury early in the second period of Monday afternoon’s 5-3 win over the Florida Panthers and will likely miss tonight’s road game against the Montreal Canadiens, coach Lindy Ruff said. Ruff said Dahlin is day to day and wouldn’t accompany the Sabres when they left to begin their three-game road trip. He could join the team later in the trip. “They treat him better here,” Ruff ... Read the full article The post Sabres’ Rasmus ...

Florian Xhekaj Injured; Montreal Canadiens Call Up Owen Beck

Already down two regulars in their forward group, and with forward Florian Xhekaj suffering an injury in practice on Monday, the Montreal Canadiens have called up forward Owen Beck from the Laval Rocket. After missing Saturday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings with an undisclosed injury, rookie Florian Xhekaj was back at practice on Monday […] The post Florian Xhekaj Injured; Montreal Canadiens Call Up Owen Beck appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

Montreal Canadiens recall Owen Beck

The Montreal Canadiens have recalled Owen Beck from the Laval Rocket on Monday, the team announced. Les Canadiens ont rappelé l'attaquant Owen Beck du Rocket de Laval. The Canadiens have recalled forward Owen Beck from the Laval Rocket. #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/9brkJcLu0A — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) October 12, 2026 After playing on Saturday with only 11 forwards, the Canadiens felt the need to recall Beck. Florian Xhekaj has been dealing with an injury, and left ...

Sick Puck Links: Fowler Or Dobes? Edvinsson And NHL Trade Rumors

Get ready to start your day with the latest and hottest Montreal Canadiens news, plus NHL trade and free agent rumors from around the hockey world! Here are your Sick Podcast Puck links: Sick links As colleague Nick Lariviere pointed out on Sunday, the Montreal Canadiens’ top powerplay unit should include winger Zachary Bolduc. Speaking […] The post Sick Puck Links: Fowler Or Dobes? Edvinsson And NHL Trade Rumors appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

Monday Habs Headlines: The Danault line’s quick chemistry

Montreal Canadiens news and notes Phillip Danault’s trio with Zachary Bolduc and Alexandre Texier is converting its off-ice chemistry to in-game success. [ Journal de Montreal ] Kaiden Guhle’s return brought equilibrium to the Canadiens’ blue line that it lacks without him. [ La Presse ] The Bell Centre crowd’s display of affection for Dylan Larkin amplified the distraction the Red Wings have been dealing with in the months since their former captain’s trade request went publi...

Lariviere: Zach Bolduc Deserves A Promotion On The Powerplay

Zach Bolduc getting a promotion to the top power play unit may be exactly what the Montreal Canadiens need to jumpstart their offense.  The Montreal Canadiens’ power play has been abysmal, starting the regular season going just 1-for-17 in their first five games. In fact, the top unit, who was the main reason that the […] The post Lariviere: Zach Bolduc Deserves A Promotion On The Powerplay appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

Dylan Larkin adds fuel to Canadiens trade rumors after Montreal visit with Red Wings

Dylan Larkin had nothing but praise for the Montreal Canadiens, raising eyebrows amid the growing trade speculation in the 2026-27 NHL season. Dylan Larkin heard the “We want Larkin” chants at Bell Centre during the Detroit Red Wings’ 1-0 shootout loss against the Montreal Canadiens . Of course he did. Whether that changes his outlook on his trade request and his reportedly infinitesimal trade list remains to be seen, but he’s at least opened up a world of opportunities with his postgame sta...

Bottom Six Minutes: Do we want Dylan Larkin?

In the penultimate game of their first 2026-27 home stand, the Montreal Canadiens hosted their embattled divisional rivals, the Detroit Red Wings. The Habs won in a shootout, thanks in large part to an excellent Jacob Fowler performance, and in spite of some highly questionable officiating. I feel like I have spilled enough digital ink on officiating for several lifetimes, and we should have plenty of years to appreciate Fowler’s exploits. This Dylan Larkin saga, however, is one that can’...