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The Pittsburgh Penguins snapped a couple of losing streaks on Sunday night with their 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens. The most important streak it snapped is the eight-game losing streak they were on. Arguably the more satisfying streak that it snapped was their nine-game shootout losing streak that went all the way back to […]
From PensBurgh | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
Watching the Montreal Canadiens this season has so far has been fun, frustrating, and at times infuriating. The most consistent source of frustration has probably been the goaltending the team has received this season, but close behind that has been officiating. That’s not new, nor is it unique for sports fans, though I do think the NHL’s officiating is significantly worse than most other sports. Talk to any fanbase in the NHL for long enough, and they’ll probably tell you the refs are ou...
From Eyes On The Prize | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Sidney Crosby moved to the top of the Penguins’ all-time scoring list on Sunday evening, passing franchise legend Mario Lemieux with a goal and an assist in the first period during the team’s game against the Montreal Canadiens. Crosby entered Sunday’s game trailing Lemieux by one point, tying and setting the new scoring record with […]
From PensBurgh | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Habs went 2-1-1 during the third week of December, and now sit second in the Atlantic Division with a record of 19-12-5. Montreal’s week got off to a rocky start after Sunday’s commanding win over the Edmonton Oilers, faltering against the Philadelphia Flyers. After Alexandre Texier opened the scoring just a minute into the game, the Habs went on to allow four straight and lose 4-1, with Jacob Fowler ending up placing the dagger himself after a turnover behind the net. Montreal p...
From Eyes On The Prize | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Here are your Pens Points for this Monday morning… Rickard Rakell had the deciding goal in the shootout as the Penguins beat the Canadiens 4-3 on Sunday night to snap an eight-game losing streak. [Recap] HOWEVER……….. Getting the win in a shootout and ending an eight-game skid wasn’t the only thing the players and fans […]
From PensBurgh | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
Pregame The Penguins mostly stick with their lines from Saturday night’s game, with the exceptions of Jack St. Ivany and Arturs Silovs getting into the action tonight. The visiting Canadiens are working with these formations as they call it in French. First period The game starts out frightening similar to last night — the Penguins […]
From PensBurgh | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
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From PensBurgh | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
Game 36: Montreal Canadiens @ Pittsburgh Penguins Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Penguins region: Sportsnet Pittsburgh Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+ With the Detroit Red Wings winning earlier today there is no chance for the Montreal Canadiens to occupy the top spot in the Atlantic Division today, and maybe that’s a good thing given how they’ve played the last couple of times that they’ve had that opportunity. Wh...
From Eyes On The Prize | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Game 36: Montreal Canadiens @ Pittsburgh Penguins Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Penguins region: Sportsnet Pittsburgh Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+ Last night’s game in Montreal was expected to be a milestone celebration, and that’s precisely what was delivered. But instead of being a big night for the visiting Sidney Crosby, three Canadiens players had important moments. Owen Beck finally got a goal to stay on the b...
From Eyes On The Prize | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The Flyers had a difficult week, not due to the caliber of their competition, but because of how the games ultimately played out. Things started well with a 4-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens, thanks in part to another quality start from Dan Vladar, which put the Flyers on a five-game point streak. However, the positivity quickly disappeared as the team blew back-to-back games that felt firmly in their control. Ironically, their first loss of the week came off one of the best starts ...
From Broad Street Hockey | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
With the Habs about to play two games on the road before their holiday break, and the injury to Jake Evans in last night’s game against the Penguins, they’ve called again for reinforcements from Laval. This time, it is Sammy Blais who will finally get a chance to make his Habs debut after being lost on waivers to the Toronto Maple Leafs earlier this season, before being reclaimed. Les Canadiens ont rappelé l'attaquant Samuel Blais du Rocket de Laval. The Canadiens have recalled forward Sa...
From Eyes On The Prize | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
The bookmakers are expecting a close contest between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens on Sunday in Pittsburgh, with the Penguins given moneyline odds of -115 and the Canadiens at -105. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Penguins vs. Canadiens Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Penguins (-115) Underdog: Canadiens (-105) Total: 6.5 Best Penguins vs. Canadiens Promo Codes How to Watch Penguins vs. Canadiens Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. ET How to wat...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 1 read
For their final home game of the 2025 calendar year, the Montreal Canadiens hosted Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Looking to build on a strong performance in their last outing against the Pens, the Habs turned to rookie Jacob Fowler to backstop them again. He responded with the best performance of his young career, stopping all 31 saves he faced for his first career shutout in a 4-0 win. Fowler’s brilliant performance drew a standing ovation from the fans after the game, but l...
From Eyes On The Prize | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Who: Montreal Canadiens (19-12-4, 42 points, 2nd place Atlantic Division) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (14-11-9, 37 points, 5th place Metropolitan Division) When: 7:00 p.m. eastern How to Watch: Broadcast locally Sportsnet Pittsburgh, streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: The Pens go right back to Canada for a game on Tuesday night against the Maple Leafs before making it to […]
From PensBurgh | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Montreal Canadiens news and notes “I’ve waited my whole life for this moment,” Jacob Fowler said after getting a shutout on his first Saturday night at the Bell Centre. [ TVA Sports ] Martin St-Louis offered his praise to Fowler. “The way he’s carrying himself, it’s like he’s been ready for this for a long time.” [ Radio-Canada ] Kent Hughes knows there are reasons why the Los Angeles Kings were comfortable trading away Danault, but is putting his faith in Danault’s career per...
From Eyes On The Prize | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Pregame Everything is different tonight for the Penguins, besides the Wotherspoon-Karlsson pair. Tommy Novak is back on the first line and Rickard Rakell is the latest in a long line to try at the second line center spot that Pittsburgh has been trying to fill in Evgeni Malkin’s absence. Ville Koivunen is back from being […]
From PensBurgh | about 2 months ago | 1 read
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From PensBurgh | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Los Angeles Kings and Montreal Canadiens were rumored to be involved in trade talks for weeks, and late Friday night, the two teams finally pulled off the speculated deal. The Kings shipped two-way center Phillip Danault back to the Montreal Canadiens, in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick. The Kings receive the draft pick which was originally acquired by the Canadiens from the Columbus Blue Jackets. Meanwhile Danault heads back to Montreal where he began his career, and looks to hit th...
From NHL Trade Rumors | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (14-10-9, 37 points, 7th place Metropolitan Division) @ Montreal Canadiens (18-12-4, 40 points, 2nd place Atlantic Division) When: 7:00 p.m. ET How to Watch: Broadcast locally on Sportsnet Pittsburgh, in Canada on City TV, SNE and TVAS, streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: The Pens are dropping the puck against the Canadiens again in 24 hours, […]
From PensBurgh | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
Game 35: Montreal Canadiens vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In Canada: CityTV, Sportsnet East (English), TVA Sports (French) In the Penguins region: Sportsnet Pittsburgh Streaming: ESPN+, Sportsnet+ The Pittsburgh Penguins were doing alright when the Canadiens faced them for the first time this season. They had just dropped a couple of games in shootouts, but those were versus the Dallas Stars (currently second in the Central Division) and Anaheim Ducks...
From Eyes On The Prize | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The NHL slate on Saturday, Dec. 20 includes the Montreal Canadiens versus the Pittsburgh Penguins at 7 p.m. ET, with best bets suggestions right here if you’d like the inside scoop. Best Canadiens vs. Penguins Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Cole Caufield, Canadiens +140 17 G in 34 GP Sidney Crosby, Penguins +170 19 G in 33 GP Nick Suzuki, Canadiens +180 10 G in 34 GP Bryan Rust, Penguins +200 12 G in...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
The Montreal Canadiens have brought back forward Phillip Danault, acquiring him in a trade from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. The Canadiens have acquired forward Phillip Danault from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick. News release ↓ #GoHabsGo https://t.co/u7S9L9pJnb — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) December 20, 2025 Danault has only five assists in 30 games this season, but his underlying po...
From Eyes On The Prize | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Time is ticking towards the midnight Holiday Roster Freeze in the NHL, and the LA Kings are anxious to trade unhappy center Phillip Danault. The Montreal Canadiens are rumored to be interested in a reunion, and the Kings' demand from the Habs in return is Jake Evans. But Montreal has other ideas. BREAKING: With the roster freeze just 5 hours away, the Kings are ready to trade Phillip Danault in exchange for Jake Evans 👀 Should the Habs take this deal? pic.twitter.com/8IDS5MRJRi — HFTV (@HFTVSp...
From NHL Trade Rumors | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
On the heels of a disappointing performance against the Philadelphia Flyers, the Montreal Canadiens were back on home ice for a Thursday night tilt with the Chicago Blackhawks. With the visitors missing their best player in Connor Bedard, the Habs found themselves with an excellent opportunity to get a win in their own building, which hasn’t been the easiest place for them to do that. Beating Chicago with the exact score they lost by two nights prior, they got a much-needed boost of confidence...
From Eyes On The Prize | about 2 months ago | 1 read
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Canadiens 4, Blackhawks 1 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( The Athletic ) Blackhawks switch up power-play units, seeking spark without Connor Bedard ( Sun-Times ) Blackhawks power rankings: Bedard’s shoulder, Nazar’s slump, Levshunov’s alarm clock ( The Athletic ) The Blackhawks Week That Was and Will Be, 12/17: Shifting tides ( SCH ) For trade purposes, Blackhawks should try to spread out d...
From Second City Hockey | about 2 months ago | 3 reads