Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
Ivan Demidov has arrived. [ Montreal Gazette ]
Demidov’s skill draws comparisons to some of hockey’ greats. [ Sportsnet ]
Demidov, Montemeault, and other topics. [ The Athletic ]
Jakub Dobeš might have the hot hand right now, but St-Louis isn’t worried about Montembeault. [ TVA Sports ]
Kris Letang knew what he was talking about when he said Mike Matheson was Montreal’s number one defenseman. [ TVA Sports ]
The Habs are young, b...
From Eyes On The Prize
| about 2 months ago
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Patrik Laine's tough start to the season just got even worse. The Montreal Canadiens have announced that Laine will be out for three to four months after undergoing surgery to repair a core muscle injury. Mise à jour médicale au sujet de Patrik Laine Medical update on Patrik Laine pic.twitter.com/pfFqpBo4E0 — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) October 25, 2025 At least he lasted five games this year before going down with a significant injury. Last season, his first with the Habs, Laine ...
From NHL Trade Rumors
| about 2 months ago
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Thursday’s win against Montreal felt like watching two different hockey teams wearing the same jerseys. For forty-ish minutes, the Oilers looked flat, careless, and completely disconnected. The passing was off, the mistakes piled up, and it felt like we were about to sit through another one of those nights where self-inflicted wounds ruined the result….
From In the Pressbox
| about 2 months ago
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On Thursday night, the Edmonton Oilers put up their biggest offensive showing of the season, scoring three unanswered to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 6-5. The messy back-and-forth affair turned controversial, owing to an imbalance in power play opportunities between the two teams. Edmonton had five on the night, converting on two in the final frame,…
From In the Pressbox
| about 2 months ago
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When you make a living writing about sports, sometimes you can see the writing on the wall. As was the case for this scribe, who started work on this article with about 10 minutes left in Thursday night’s game between the host Edmonton Oilers and visiting Montreal Canadiens. The score was 5-3 in favour of…
From In the Pressbox
| about 2 months ago
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Kris Knoblauch has seen enough. After the Edmonton Oilers ran through their 21st line combination through eight games of the season in Thursday night’s come-from-behind win over the Montreal Canadiens, the head coach faced a barrage of questions about just how many different lines the team has ran through. Much like they have for much…
From In the Pressbox
| about 2 months ago
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David Tomášek is officially on the board for the Edmonton Oilers. Facing off against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, Tomášek tied the game at one apiece in the first period, good for his first career NHL goal. Vasily Podkolzin and Noah Philp picked up the assists on the tying tally. After Podkolzin fed him the…
From In the Pressbox
| about 2 months ago
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Thursday afternoon means a fresh episode of Real Life was recorded, edited, and is ready to help you wrap up the week. On today’s podcast, the guys discussed the World Series, cruise ships, Oilers vs. Habs, and much more. The guys kicked off the Thursday episode of Real Life with a look ahead at the…
From In the Pressbox
| about 2 months ago
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The Utah Mammoth are having a tough time in negotiations with Logan Cooley, who is set to be an RFA after the season when his entry-level contract expires. He is currently making $950,000 AAV, but is expecting a large contract and a massive bump in pay, considering where the cap is going and contracts being signed around the league. Frank Seravalli said, "They don't have any $10 million AAV players. They're trying to keep it within their own team structure, like the Canadiens. Unless there's a...
From NHL Trade Rumors
| about 2 months ago
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Montréal's foundational signings are signed through 2027-28.
From The Ice Garden
| about 2 months ago
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The Calgary Flames have now lost seven straight games (at least they picked up a point in their 2-1 OT loss to the Montreal Canadiens Wednesday night). But with just three points, they sit with the second-worst record in the NHL, and talk is already surfacing about the potential of changing direction, and selling off veterans. Captain Mikael Backlund has spent his entire 18-year career in Calgary. But given their current situation, is it time for the Flames to consider moving him to recoup an ...
From NHL Trade Rumors
| about 2 months ago
| 1 read
Tonight is officially listed as a home game for Edmonton, but it feels like part of an eight-game road trip. The Oilers played the Rangers, Islanders, Devils, Red Wings, and Senators on the road, and they host the Canadiens tonight before playing in Seattle and Vancouver this coming Saturday and Sunday. It’s an odd one-game…
From In the Pressbox
| about 2 months ago
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Matt Savoie is getting a look on the top line of the Edmonton Oilers. During a Thursday morning skate ahead of the Montreal Canadiens coming to town, the rookie was elevated to the top line alongside Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. The 21-year-old has shown well in his first season in the NHL, and while…
From In the Pressbox
| about 2 months ago
| 1 read
The Montreal Canadiens were pegged as prime breakout candidates in the Atlantic Division, after making the playoffs and looking feisty against the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Washington Capitals in the spring. Last year, it took them until Nov. 11 to win five games. They’ve done that already this go-round, up to six after a 2-1 OT win…
From In the Pressbox
| about 2 months ago
| 3 reads
The Montreal Canadiens are at the Calgary Flames on Oct. 22 at 8:30 p.m. ET, and are -127 favorites, with the home team at +106.
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Canadiens vs. Flames Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Favorite: Canadiens (-127)
Underdog: Flames (+106)
Total: 5.5
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Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
How to watch on TV: ESPN+
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Venue: Scotiabank Saddledo...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 2 months ago
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Will Matthew Coronato score for the Calgary Flames versus the Montreal Canadiens, on Wednesday at 8:30 PM ET? Stats and info to help you make the right bet are provided in this article.
Matthew Coronato Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Canadiens
Anytime Goal Odds: +260 (Bet $10 to win $26.00 if he scores a goal)
Coronato Goals Betting Stats
Coronato has topped his points prop bet in one game he’s played with a set points prop.
Coronato compiled has three points on the season — a two-poi...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 2 months ago
| 2 reads
Is Zachary Bolduc likely to score a goal when his Montreal Canadiens play the Calgary Flames on Wednesday? The puck drops at 8:30 PM ET — we can help you make the right wager via the stats and trends available below.
Zachary Bolduc Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Flames
Anytime Goal Odds: +320 (Bet $10 to win $32.00 if he scores a goal)
Bolduc Goals Betting Stats
Bolduc has eclipsed his points prop bet in every game he’s played with a set points prop (two total opportunities).
Through ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 2 months ago
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Will Rasmus Andersson score for the Calgary Flames against the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday? Stats and info are available in this article, to help you make the best bet before the game starts at 8:30 PM ET.
Rasmus Andersson Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Canadiens
Anytime Goal Odds: +800 (Bet $10 to win $80.00 if he scores a goal)
Andersson Goals Betting Stats
Andersson has not yet topped a points prop bet in any game he’s played this year (two opportunities with a set points prop). ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 2 months ago
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At 8:30 PM ET on Wednesday, the Montreal Canadiens will play the Calgary Flames — is Juraj Slafkovsky going to score a goal? Insights and statistics are available below, to assist you in making the right call.
Juraj Slafkovsky Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Flames
Anytime Goal Odds: +235 (Bet $10 to win $23.50 if he scores a goal)
Slafkovsky Goals Betting Stats
In one game Slafkovsky has played with a set points prop (out of two opportunities), he’s eclipsed the prop total.
Slafkovsky...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 2 months ago
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Is Jonathan Huberdeau going to score a goal when his Calgary Flames face the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday? The puck drops at 8:30 PM ET — we can help you make the right bet via the stats and trends available in this article.
Jonathan Huberdeau Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Canadiens
Anytime Goal Odds: +260 (Bet $10 to win $26.00 if he scores a goal)
Huberdeau Goals Betting Stats
Huberdeau registered a point in 43 games last season, with 15 multiple-point games.
Last season, in 25 ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 2 months ago
| 2 reads
At 8:30 PM ET on Wednesday, the Montreal Canadiens will face the Calgary Flames — is Cole Caufield going to score a goal? Insights and statistics are available here, to assist you in making the best call.
Cole Caufield Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Flames
Anytime Goal Odds: +150 (Bet $10 to win $15.00 if he scores a goal)
Caufield Goals Betting Stats
In one game Caufield has played with a set points prop (out of two opportunities), he’s eclipsed the prop total.
Through seven games, C...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 2 months ago
| 1 read
Is Blake Coleman likely to score a goal when his Calgary Flames meet the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday? The puck drops at 8:30 PM ET — we can help you make the right bet via the stats and insights available in this article.
Blake Coleman Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Canadiens
Anytime Goal Odds: +350 (Bet $10 to win $35.00 if he scores a goal)
Coleman Goals Betting Stats
In one game Coleman has played with a set points prop (out of two opportunities), he’s eclipsed the prop total.
...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 2 months ago
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The rumors have been on and off since the end of last season. If Sidney Crosby ever decided that he wanted out of Pittsburgh, his boyhood favorite team, the Montreal Canadiens have been posited as a likely landing spot. Now top Habs insider Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports has even gone so far as to say 'It's Certain It's Going to Happen'. He appeared on the Real Kyper & Bourne show on Sportsnet recently to talk about the team's need for a second-line center, and how Crosby would be the...
From NHL Trade Rumors
| about 2 months ago
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At 7:30 PM ET on Monday, the Montreal Canadiens will face the Buffalo Sabres — is Juraj Slafkovsky going to score a goal? Insights and statistics are available in this article, to assist you in making the best wager.
Juraj Slafkovsky Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Sabres
Anytime Goal Odds: +210 (Bet $10 to win $21.00 if he scores a goal)
Slafkovsky Goals Betting Stats
Out of two opportunities, Slafkovsky has gone over his points prop bet in one game he’s played with a set points prop.
...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 2 months ago
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When the Buffalo Sabres face the Montreal Canadiens on Monday, is Ryan McLeod likely to light the lamp? Stats and trends to help you make the best wager are available below, so take a look before the puck drops at 7:30 PM ET.
Ryan McLeod Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Canadiens
Anytime Goal Odds: +450 (Bet $10 to win $45.00 if he scores a goal)
McLeod Goals Betting Stats
McLeod has not yet eclipsed a points prop bet in any game he’s played this year (one opportunity with a set points pr...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 2 months ago
| 3 reads