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Canadiens @ Penguins: Game preview, start time, Tale of the Tape, and how to watch
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...
Canadiens recall Samuel Blais from the Laval Rocket
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...
Bottom Six Minutes: Jacob Fowler’s shutout, and the crease conundrum
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...
Victoire @ Goldeneyes recap & highlights: Montreal wins fourth straight game
After a road trip that saw them go from Halifax to Vancouver, the Montreal Victoire won their fourth straight game in a 4-2 win against the Vancouver Goldeneyes on Saturday afternoon. Sandra Abstreiter made 27 saves in her first start with the Victoire for her first PWHL win. Her last PWHL game was in March 2024, and she played three games for Ottawa in the league’s first season. Last year, she was Montreal’s third goaltender and did not see any PWHL action. She has represented Germany in...
Sunday Habs Headlines: Reactions to Phillip Danault’s acquisition
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...
Canadiens vs. Penguins Top Six Minutes: Jacob Fowler earns his first NHL shutout
First period Jacob Fowler comes out to play the puck in the opening seconds and sends it across to his defenceman. That should be the end of any nerves he felt after the giveaway for a goal in his last start. Arber Xhekaj shoves Rutger McGroarty in the back and sends him flying into the boards. That’s really just two minutes for being stronger. Joe Veleno gets a shot off short-handed, but the rebound just eludes Oliver Kapanen. Moments later Josh Anderson fires a shot off...
Canadiens vs. Penguins: Game thread, lines, and how to watch
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+ Jacob Fowler’s NHL debut versus the Pittsburgh Penguins went so well that the coaching staff has opted to give him the final start at the Bell Centre until January 7. With Samuel Montembeault due to return from his conditioning stint, it’s possible that this...
Canadiens vs. Penguins: Game preview, start time, Tale of the Tape, and how to watch
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...
Saturday Habs Headlines: ‘It’s a privilege to play here’
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Zack Bolduc finally breaks through at the Bell Centre. [ TSN ] Bolduc’s ability to adapt creates an important domino effect for the Canadiens. [ The Athletic ] Are the Habs misusing Arber Xhekaj? [ Montreal Gazette ] Lane Hutson has entered the Norris Trophy conversation, at least according to the bookmakers. [ TVA Sports ] Pascal Vincent praises Samuel Montembeault’s attitude. [ TVA Sports ] Around the league and elsewhere ...
Montreal Canadiens acquire Phillip Danault from the Los Angeles Kings
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...
Bottom Six Minutes: Zachary Bolduc finally has his Bell Centre moment
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...
Laval @ Cleveland recap & highlights: A shaky effort sends the Rocket to a second straight loss
The Laval Rocket left the friendly confines of Place Bell to head on the road in the midst of what was their biggest challenge of the season so far, without Joshua Roy, Alex Belzile, and Laurent Dauphin, who were suspended for Thursday’s game and the rematch on Saturday as well. That meant the top line featured Florian Xhekaj as the centre, flanked by Sammy Blais and Sean Farrell. On defence it was David Reinbacher and Tobie Bisson on the first pairing, with William Trudeau and Josiah Did...
Friday Habs Headlines: Looking for more from Cole and Nick
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Production from Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki has slowed in recent weeks, especially at even strength. [ La Presse ] Suzuki reportedly sits on the bubble when it comes to Team Canada at the Olympics. [ RDS ] Could Oliver Kapanen have played himself into contention for Team Finland? [ NHL.com ] Adam Engstrom is gaining momentum with the Habs. [ Journal de Montreal ] From a QMJHL trial to a Canadiens draft selection, Alexis Cournoyer h...
Canadiens vs. Blackhawks Top Six Minutes: Montreal scores six times, wins 4-1
First period The crowd is behind the team early trying to inspire a good start. The Habs look eager to give them one. Hopefully not too eager because that’s often when the problems start. Ivan Demidov pulls the puck past his defender to get in on net, but is pushed down before he can get a good backhand off. Moments later a ping rings throughout the Bell Centre as Josh Anderson tips Adam Engström’s point shot off the post. Cole Caufield picks up the puck behind the net, w...
Canadiens vs. Blackhawks: Game thread, lines, and how to watch
Game 34: Montreal Canadiens vs. Chicago Blackhawks Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Blackhawks region: CHSN Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+ Montreal’s performance versus the Chicago Blackhawks last season almost cost them in their charge for a playoff berth. The first meeting looked like the most winnable matchup during the year-end road trip that featured stops in Sunrise, Tampa, Las Vegas, and Denver, but ended up being...
Rocket Report: Reinbacher’s Renaissance
William Shoukri and Patrik Bexell teams up to talk about Laval Rocket and the ‘Big Beautiful Brawl’ where Alex Belzile, Laurent Dauphin (whom we forgot while recording) and Joshua Roy received three games suspensions, but more importantly what has happened to Joshua Roy since his demotion from the Montreal Canadiens? He isn’t on the first line of the Rocket, is that Pascal Vincent’s fault or Joshua Roy’s? However, points aren’t coming at the pace fans, or Eyes on the Prize staff, expected. ...
Canadiens vs. Blackhawks: Game preview, start time, Tale of the Tape, and how to watch
Game 34: Montreal Canadiens vs. Chicago Blackhawks Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Blackhawks region: CHSN Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+ It has been a difficult rebuild for the Chicago Blackhawks after they waited too long to move on from their aging championship-winning core. The team that was vying for the title of best in the league for a nine-year span from 2008-09 to 2016-17 saw that come to an abrupt end, not put...
Thursday Habs Headlines: Sunk by sloppy play
Montreal Canadiens news and notes As witnessed yet again in their loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, the Canadiens are too often sunk by their lack of discipline. [ Journal de Montreal ] Rookie goaltender Jacob Fowler readily admits he made a pretty costly mistake against the Flyers after misplaying the puck behind his own net. [ TSN ] With Mike Matheson out, Lane Hutson took on the heaviest workload against the Flyers and didn’t disappoint. [ Journal de Montreal ] Joe Vel...
Bottom Six Minutes: Habs bring too little, too late against Philly
Starting the day with a chance to potentially move into first place in the Atlantic division, the Montreal Canadiens were in action against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Bell Centre on Tuesday night. Unfortunately, they may have been a little late to arrive to that game mentally, as they fell behind 3-1 after two periods before coming on strong in the third. Those strong 20 minutes weren’t enough, as an empty netter would seal a 4-1 victory for the Flyers. Dan Vladar stepped up for the F...
Wednesday Habs Headlines: Some action for Monty
Montreal Canadiens news and notes A stint with the Laval Rocket could be a blessing in disguise for Samuel Montembeault. [ Journal de Montreal ] Revisiting the Canadiens’ 2025 off-season departures. [ The Hockey Writers ] Quentin Miller is making a name for himself this season. [ Journal de Montreal ] Montreal sports broadcaster Michael Whalen, who died last week at 82, was a master storyteller. [ Montreal Gazette ] William Trudeau is patiently waiting for his chance...
Canadiens vs. Flyers Top Six Minutes: Montreal gives away a win to Philadelphia
I’m not sure about these defence pairings Martin St-Louis has come up with, but I suppose we’ll have to see how they do. First period Jayden Struble gets caught up ice on the first shift, and Fowler has already had to face one transition rush. Cole Caufield is given about one-third of the offensive zone all to himself, but Dan Vladar saves the situation. The checking is tight right now. It’s like watching five fencing matches taking place at once. Adam Engström is ...
Canadiens vs. Flyers: Game thread, lines, and how to watch
Game 33: Montreal Canadiens vs. Philadelphia Flyers Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Flyers region: NBC Sports Philadelphia Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+ Mike Matheson played a great game on Sunday night, shadowing Connor McDavid for all but two minutes of the Edmonton Oilers’ captain’s five-on-five ice time and holding him to just a secondary assist. The Canadiens won’t have the benefit of Matheson’s services this...
Montreal Canadiens send Samuel Montembeault to Laval Rocket for conditioning
The Montreal Canadiens have dealt with their crowded crease with likely the most unexpected option. On Tuesday, the team sent goaltender Samuel Montembeault to the AHL’s Laval Rocket on a conditioning basis. Les Canadiens ont cédé le gardien Samuel Montembeault au Rocket de Laval à des fins de conditionnement. The Canadiens have assigned goaltender Samuel Montembeault to the Laval Rocket on a conditioning assignment. pic.twitter.com/FnhMAAIOrm — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) ...
Canadiens vs. Flyers: Game preview, start time, Tale of the Tape, and how to watch
Game 33: Montreal Canadiens vs. Philadelphia Flyers Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Flyers region: NBC Sports Philadelphia Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+ When the Montreal Canadiens played the Philadelphia Flyers six weeks ago, the Habs were a different team. They often fell behind in games and then relied on their depth of skill to pull them back in them, tying things up and getting games to overtime. They had overcome...
Tuesday Habs Headlines: Goalie Talk
Montreal Canadiens News and Notes Jakub Dobeš came up big at just the right moment. [ Radio-Canada ] Goalie talk. [ TVA Sports ] While the goaltending might have gotten the most attention, the Habs’ blue line has undergone a series of important changes. [ La Presse ] Youth, maturity, and the on-going, non-linear development of the NHL’s youngest (but not necessarily least experienced) team. [ The Athletic ] Taking a look at each team’s fastest-rising prospect, includ...
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