Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki scored the game-winning goal in overtime against the New York Islanders. However, teammate Patrik Laine stole the spotlight in his debut as the Habs downed the visiting Isles 2-1 on Tuesday. Laine scored the other Canadiens goal on the night, opening the scoring on the power play 7:23 into the
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The Montreal Canadiens engaged in a matinee battle against the Buffalo Sabres in conjunction with Remembrance Day in Canada and Veterans Day in the United States. The visitors were looking to halt a six-game slide and in the process earn their first victory in November. Mission accomplished, albeit in gonzo fashion, with a 7-5 final.
The Washington Capitals (7-2-0) continued their winning ways on Halloween night versus the Montreal Canadiens (4-6-1). With a 6-3 victory at Capital One Arena, Washington matched its best win total since 2015-16 through nine contests. This game featured nine goals across both teams, but none of them were scored in the first period. Tom Wilson
Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki has reached 70 points for the first time in his career. By reaching this plateau, he became the franchise’s first skater to collect 70 points in a season since Max Domi in 2018-19. Moreover, Suzuki becomes just the fifth Montreal skater in the salary cap era, which started in 2005-06,
With hockey season quickly approaching, those participating in fantasy hockey got an early look into the ESPN 2023-24 point projection. In total, 318 players received projected point totals for this season, including 12 members of the Montreal Canadiens. A total of 11 players in the NHL may reach the 100-point plateau, with Toronto Maple Leafs forward
With all the talk of teams’ core four players now that the Pittsburgh Penguins have assembled theirs, I thought it was an interesting topic to discuss with the Montreal Canadiens. They are a young team and although they look like they will be much more balanced throughout the lineup than that of the two most
It has been a very quiet summer for the Montreal Canadiens, who have only attended to their own restricted free agents (RFA) and some additions for their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate. With the underwhelming unrestricted free agent (UFA) class, the crowded NHL roster, and the fact the team isn’t ready to truly compete beyond
The Montreal Canadiens didn’t necessarily underpay for Cole Caufield. It’s hard to argue that when the Habs re-signed him to an eight-year, $62.8 million extension ($7.85 million hit per season) and his best offensive season yielded a relatively modest 36 points, albeit in just 46 games. However, based on his superstar potential, there’s a good
As the Winnipeg Jets conclude their three-game road trip, the team looks to take on the Montreal Canadiens tonight for a much-needed home game. While the Jets won two of three on the road, picking up five points, the team owes a lot to Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck for keeping the team in the
The Montreal Canadiens have only played seven games, with a record of 3-4-0. While that is a losing record, and it places them 24th in the NHL early in the season, it is what was expected of them as a rebuilding team that had to start the season relying on four rookies to play defense
No team will suddenly be expected to win all 82 games in a season due to the fact they won the first game. While it is satisfying for the fan base to enjoy the glow of a win against a Stanley Cup favorite in the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Montreal Canadiens will still lose more
During the 2022-23 season, the Tampa Bay Lightning will play their Atlantic Division foes 26 times, including four games against the Montreal Canadiens. After reaching the Stanley Cup Final in 2021 and losing to the Lightning, the Canadiens struggled during the 2021-22 season. The iconic NHL franchise could earn only 55 points, finishing last in
The Montreal Canadiens have positions at which they’re stronger and weaker, like any other like any other team. Unlike every other team though, having finished last in the NHL in 2021-22, they’ve just got things to work on even where they’re strongest. It’s just up to general manager Kent Hughes to prioritize. Related: Canadiens’ Biggest
The New Jersey Devils are playing the final half of a back-to-back tonight against the visiting Montreal Canadiens at Prudential Center. It is their second matchup of the season with the first ending in favor of the Devils who won by a final score of 7-1. Forward Michael McLeod played his best game of the
Ex-Montreal Canadiens forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi was always going to enjoy success with the Carolina Hurricanes. It was about as certain as death, taxes and at least a few readers disagreeing with the fairly innocuous thesis that the Habs should just move on instead of dwelling on the past. Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi – (Amy
The Montreal Canadiens are entering the 2021-22 season as underdogs; a role they always seem to play, no matter the outcome of the previous season. However, this season, due to the injuries and lineup changes, it’s warranted. Thanks in part to the retool placing an increased focus on the draft, some changes to the development
Aug. 10 has been a hectic day in National Hockey League history. A relocated team got its new identity and logo. An expansion team made its first-ever trade. A coaching change was made, and two future successful head coaches found new homes during their playing days. Avalanche Get Their Identity On Aug. 10, 1995, the
Hockey is constructed of a large network of people: players, coaches, trainers, scouts, management, and families, yet many are connected through a myriad of circumstances and small relationships. Come game time, these relationships make for enticing storylines, creating extra drama and sub-plots. Former teammates in junior can find themselves squaring off in the Stanley Cup