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Dec 12, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) plays the puck against Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki (14) during the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
54 minutes ago  |  By Elias Edmonson

New images released show the major highway accident that delayed the Canadiens-Penguins game

Photo of Canadiens and Penguins
2 hours ago  |  By Elias Edmonson

Tonight's game between the Canadiens and Penguins is delayed due to a major accident

Photo of Nick Suzuki and Joey Hishon
3 hours ago  |  By Elias Edmonson

Former Avalanche first-round pick joins Nick Suzuki on Canadiens Mentors Trip

Nov 22, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj (72) plays the puck against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
7 hours ago  |  By Elias Edmonson

Canadiens scratch Arber Xhekaj and confirm multiple lineup changes for Penguins game

Photo of Jacob Fowler
8 hours ago  |  By Leo Honein

Jacob Fowler set to start against the Penguins as Canadiens reveal projected lines

Apr 27, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens center Jake Evans (71) plays the puck against the Washington Capitals during the second period in game four of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
8 hours ago  |  By Elias Edmonson

Renaud Lavoie reveals new update on Jake Evans after his departure for personal reasons

Sep 22, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Jacob Fowler (32) stretches during the warmup period before the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
10 hours ago  |  By Elias Edmonson

Canadiens break an NHL rule with Jacob Fowler, and it could lead to consequences

Sep 22, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Jacob Fowler (32) stops Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel (81) during the shootout period at the Bell Centre.
11 hours ago  |  By Gabriel Sami

Canadiens change course on Jacob Fowler and are poised to drop two big announcements

Photo of Jake Evans and Owen Beck
22 hours ago  |  By Elias Edmonson

New details emerge on Jake Evans' injury as the reason for Beck's recall becomes clear

Dec 9, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Sam Montembeault (35) during the third period of the game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
Dec 10  |  By Elias Edmonson

Signs grow that a Canadiens trade is brewing as three teams send goalie scouts to the Bell Centre

Nov 29, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki (14) before the game against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Dec 10  |  By Elias Edmonson

Nick Suzuki's postgame comments subtly point to goaltending issues after Habs' blowout loss to Lightning

Photo of Martin St-Louis
Dec 10  |  By Elias Edmonson

St-Louis explains Fowler's recall as the Habs keep the young goalie away from reporters

Oct 16, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens center Jake Evans (71) gets ready for a face-off against the Nashville Predators during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
Dec 10  |  By Elias Edmonson

Injury uncertainty looms as Canadiens list Jake Evans away for 'personal reasons'

Photo of Samuel Montembeault and Jacob Fowler
Dec 10  |  By Elias Edmonson

Multiple surprises unfold at Canadiens practice, highlighted by a special scene between Monty and Fowler

Nov 28, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Montréal Canadiens defenseman Jayden Struble (47) congratulates goaltender Sam Montembeault (35) after the Canadiens defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-1 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Dec 10  |  By Elias Edmonson

Three Canadiens at risk of losing their spots after recent call-ups

Sep 22, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Jacob Fowler (32) takes a breather during the third period of the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
Dec 10  |  By Elias Edmonson

Jacob Fowler's NHL debut may come sooner than you think

Sep 22, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Jacob Fowler (32) celebrates the win against the Pittsburgh Penguins with teammates at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
Dec 9  |  By Leo Honein

Canadiens recall three players, including goaltender Jacob Fowler, after 6-1 loss to Lightning

Dec 2, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Ivan Demidov (93) looks on during warm-up before the game against the Ottawa Senators at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
Dec 9  |  By Elias Edmonson

Canadiens make multiple power-play changes as Demidov loses his spot on PP1

Nov 15, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Sam Montembeault (35) makes a glove save against the Boston Bruins during the third period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
Dec 9  |  By Elias Edmonson

Pierre LeBrun confirms major Olympic team Canada decision involving Samuel Montembeault

Sep 27, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Laurent Dauphin (36) skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
Dec 9  |  By Elias Edmonson

Virus spreads through Canadiens organization as multiple players fall ill and call-up plans shift

Photo of Colorado Avalanches Nathan MacKinnon and Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki
Dec 9  |  By Elias Edmonson

Avalanche approved to wear Nordiques jerseys for matchup against the Canadiens at the Bell Centre

Photo of Hunter Jones
Dec 9  |  By Elias Edmonson

Canadiens organization completes another goalie move, settling the recent confusion

Nov 11, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens center Kirby Dach (77) skates against the Los Angeles Kings during the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
Dec 9  |  By Elias Edmonson

Bizarre scene at the Bell Centre involving Kirby Dach as the Canadiens impose an unusual ban

Photo of Samuel Montembeault
Dec 9  |  By Elias Edmonson

Big update on Sam Montembeault emerges live from practice, putting circulating rumours to rest

Photo of Martin St Louis and Samuel Montembeault
Dec 9  |  By Elias Edmonson

Canadiens call press conference as confirmation looms regarding Samuel Montembeault's status

Oct 4, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Samuel Montembeault (35) Look on against the Ottawa Senators during the second period at Bell Centre.
Dec 9  |  By Gabriel Sami

New rumors surround Canadiens goalie Samuel Montembeault after surprising locker room photo

Photo of Canadiens and Blues
Dec 8  |  By Elias Edmonson

Blues' surge back into the playoff race could derail trade talks with the Canadiens

Photo of Canadiens prospect Bryce Pickford
Dec 8  |  By Elias Edmonson

Top-scoring Canadiens prospect Bryce Pickford left off Team Canada's World Juniors roster

Photo of Flames GM Craig Conroy (left) and Canadiens GM Kent Hughes (right)
Dec 8  |  By Elias Edmonson

Flames' head scout returns again, fueling growing trade speculation with the Canadiens

Photo of Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 8  |  By Elias Edmonson

Lightning confirm big change of plan ahead of important game vs Canadiens

Photo of Kaapo Kahkonen and Hunter Jones
Dec 8  |  By Gabriel Sami

Canadiens organization makes surprising goalie recall, which could hint at another possible move

Mar 7, 2025; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Michael Hage (19) skates with the puck against Penn State during a Big Ten Tournament quarter final game at Yost Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Dec 8  |  By Leo Honein

Canadiens prospect Michael Hage has been named to Team Canada's World Juniors roster

Montembeault, Dobes and Kahkonen
Dec 8  |  By Leo Honein

Canadiens clarify their initial goaltending plan before Montembeault was forced out with illness

Sep 27, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen (34) goes to cover up a loose puck against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at Scotiabank Arena.
Dec 8  |  By Gabriel Sami

Canadiens waste no time after Blues loss, sending Kaapo Kahkonen back to Laval

Oct 8, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Zack Bolduc (76) celebrates at the bench after scoring a goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images
Dec 7  |  By Elias Edmonson

Zachary Bolduc turns heads after unveiling his stunning new luxury vehicle

Sep 27, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen (0) goes to make a save against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
Dec 7  |  By Elias Edmonson

Montembeault not in uniform tonight as Canadiens make a recall and announce their starter

Photo of Canadiens and Islanders
Dec 7  |  By Elias Edmonson

Canadiens may have snatched a draft gem the Islanders were eyeing

Dec 6, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrates after scoring a goal in the third period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Dec 7  |  By Elias Edmonson

Nathan MacKinnon raves about Ivan Demidov and credits Kent Hughes for the Canadiens' turnaround

Sep 21, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets center Brad Lambert (93) skates up the ice during the third period against the Minnesota Wild at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images
Dec 7  |  By Elias Edmonson

Canadiens reportedly among teams showing trade interest in Jets prospect Brad Lambert

Dec 6, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes (75) is greeted by team mates after an overtime shootout win against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Dec 7  |  By Elias Edmonson

'He has to play today, the timing is perfect': a clear message sent to St-Louis ahead of Blues game

Photo of Oliver Kapanen and Alexandre Texier
Dec 7  |  By Gabriel Sami

Texier's one-handed shootout winner stuns Leafs and sparks special locker-room moment for Canadiens

Jun 28, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Michael Hage is selected by the Montreal Canadiens with the 21st overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft at The Sphere. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Dec 6  |  By Elias Edmonson

Michael Hage continues to break out as a new report reveals when he may arrive with the Canadiens

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