Montreal Canadiens News, Updates & Highlights
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NHL Veteran Defenseman Chris Wideman Announces Retirement After Six Seasons Due to Injury
Tuesday, Sep 17th, 2024
Veteran defenseman Chris Wideman retired from the NHL on Tuesday after six seasons. Wideman, 34, played last with the Montreal Canadiens, totaling 78 points in 291 career games.
Kaiden Guhle Signs Six-Year, $33.3 Million Extension with the Montreal Canadiens
Wednesday, Jul 31st, 2024
Canadiens' Kaiden Guhle signs a six-year, $33.3M extension, joining Arber Xhekaj and Justin Barron in securing new deals for Montreal.
Montreal Canadiens Enhance Defense with Physicality, Sign Arber Xhekaj to Two-Year, $2.6 Million Deal
Tuesday, Jul 30th, 2024
Arber Xhekaj, a restricted free agent defenseman, signed a 2-year, $2.6M deal with the Montreal Canadiens. Last season, he had 10 points and led with 81 penalty minutes.
Utah Hockey Club Makes NHL Debut; Florida Panthers Celebrate Stanley Cup Win in Home Opener
Monday, Jul 1st, 2024
The Utah Hockey Club's first game is on Oct. 8 vs. the Chicago Blackhawks, marking the NHL debut in Salt Lake City. That night, the Panthers raise their banner before playing the Bruins.
Montreal Canadiens Secure Juraj Slafkovsky with $60.8 Million Long-Term Deal
Monday, Jul 1st, 2024
Canadiens sign 20-year-old winger Juraj Slafkovsky to an 8-year, $60.8M deal, making him the team's third highest-paid forward starting in 2025-26.
Seven Legends Inducted into 2024 NHL Hall of Fame Class: Datsyuk, Weber, Roenick, Darwitz, and Wendell-Pohl Among Honorees
Tuesday, Jun 25th, 2024
The 2024 Hockey Hall of Fame inductees are Pavel Datsyuk, Jeremy Roenick, Shea Weber, Natalie Darwitz, Krissy Wendell-Pohl, plus Colin Campbell and David Poile in the Builders category.
Unveiling the 4 Nations Face-Off: Global Hockey Tournament Set to Crown Champion in Boston
Saturday, Jun 8th, 2024
The NHL has announced the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament with teams from the USA, Canada, Finland, and Sweden. Held in Boston and Montreal from Feb 12-20, 2025, it's a prelude to the 2026 Olympics.
Montreal Canadiens Extend Martin St. Louis as Head Coach for Two Additional Seasons
Wednesday, Apr 17th, 2024
Canadiens renew coach St. Louis' contract till 2026-27, despite no playoffs.
Patrick Kane Secures 5-4 Win for Red Wings with Shootout Goal, Yet Playoff Aspirations Fall Short
Tuesday, Apr 16th, 2024
Patrick Kane's shootout goal led Detroit to beat Montreal 5-4 in a thrilling finale. Despite the win, Detroit missed playoffs as Washington clinched the last spot.
Canadiens Promote Mailloux Following NHL's Endorsement Amidst Controversy
Tuesday, Apr 16th, 2024
Montreal Canadiens recall Logan Mailloux from AHL post-suspension for sharing a wrong photo. He expressed regret and underwent counseling, leading to his return approval.
Montreal Canadiens Go Head-to-Head with Detroit Red Wings in Key Divisional Game
Tuesday, Apr 16th, 2024
Montreal Canadiens (30-36-15) face Detroit Red Wings (40-32-9) in a crucial Atlantic Division clash. Montreal aims to snap a 3-game skid; Detroit seeks to build on a 14-7-4 divisional record.
Red Wings Secure Overtime Victory to Sustain Playoff Ambitions, Raymond Scores Twice
Monday, Apr 15th, 2024
Lucas Raymond's OT goal sealed a 5-4 victory for the Red Wings against the Canadiens, fueling their playoff ambitions after his late tie.
Montreal Canadiens to Face Off Against Detroit Red Wings in Key Atlantic Division Clash
Sunday, Apr 14th, 2024
Habs (30-36-14) vs. Red Wings (39-32-9) Mon at 7 EDT. Detroit won the last 2 games, including a 5-4 OT win. Montreal thrives with 3+ goals (27-10-7); Detroit excels too (37-13-5).
Ottawa Senators Overcome Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in OT, Stretching Winning Series to Nine Matches
Saturday, Apr 13th, 2024
Tkachuk's duo of goals and Batherson's shootout score secure a 5-4 win for Ottawa Senators over Montreal Canadiens, marking a 9-game win streak.
NHL Eastern Conference Clash: Ottawa Senators versus Montreal Canadiens Showdown
Friday, Apr 12th, 2024
Montreal Canadiens vs. Ottawa Senators, Sat 7 p.m. EDT in Ottawa. Senators won last clash 4-1, led by Stutzle & Chychrun. Caufield & Matheson are Montreal's stars.
Islanders Achieve Sixth Consecutive Win in Overtime Triumph Against Canadiens
Thursday, Apr 11th, 2024
Kyle Palmieri's OT goal seals Islanders' 6th consecutive win, 3-2 against Canadiens. Engvall and Cizikas score for NY; Caufield and Harris for Montreal. Varlamov saves 13.
Islanders Aim for Sixth Consecutive Victory Facing Canadiens in Division Matchup
Wednesday, Apr 10th, 2024
Islanders (19-10-10 at home), on a 5-game win streak, host Canadiens (14-16-8 away). Key players: Horvat (33G, 35A), Barzal (11pts in 10), Suzuki (33G, 42A).
Montreal Canadiens Overwhelm Philadelphia Flyers 9-3, Led by Juraj Slafkovsky's Three-Goal Performance
Tuesday, Apr 9th, 2024
Slafkovsky's hat trick and a 6-goal burst propelled the Canadiens to a 9-3 win over the Flyers, marking their 8th loss. Dvorak and Gallagher scored twice for Montreal.
Arber Xhekaj of the Canadiens to Have Surgery Ending His Season, Anticipated Return in 2023-24
Tuesday, Apr 9th, 2024
Canadiens' Xhekaj to have season-ending shoulder surgery. In 44 games, he contributed 10 points. Canadiens out of playoffs with a 29-36-12 record.
Philadelphia Flyers Aim to Break Losing Streak in Match Against Montreal Canadiens
Monday, Apr 8th, 2024
Flyers (36-31-11) seek to end 7-game slide vs. Canadiens (29-36-12) who won last meet 4-1. Suzuki leads Montreal (33G, 41A), Tippett tops Flyers (28G, 23A).
Rangers Secure a 5-2 Victory Against Canadiens as Zibanejad Nets Two Goals and Panarin Dazzles with a Four-Point Performance
Sunday, Apr 7th, 2024
Zibanejad, Panarin power Rangers' 5-2 win vs Canadiens. Kreider's key goal and Shesterkin's 26 saves shine. Panarin's points streak hits 9; Kreider sets record.
NHL Showdown: Rangers Target Back-to-Back Win While Canadiens Look for Payback in Sunday's Match-up
Sunday, Apr 7th, 2024
NY Rangers face Montreal Canadiens; both aim for win. Rangers led by Panarin (45G, 64A), Canadiens by Caufield (23G, 35A). Last game: Rangers won 7-4.
Matthews Scores 64 Goals, Hits 100 Points as Maple Leafs Triumph over Canadiens
Saturday, Apr 6th, 2024
Auston Matthews hit his 64th goal, leading NHL, in Toronto's 4-2 win over Montreal. His 4-goal period helped him surpass 100 points again, extending his streak to 10 games.
NHL Battle: Toronto Maple Leafs Face Off Against Montreal Canadiens in Atlantic Division Encounter
Friday, Apr 5th, 2024
Leafs (43-23-9) battle Canadiens (29-34-12) in season's last match. Leafs won 3-2 before. Montreal scores 2.6/game, Toronto 3.9. Total goals: MTL 205, TOR 336.
Kucherov, Stamkos, and Paul Spearhead Lightning's 7-4 Victory Over Canadiens in Offensive Onslaught
Thursday, Apr 4th, 2024
Kucherov nets 3 points; Stamkos, Paul score 2 each in Lightning's 7-4 win over Canadiens. Tomkins stops 26 for victory; Armia with 2 goals for Montreal.
NHL Match Summary: Tampa Bay Lightning Competes Against Montreal Canadiens in Key Atlantic Division Battle
Thursday, Apr 4th, 2024
4th-seed Tampa Bay (42-26-7) faces 8th-seed Montreal (29-33-12) Thurs, 7pm at Bell Centre. Tampa favored (-171), Montreal (+143). Lightning lead series 3-0, last win 4-3 in shootout.
Suzuki's Double Helps Canadiens Overcome Panthers 5-3, Securing Fourth Victory in Five Games
Tuesday, Apr 2nd, 2024
Canadiens beat Panthers 5-3 with Suzuki's crucial goals, power-play included. Caufield and Evans score too. Florida loses 8 out of 10, missing Tkachuk, Verhaeghe.
Panthers vs. Canadiens Matchup: Florida Aims for Win to Extend Lead in Atlantic Division | Game Overview
Tuesday, Apr 2nd, 2024
Florida Panthers (2nd in Atlantic) vs. Montreal Canadiens (8th). High-scoring game expected, Panthers favored but watch for Canadiens' Caufield.
Kochetkov Leads Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-0 Win Over Montreal Canadiens with a Shutout Performance
Saturday, Mar 30th, 2024
Kochetkov's 4th season shutout led the Hurricanes to beat Montreal 3-0. Staal, Aho, and Jarvis scored, improving to 47-21-7. Montreal dropped to 28-33-12 despite Montembeault's 27 saves.
Kaiden Guhle of Montreal Canadiens Receives Suspension and $4,496.53 Penalty for Slashing Incident
Friday, Mar 29th, 2024
Canadiens' Kaiden Guhle gets 1-game suspension for slashing Flyers' Travis Konecny, losing $4,496.53 to NHL emergency fund.
Hurricanes from the Metropolitan Division Seek Three-Game Winning Streak Against the Canadiens of the Atlantic Division
Friday, Mar 29th, 2024
Montreal (28-32-12) faces Carolina (46-21-7) aiming for a 4th win in a row. Suzuki is Montreal's top scorer (69 pts), Aho leads Carolina (83 pts).
Canadiens Secure Victory Against Flyers as Suzuki Hits 30-Goal Landmark
Thursday, Mar 28th, 2024
Nick Suzuki nets his 30th goal and assists, leading Montreal to a 4-1 victory over the Flyers. Primeau stops 29 shots for their third win in a row.
Flyers Seek to End Road Losing Streak in Division Clash with Canadiens
Wednesday, Mar 27th, 2024
The Flyers, 3rd in the Metropolitan Division (36-27-10), aim to break a 4-game road losing streak against the Canadiens, 7th in Atlantic (27-32-12), after a 3-2 shootout win.
Canadiens Shock Avalanche by Halting Their 9-Game Winning Streak During St. Louis' Heartfelt Comeback
Tuesday, Mar 26th, 2024
Canadiens end Avalanche's 9-game streak with a 2-1 win. Suzuki and Armia score; MacKinnon extends streak to 19 games.
St. Louis Resumes Coaching Canadiens Following Son's Recovery, Squares Off Against Avalanche Tonight
Monday, Mar 25th, 2024
St. Louis back coaching Canadiens post-family leave; team had 1-2-1 record during his absence.
Colorado Avalanche Aim for Win Against Montreal Canadiens to Assert Division Leadership
Monday, Mar 25th, 2024
Avalanche (9-1-0) host Canadiens (3-4-3) in Denver, Tue at 9 EDT. Colorado aims to build on a 5-4 OT win in Pittsburgh.
Montreal Halts 8-Game Skid with 5-1 Victory Over Kraken, Fueled by Newhook's Duo of Goals and Guhle's Trio of Points
Sunday, Mar 24th, 2024
Montreal Canadiens defeated the Seattle Kraken 5-1, ending their 8-game win streak. Despite fewer shots (17-37), Newhook's double led the way, with Primeau saving 36.
Seattle Kraken Goes Head-to-Head with Montreal Canadiens in a Critical Atlantic-Pacific Showdown
Saturday, Mar 23rd, 2024
Seattle Kraken (28-28-13) face Montreal Canadiens (25-32-12) Sun at 9 p.m. EDT. Kraken are on a 7-game skid; Canadiens 2-4-4 in last 10. Canadiens won last 4-2.
Vancouver Canucks Dominate Montreal Canadiens With 4-1 Victory, Broaden Their Lead in the Conference
Friday, Mar 22nd, 2024
Zadorov's early goals led the Canucks to a 4-1 win against the Canadiens, marking their 44th victory and maintaining their lead in the Western Conference.
Joshua Roy of Canadiens Sidelined Indefinitely Due to Injury Sustained in Game Against Oilers
Wednesday, Mar 20th, 2024
Rookie Joshua Roy of the Canadiens out indefinitely after injury from blocking a shot.
Vancouver Canucks Aim to Prolong Winning Streak in Match Against Montreal Canadiens
Wednesday, Mar 20th, 2024
Montreal, on a 3-game loss streak, clashes with Pacific leaders Vancouver. Canucks stars Boeser & Pettersson face Habs' Caufield. Vancouver previously won.
Edmonton Oilers Seize Overtime Victory Against Canadiens: McDavid Delivers Key Assist in Exciting Matchup | NHL Overview
Tuesday, Mar 19th, 2024
McDavid's OT assist on Draisaitl's goal led Oilers to 3-2 win vs Canadiens, marking his 2nd season with 80+ assists, a first since Thornton in '07.
Montreal Canadiens vs. Edmonton Oilers: A High-Stakes Non-Conference NHL Showdown, Featuring Key Players and Matchup Stats
Monday, Mar 18th, 2024
Oilers (40-21-4) face Canadiens (25-31-11) Tues, 9pm. McDavid leads with 106 pts; Matheson tops Canadiens with 47. Oilers won their first season meet 2-1 in OT.
Coach Martin St. Louis of the Canadiens Goes on Indefinite Leave; Trevor Letowski Steps in as Acting Head Coach
Saturday, Mar 16th, 2024
Montreal Canadiens coach St. Louis is on leave for family reasons. Letowski steps in. This follows 3 losses prior to a 5-2 defeat by Flames.
DeBrusk's Overtime Goal Secures 2-1 Win for Bruins Against Canadiens
Thursday, Mar 14th, 2024
Jake DeBrusk's OT goal 25s in gave the Bruins a 2-1 win over the Canadiens. Heinen (Boston) and Suzuki (Montreal) also scored.
Boston Aims for Divisional Leadership as Bruins-Canadiens Rivalry Flares Up: Montreal Hopes for an Upset
Wednesday, Mar 13th, 2024
Bruins (38-14-15) vs Canadiens (25-30-10) on Thu. 7 PM EDT. Montreal struggles in the Atlantic (4-11-4), Boston shines (14-3-3). Bruins lead season series with a recent 9-4 win.
Primeau Secures Second Shutout as Canadiens Triumph Over Blue Jackets 3-0
Tuesday, Mar 12th, 2024
Cayden Primeau's 2nd shutout (41 saves) led Canadiens to a 3-0 win over Blue Jackets. Goals by Gallagher, Slafkovsky, and Roy in the first 5:48. Montreal improves; Columbus struggles.
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