Game 8 for the Habs was another OT win

October 23, 2025 The Montreal Canadiens began their west coast road trip in Calgary on Wednesday night. The result was a 2-1 overtime win. Here are two things that caught my eye. Good teams have good goaltending. The Calgary Flames are not a good team, but an excellent goaltending performance kept them in this game.Continue reading “Game 8 for the Habs was another OT win”

Three quick thoughts from Habs Game 5

October 17, 2015 The Nashville Predators were in town on Thursday, and a game that was fairly low-key delivered another exciting finish as the Montreal Canadiens won again in overtime. The final score was 3-2. Here are three quick thoughts from that game. Jakub Dobes has earned more games. He can be an adventure, forContinue reading “Three quick thoughts from Habs Game 5”

The good vibes in Montreal continued in Game 4

October 14, 2025 The good vibes in Montreal leading up to their home opener were real. Having gone 2-1 on their season opening road trip, then signing Lane Hutson to a long and team-friendly contract, and then extending the best management group the Canadiens have seen in decades, the Habs could have completely shit theContinue reading “The good vibes in Montreal continued in Game 4”

Game 3 was a wild win for the Habs

October 11, 2025 Three road games in four nights is not a fun way to start the season, but the Montreal Canadiens are going home with four of six points after a 3-2 win in Chicago. Here’s what caught my eye. It took a lot of practice, but the power play converted. I don’t meanContinue reading “Game 3 was a wild win for the Habs”

Habs Preseason Game 3 Notes

September 26, 2025 On Thursday evening the Montreal Canadiens had their third preseason game for 2025-26. The Toronto Maple Leafs were in town and the result was a stinking 7-2 loss. Here’s what caught my attention. The coach is committed to the two top lines. Marty confirmed it to the media that Kirby Dach wouldContinue reading “Habs Preseason Game 3 Notes”

Habs Notes from Preseason Game 2

September 24, 2025 The Philadelphia Flyers were in Montreal to face the Canadiens on Tuesday for their second preseason game. It was a bit of a fast and furious affair that ended with a 4-2 win for the Habs. Here are some things I noticed. The top line picked up where they left off. ThereContinue reading “Habs Notes from Preseason Game 2”

The Habs have some battles and bottom lines in training camp

September 21, 2025 The Montreal Canadiens kicked off training camp this week along with 31 other NHL teams. Camp has a different feel this year following a surprise appearance in last year’s Stanley Cup playoffs. The Habs have shifted into a different phase of the build. Early in camp, Sportsnet’s Eric Engels posted a photoContinue reading “The Habs have some battles and bottom lines in training camp”

Can the young Habs keep the magic coming?

April 19, 2025 It took them the full 82 games to do it, but the Montreal Canadiens have clinched a berth in the 2024-25 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Their goal was to be in the mix, but now they’re in the show, and on Monday night they will face off against the Capitals in Washington inContinue reading “Can the young Habs keep the magic coming?”

Eight weeks and American Thanksgiving are past, and the Habs face decisions

December 2, 2024 After playing Jekyl and Hyde in week seven, with a strong win against Edmonton, and an ugly loss against Vegas, the Habs had four games on tap for week eight. Back-to-backs on Tuesday and Wednesday resulted in three of four points claimed, with an overtime loss to Utah and an overtime winContinue reading “Eight weeks and American Thanksgiving are past, and the Habs face decisions”

After six weeks the Habs are finding their way

November 17, 2024 The Montreal Canadiens entered the sixth week of action in the 2024-25 season at the very bottom of the standings and in desperate need of some wins. Being “in the mix” was nowhere near as important as staying out of the gutter and lifting the spirits of a young team. The HabsContinue reading “After six weeks the Habs are finding their way”