The Montreal Canadiens played their 41st game of the season on Saturday afternoon against the Blues. They left St. Louis with a record of 22-13-6 and the second best points percentage in the Atlantic Division. Looking ahead to the second half of the season, the Habs have merits and demerits. Goaltending The obvious goaltending meritContinue reading “At the halfway point, the Montreal Canadiens have merits and demerits”
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Game 38 was an adventurous return to action for the Habs
The Montreal Canadiens were back in action Sunday evening following the holiday break, kicking off a five-game road trip in Tampa Bay against the Lightning. The result was a 5-4 shootout loss for the Habs. The young Habs have something to learn about smelling blood in the water. The Lightning were depleted and tired, andContinue reading “Game 38 was an adventurous return to action for the Habs”
Battling a virus, the Habs spread cheer with a Game 37 win over the Bruins
On Tuesday night, the Montreal Canadiens played their last game before the holiday break. This is a break they desperately need with a virus spreading through the locker room. Before they could rest they were in Boston to face the Bruins, and the result was a 6-2 win. Here is what caught my eye. JacobContinue reading “Battling a virus, the Habs spread cheer with a Game 37 win over the Bruins”
Game 32 was a solid recovery game for the Canadiens
On Sunday night, the Montreal Canadiens were back home from a two-game road trip to greet the visiting Edmonton Oilers at the Bell Centre. The result was a 4–1 win. Here’s what I noticed. That first period penalty kill set a tone. That could have been the end of the game. Two men down forContinue reading “Game 32 was a solid recovery game for the Canadiens”
After a Game 29 beating, the Habs have a blatant problem, and not just in net
December 10, 2025 On Tuesday night, the Montreal Canadiens entertained the Tampa Bay Lightning at the Bell Centre. It’s a good thing the Lightning were entertained, because the fans surely were not. It was an ugly 6-1 loss for the Habs. I have one overarching take from the game. The Canadiens have a veteran problem.Continue reading “After a Game 29 beating, the Habs have a blatant problem, and not just in net”
The Habs were tight defensively and took the Game 27 win against the Leafs
December 7, 2025 On Saturday night the Montreal Canadiens were in Toronto to face the Maple Leafs. They are two teams headed in different directions, with the Leafs trying to keep their competitive window open, while the Habs are just ascending to theirs. The result on this night was a 2-1 shootout win. Some thingsContinue reading “The Habs were tight defensively and took the Game 27 win against the Leafs”
Coach’s line juggling got the Game 26 win
December 4, 2025 On Wednesday night the Montreal Canadiens greeted the Winnipeg Jets at the Bell Centre. The coach had not changed his roster dramatically – Davidson was in for Florian Xhekaj and Dobes was starting – but he did put the lines in the blender. The result was a 3-2 shootout win. Here’s whatContinue reading “Coach’s line juggling got the Game 26 win”
24 games and American Thanksgiving are past and the Habs are ready to deal
November 29, 2025 Saturday afternoon’s game against the Colorado Avalanche was the 24th of the 2025-26 season for the Montreal Canadiens. The Habs were victims of a potent opponent and a calendar-challenged schedule-maker and the result was a 7-2 loss. They ended their road trip with four of six points. Not too shabby. With 30%Continue reading “24 games and American Thanksgiving are past and the Habs are ready to deal”
A depleted Habs lineup stole a point in Game 19
November 18, 2025 On Monday night, the Montreal Canadiens were in Columbus for their 19th game of the season. A beaten up lineup played with heart and the result was a 4-3 shootout loss. Here are some things I noticed. Some of Marty’s new lines worked… others, not so much. Creating four decent lines ofContinue reading “A depleted Habs lineup stole a point in Game 19”
In Game 13, the Habs luck in extra time ran out
November 5, 2025 The Philadelphia Flyers were in town on Tuesday night, and after falling behind badly in the first period, the Montreal Canadiens were able to salvage a loser point with a final score of 5-4. Here’s what caught my eye. Sam Montembeault had to fight to turn his luck around. It was aContinue reading “In Game 13, the Habs luck in extra time ran out”
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