On Sunday night, the Montreal Canadiens were in Pittsburgh for the second half of a home-and-home against the Penguins. Montreal had shutout Pittsburgh on Saturday, and the Pens were desperate to end their losing skid. The result for the Habs was a 4-3 shootout loss. Here’s what caught my eye. Two steps forward and oneContinue reading “Down another regular, the Habs couldn’t take Game 36”
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The Habs finished a home-stand with a Game 35 win
On Saturday night, the Montreal Canadiens were at home for the final of a four game home-stand. It was the first of a home-and-home with the Pittsburgh Penguins and the result was a 4-0 shutout win. Here’s what’s on my mind. The Montreal Canadiens have a goalie conundrum. Jacob Fowler with the shutout. In Montreal.Continue reading “The Habs finished a home-stand with a Game 35 win”
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”
The young Habs squandered a lead in Game 31
December 14, 2025 On Saturday night the Montreal Canadiens were at Madison Square Garden to face the New York Rangers. They squandered a lead but took the game to overtime, where the result was a 5-4 loss. Some things caught my eye. Some veterans contributed in productivity, but not in maturity. After Game 30 IContinue reading “The young Habs squandered a lead in Game 31”
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”
Fresh off a contract extension, the Habs came ready to play in Game 23
November 28, 2025 On Black Friday the Montreal Canadiens were in Las Vegas to face the Golden Knights. They were fresh off the news that Mike Matheson had signed a contract extension, and they were playing with confidence. The result was a 4-1 win. Here are some noteworthies. The GM was in action ahead ofContinue reading “Fresh off a contract extension, the Habs came ready to play in Game 23”
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 18, necessity was the mother of invention for the Habs
November 16, 2025 On Saturday night the Boston Bruins were in Montreal and the Canadiens were playing their first game since losing Alex Newhook long term to injury, and learning Kaiden Guhle’s sick bay would be extended. The result was a hard-fought 3-2 loss. Here’s what I noticed. The Habs came out mad. Jayden StrubleContinue reading “In Game 18, necessity was the mother of invention for the Habs”
The Habs were given lessons in Game 14
November 7, 2025 On Thursday night the Montreal Canadiens were in New Jersey to face the Devils. Two young and rising teams collided and the result was a 4-3 overtime loss for the Habs. Here’s what got me thinking. Three goals from three centremen not named Nick Suzuki relieves some pressure. We all know theContinue reading “The Habs were given lessons in Game 14”
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”
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