On Thursday night, the Montreal Canadiens hosted the Buffalo Sabres. Exactly one week earlier, the Habs lost to the Sabres in Buffalo, and the result in this one was a 4-2 loss. Here are my notes from the game. An abysmal start meant this game was lost early. The Canadiens seemed to learn nothing fromContinue reading “A slow start sunk the Habs in Game 51”
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The Habs found more late game heroics in Game 50
On Tuesday night, the Montreal Canadiens were back at the Bell Centre after a three-game road trip where they took three of six points. They were hosting the Minnesota Wild and the result was a 4-3 win. Here are some things worth noting. Phil Danault played his best game since his return. His goal brokeContinue reading “The Habs found more late game heroics in Game 50”
Weary Habs couldn’t hold on for the Game 47 win
On Tuesday night the Montreal Canadiens were in Washington to confront the Capitals. It was their fifth game in seven nights, and despite being up 2-0 to start the third period, the result was a 3-2 overtime loss. Here’s what caught my eye. It was a load management game for Kaiden Guhle. The decision notContinue reading “Weary Habs couldn’t hold on for the Game 47 win”
Guhle returned to action in Game 45 but it was Xhekaj that shone
On Saturday night, the Montreal Canadiens greeted the Detroit Red Wings at the Bell Centre. The result was a 4-0 loss. Here’s what caught my eye. Xhekaj has won the 6D spot. It has been obvious that this was the preferred approach. The Canadiens want Arber Xhekaj’s size and physicality in the line-up. But theyContinue reading “Guhle returned to action in Game 45 but it was Xhekaj that shone”
The Habs kicked off the New Year with a big Game 40 win
On New Years Day, the Montreal Canadiens were in their third game of a five-game road trip, this one in Carolina to face the Hurricanes. The result was a 7-5 win. Here are some things I noted. The Habs were missing Mike Matheson. It wasn’t exactly a defensive clinic, but the depth defenders stepped upContinue reading “The Habs kicked off the New Year with a big Game 40 win”
When the holidays are over, the Habs have to get down to business
The Montreal Canadiens entered the holiday break having played 37 games (45%) of the 2025-26 season, and with a record of 20-12-5. A winning percentage of .608 is nothing short of remarkable when you consider the adversity the Habs have faced. When they return to play after Christmas, they will play 20 games before theContinue reading “When the holidays are over, the Habs have to get down to business”
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”
Game 25 was a tad embarrassing
December 3, 2025 Tuesday night was a rivalry night for the Montreal Canadiens with the Ottawa Senators in town. The Habs delivered a poor defensive effort and the result was a 5-2 loss. Here are some things I noticed. Slaf is breaking out. Juraj Slafkovsky is growing game by game. He’s looking more and moreContinue reading “Game 25 was a tad embarrassing”
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”
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