On Thursday night the Florida Panthers descended on the Bell Centre and were greeted by the young and confident Canadiens. The result was a 6-2 win for Montreal. Here’s what I noticed. Alex Texier is having fun right now. That was his first career hat trick. It was only late November when Texier’s contract wasContinue reading “In Game 44, the Habs convincingly beat the defending Cup champs”
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Three Habs made a case in Game 43
The Calgary Flames were in Montreal on Wednesday night for the 43rd game of the season for the Canadiens. The result was a 4-1 win for the Habs. Three players caught my eye. Texier made a case to stay in the line-up. He was brought in on the cheap to be an injury-replacement placeholder. ButContinue reading “Three Habs made a case in Game 43”
At the halfway point, the Montreal Canadiens have merits and demerits
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Game 22 was a relief for Bolduc
November 27, 2025 On Wednesday night the Montreal Canadiens were in Utah to face the Mammoth for their 22nd game of the season. The result was a 4-3 win. Here’s what caught my eye. Bolduc needed that power play goal. The Habs really need to practice the 5-on-3 power play because that was a bitContinue reading “Game 22 was a relief for Bolduc”
The Habs dug out of a hole in Game 21
November 23, 2025 On Saturday night the Toronto Maple Leafs were in Montreal to face the Canadiens. Both teams were looking to get their houses back in order on this night, but it was the Habs who prevailed. The result was a 5-2 win. Several things caught my attention. Noah Dobson finally notched a couple.Continue reading “The Habs dug out of a hole in Game 21”
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