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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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 finished their first home stand with a Game 7 win
October 21, 2025 The Montreal Canadiens welcomed the Buffalo Sabres to the Bell Centre on Monday night for the last of a four-game home stand. The result was a 4-2 win. Here’s what caught my attention. Noah Dobson is looking more comfortable on his new team. From opening night, the top pair of Matheson-Dobson hasContinue reading “The Habs finished their first home stand with a Game 7 win”
Have the Habs found secondary scoring?
October 9, 2025 After a loss in their opener, the Montreal Canadiens were right back at it on Thursday in the second game of their first back-to-back of the season. The Detroit Red Wings were the opponent and the result was a 5-1 win. Here’s what caught my eye. The Newhook – Kapanen – DemidovContinue reading “Have the Habs found secondary scoring?”
In the Habs opener, the newbies looked good
October 8, 2025 Game 1 of the 2025-26 season for the Montreal Canadiens is in the books and the event was not as lopsided as the 5-2 score would suggest. Several things caught my eye in the road loss. The Dobson-Matheson pair looked great. It’s one game, but the coach’s theory might have legs. TheContinue reading “In the Habs opener, the newbies looked good”
Habs Notes from Preseason Game 4
September 28, 2025 The Montreal Canadiens were in Toronto on Saturday night for another preseason game. The young Habs came to play and the result was a 4-2 win, Here’s what caught my attention. Newhook intends to carve himself a role on this Habs team. Since GM Kent Hughes acquired centreman Alex Newhook, we’ve beenContinue reading “Habs Notes from Preseason Game 4”
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”
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