October 26, 2025 After a disappointing loss in Edmonton on Thursday, the Montreal Canadiens had a very slow start in Vancouver on Saturday night. But after falling into a 2-0 hole, they turned it around and the result was a 4-3 win. Some things caught my eye. The power play is looking lethal since Demidov’sContinue reading “Game 10 for the Habs was all about Demidov and Dobes”
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The Habs depth was tested in Game 6
October 18, 2025 On Saturday morning the Montreal Canadiens announced injuries to core players. Kaiden Guhle will be out four to six weeks while Kirby Dach and Patrik Laine are day-to-day. With the New York Rangers in town, Owen Beck was called up from the Laval Rocket, Joe Veleno drew in, and Arber Xhekaj wasContinue reading “The Habs depth was tested in Game 6”
Three quick thoughts from Habs Game 5
October 17, 2015 The Nashville Predators were in town on Thursday, and a game that was fairly low-key delivered another exciting finish as the Montreal Canadiens won again in overtime. The final score was 3-2. Here are three quick thoughts from that game. Jakub Dobes has earned more games. He can be an adventure, forContinue reading “Three quick thoughts from Habs Game 5”
Game 3 was a wild win for the Habs
October 11, 2025 Three road games in four nights is not a fun way to start the season, but the Montreal Canadiens are going home with four of six points after a 3-2 win in Chicago. Here’s what caught my eye. It took a lot of practice, but the power play converted. I don’t meanContinue reading “Game 3 was a wild win for the Habs”
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”
5 quick notes from Preseason Game 5
October 1, 2025 On Tuesday night the Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators faced off in Quebec for a preseason match. It was a bloody affair and the result was a 5-0 win for the Habs. Here are five quick notes from that one. Oliver Kapanen has made this team. It seems clear to me that’sContinue reading “5 quick notes from Preseason Game 5”
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”
Some notes from the Habs first preseason game
September 23, 2025 The 2025-26 edition of the storied Montreal Canadiens had their first preseason contest Monday night. The Pittsburgh Penguins were in town and the result was a shootout win for the Habs. Here’s what caught my eye in this one. Owen Beck and Filip Mesar showed some chemistry. And they’ll likely get toContinue reading “Some notes from the Habs first preseason game”
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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