Habs Game Recaps
A look at what happened in the night's games
Detroit spoils a Jake Allen masterclass
The Habs goalie put forth an incredible effort, but it wasn’t enough on Friday night.
An unexpected victory for the new, young Habs
Montreal needed just a single regular-season game to score more wins than they did during this entire pre-season.
Recap: Empty building, full effort
In what was one of their best efforts of the season, Montreal scored a big character win.
Recap: Drouin tries his best as Montreal falls in Pittsburgh
Same story, different day for the Habs.
Recap: Dismal
We’re running out of adjectives to describe this season already.
Recap: Montreal finds new, interesting way to lose
A strong display had the Canadiens up with two minutes to play, only for things to fall apart once again.
Recap: Jake Allen steals a point for Montreal
The Habs’ netminder was again outstanding as the team dropped a hard-fought contest in overtime.
Recap: It’s Effortless
The Avalanche got what they came for, while never having to engage more than bare minimum.
Recap: Moving up a rung in the lottery order
The Habs score one goal and fall to 29th place in the league.
Recap: Open-net fiesta
Jake Allen saved 47 attempts while we — for better or worse — got to witness an offensive explosion at both ends during the final minutes.
Habs melt after a decent first period
A strong first period followed by 40 minutes of ineptitude is a nice microcosm of this Habs season.
Habs @ Capitals recap: Giving Thanks
Montreal struggles once again following a win.
Recap: Every line contributes in offensive explosion
Struggling to score three goals all season long, the Habs post six on a normally stingy Nashville team.
Recap: Flat-out embarrassing
Pittsburgh spoils Mattias Norlinder’s NHL debut with a thorough spanking of the Habs.
Recap: Defence evaporates, Primeau a beacon of light
Montreal lost this game, but it was not for a lack of effort from their rookie netminder.
Recap: Montreal finds a novel way to lose a hockey game
As if they weren’t finding life difficult enough, the Canadiens decided to play billiards with their replacement goaltender.
Recap: Montreal drops a tough game in overtime
Montreal not only lost in overtime, but also lost their starting goalie for the immediate future.
Recap: Nick Suzuki the difference as Habs douse Flames
It was a brawny game, but the brain of Suzuki won out in the end for Montreal.
Recap: King takes pawn
Montreal takes a game to overtime for the first time this season.
Recap: Red hot start fades into another loss
A tailor-made start swiftly turned around in the final 40 minutes.
The more things change, the more they stay the same
Another loss that felt all too familiar.
Recap: The Pezzetta Effect
Montreal wins at home in the young forward’s NHL debut.
Recap: The nightmare season drags on
A few bright spots weren’t enough for the Habs to avoid another limp effort in Anaheim.
Recap: Habs forget to play defence in L.A.
Los Angeles deals with little traffic in 5-2 win.
Recap: Jake Allen’s marquee showing earns Montreal a shutout victory
The Habs’ netminder put on a clinic with a 45-save performance.
Recap: No Bones Day
It wasn’t even a contest as the NHL’s newest franchise embarrassed the oldest.
Recap: Mathieu Perreault ends the losing streak in style
A natural hat trick helped Montreal stop its slide against an old rival.
Recap: Penalized by the offer-sheet Finns
Sebastian Aho scored twice and Jesperi Kotkaniemi got his first as a ‘Cane, as Montreal falls to 0-5.
Canadiens vs. Sharks recap: Shark bait
Another game, another bad loss.
Recap: The Habs Lie Down for Broadway
Another bright showing from Jonathan Drouin wasn’t enough as the Habs dropped their third straight game.
Canadiens @ Sabres recap: A new Buffa-low point of the season
A night to forget as the Canadiens fall for the second straight day.
Recap: Two Swedes spoil Montreal’s season-opener
Nylander gets the game-winner in an opening game to forget.