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Tuesday Habs Headlines: The GOAT

Marie-Philip Poulin passes Wickenheiser to become Canada’s all-time Olympic goal scoring leader in women’s hockey, Slafkovský’s Olympic dominance continues, and more in today’s links.

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[US, Mexico & Canada customers only] Feb 8, 2026; Milan, Italy; Kristin O'Neill of Canada celebrates scoring their first goal with Marie-Philip Poulin of Canada and Ella Shelton of Canada against Czechia in women's ice hockey group B play during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: David W Cerny/Reuters via Imagn Images

Montreal Canadiens News and Notes

  • Not even playing injured can slow Marie-Philip Poulin down. [Yahoo Sports | Yahoo Sports]
  • Juraj Slafkovský wanted to be the guy for Slovakia, and he most emphatically has been. [NHL]
  • With the preliminary round over, here’s the schedule (so far) for Montreal’s remaining players in action. [Canadiens]
  • Questions for Montreal when the NHL season resumes. [La Presse | TVA]
  • Potential trade targets for the Habs after the Olympics. [La Presse]
  • Joe Veleno visited his former elementary school during the break. [Montreal Gazette]

Around the League and Elsewhere

  • Canada’s top line is a thing of beauty and a joy forever in any configuration. [Sportsnet | TSN]
  • The Sharks have placed Jeff Skinner on unconditional waivers. [Sportsnet | TSN]
  • France has suspended Pierre Crinon after the IIHF chose not to suspend Crinon and Tom Wilson. [TSN | Sportsnet]
  • The Olympic hockey arena will have lighter boards before Tuesday’s games. [The Athletic]
  • Nova Scotia in general, and Cole Harbor in particular, are watching their Olympic trio with pride. [NHL]

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