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Tuesday Habs Headlines: First Line Domination

Montreal’s top line is more than holding its own against the league’s best, the Habs’ OT streak and Movember campaign, Ovechkin’s goal drought, and more in today’s’ links.

Mar 12, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield (13) forward Juraj Slafkovský (20) and forward Nick Suzuki (14) celebrate a goal during the second period against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

Montreal Canadiens News and Notes

  • Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, and Juraj Slafkovsky have been dominant, even against the league’s best players. [TSN]
  • Montreal’s ability to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in OT is becoming expected, even if it’s not necessarily sustainable. [Montreal Gazette]
  • Noah Dobson is feeling especially good about his off-season choice to sign with Montreal. [La Presse]
  • Patrick Laine is leading the Habs’ Movember campaign. [Canadiens]
  • Mike Matheson has made relatively few egregious mistakes this season, and some of that is down to how much more cohesive the team’s play has become. [Sportsnet]
  • Matheson, Zack Bolduc, Oliver Kapanen, and more Habs thoughts. [The Athletic]
  • Joe Velano deserves success. [TVA Sports | TVA Sports]
  • Montreal’s future in net is bright. [TVA Sports]
  • Four Victoire players will represent Canada for the Rivalry Series. [La Presse | Radio-Canada]
  • The Habs-Sens rivalry, playoffs, and other topics were discussed in the most recent 32 Thoughts. [Sportsnet]
  • The Habs and the Blues are similar in a lot of ways, and yet they currently sit on opposite ends of the spectrum. [La Presse]

Around the League and Elsewhere

  • Jennifer Botterill reflects on her Hall of Fame career. [Montreal Gazette]
  • Alex Ovechkin is remaining positive, despite offensive struggles. [NHL]
  • Patrick Marleau looks back on over thirty years of friendship with Joe Thornton and his Hall of Fame career. [NHL]

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