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Monday Habs Headlines: Getting a full-team effort

In today’s links, Montreal’s lineup balance, Montembeault’s important saves, Danault calls out Gallagher, Arseni Radkov is traded, injuries to Gabriel Landeskog and Devon Toews, and a future face of women’s hockey.

Jan 4, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson (48) celebrates with left wing Juraj Slafkovsky (20) after Hutson scores the game winning goal against the Dallas Stars during the overtime period at the American Airlines Center. |Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • Martin St-Louis says there were no passengers on the team during the road trip. [Sportsnet | Radio-Canada]
  • Samuel Montembeault was happy to play a big role in yesterday’s game, especially with a breakaway save in overtime before Lane Hutson’s winning goal. [TVA Sports]
  • Phillip Danault wasn’t surprised that his goal ended up being credited to Brendan Gallagher. “He always steals my goals.” [TVA Sports]
  • Arseni Radkov was traded from the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada to the Saint John Sea Dogs. [TVA Sports]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • Alexander Wennberg signed a three-year contract extension with the San Jose Sharks. [NHL.com]
  • Matthew Tkachuk could return to the Florida Panthers’ lineup on their upcoming road trip. [NHL.com]
  • Gabriel Landeskog crashed into the post and will be out for some time with what is hinted to be broken ribs. [Sportsnet]
  • Devon Toews was also injured in the match and will miss games. [TSN]
  • The Panthers put an end to the Colorado Avalanche’s 10-game winning streak. [NHL.com]
  • Logan Stanley was suspended one-game for sucker-punching Brady Tkachuk. [NHL.com]
  • John Beecher received the same suspension for the same action against Michael McCarron. [NHL.com]
  • Sweden beat Finland to advance to the Gold Medal Game at the World Juniors. [TSN]
  • 16-year-old Chyna Taylor is touted as a future superstar in the women’s game. [NHL.com]

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