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Sunday Habs Headlines: Reason to be optimistic

In today’s links, optimism for upcoming match against Tampa, Evans out, Montembeault recalled, Team Canada apologizes, and Ekblad ready for Winter Classic.

Posted on by Andrea Rowe
Feb 9, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Josh Anderson (17) plays the puck and Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Nick Perbix (48) defends during the second period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • The Canadiens have a few reasons to be optimistic about their upcoming game against the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight. [Journal de Montreal]
  • Jake Evans will be out for 4–6 weeks with a lower-body injury. [EOTP]
  • The Montreal Victoire slid down the standings after losing to the Toronto Sceptres on Saturday. [Montreal Gazette]
  • Nashville Predator forward could be a missing piece for the Canadiens or the Toronto Maple Leafs. [The Hockey Writers]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • Xavier Bourgault made his NHL debut with the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. [NHL]
  • Brianne Jenner scored the winner in the eighth round of the shootout to lift the Ottawa Charge over the Boston Fleet on Saturday afternoon. [Sportsnet]
  • Team Canada captain Porter Martone took accountability for actions at the end of Canada’s victory over Czechia on Boxing Day. [TSN]
  • Aaron Ekblad only cares about one thing when his Florida Panthers will meet the New York Rangers at the 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic. [NHL]

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