Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Andrei Markov turning three knee surgeries in 18 months into a 990-game career might be exactly the inspiration Kirby Dach needs right now. [Montreal Gazette]
- The Canadiens right a long-standing wrong by honouring Markov. [Sportsnet]
- Lane Hutson doesn’t understand the concept of a “day off”. [Journal de Montreal]
- Unhappy with what he was seeing Tuesday night, Martin St. Louis told the team that those who didn’t play the right way were going to be benched. [Journal de Montreal]
- While goaltending has been a problem this season, the Habs’ defensive-zone coverage is a bigger issue. [Montreal Gazette]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Alexander Karmanov, a seven-foot, 265-pound defenceman, will make his OHL debut Thursday. [Sportsnet]
- Markets that stand out as top contenders for next season’s PWHL expansion. [CBC]
- Minnesota Wild rookie goalie Jesper Wallstedt is “just trying to live in the moment” during his impressive six-game run. [NHL]
- The NHL has reminded clubs of the rule mandating helmets during pre-game warmups. [Sportsnet]
- Due to an ACL injury, Tyler Seguin will likely be out for the remainder of the season for the Dallas Stars. [NHL]
- Olympic ice size is expected to shrink by 3–4 feet compared to NHL rinks. [Sportsnet]
- Columbus Blue Jackets coach says Zach Werenski is “at the highest level possible”. [NHL]
- In his 1190th game, Nashville Predators Steven Stamkos hit career goal number 1200. [Sportsnet]
