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Thursday Habs Headlines: Close games continue to test Canadiens

In today’s links, Habs continue to struggle in tight games, why St. Louis is choosing Dobson over Huston, Kane career as he reaches for U.S. scoring record, and more.

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Jan 13, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson (48) makes a save in front of MontrŽal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher (11) during the second period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • The Canadiens need to learn how to get the job done during close games. [Montreal Gazette]
  • The Canadiens hit the jackpot with Lane Hutson, a swing Kent Hughes was confident taking. [Montreal Gazette]
  • The Canadiens’ blue line has produced 119 points since the season began, ranking third league-wide. [TVA Sports]
  • Martin St. Louis prefers Noah Dobson to Hutson when dealing with a diamond on the power play. [TVA Sports]
  • The Canadiens locked down Alexandre Texier in a two-year contract extension on Wednesday. [EOTP]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • The timing is perfect for the Calgary Flames to trade pending UFA Rasmus Andersson. [Sportsnet]
  • Underlying questions about where the Toronto Maple Leafs stand after a recent strong run. [Sportsnet]
  • New Jersey Devil’s GM Tom Fitzgerald is shouldering the blame for his team not being good enough. [NHL]
  • Former NHLer Jason Lafrenière dies at 59 years old. [Toronto Sun]
  • NHL players reminisce about Patrick Kane’s career as he’s on the verge of sitting atop the U.S. all-time scoring list. [Sportsnet]
  • Tampa Bay Lightning’s Brayden Point’s availability for the Olympics is up in the air now that he’s week-to-week with a lower-body injury. [Sportsnet]

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