Montreal Canadians news and notes
- After four straight losses, it’s time for one of the Habs’ netminders to step up. [Sportsnet]
- Zachary Bolduc will get another chance on the first line during Thursday’s game against the Washington Capitals. [Journal de Montreal]
- Canadiens’ prospect Quentin Miller is off to a standout start in his first NCAA season. [Journal de Montreal]
- Canadiens repeat as TSN’s top Core 4 U-24 team, but will the momentum show up on the ice? [TSN]
- Plagued by injuries already, the Habs may need to look outside the organization for help. [Journal de Montreal]
- Hundreds of donors lined up at the Bell Centre for the 44th annual Canadiens Blood Drive. [CityNews Montreal]
Around the league and elsewhere
- One quarter in, and the 2025–26 NHL season is raising more eyebrows than it did at the start. [Sportsnet]
- After taking a puck to the face on Saturday, Boston Bruins Charlie McAvoy is out indefinitely. [NHL]
- New York Islanders coach Patrick Roy blasted Mikko Rantanen after his hit on Alex Romanov sent the defenseman crashing into the boards. [Fox News]
- The NHL goes back in time with 2026 Winter Classic jersey designs. [Sportsnet]
- San Jose Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini joins Wayne Gretzky and Sidney Crosby as the latest teen to reach 30 points in their team’s first 20 games. [CBC]
- After years as a career backup, Scott Wedgewood is making a case for an Olympic nod with the Colorado Avalanche. [NHL]
- Sarah Fillier is determined to turn the revamped New York Sirens into PWHL contenders after back-to-back last-place finishes. [CBC]
- Hockey Canada reported a 16% rise in discrimination-related penalties last season. [TSN]

