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Thursday Habs Headlines: The net is up for grabs

In today’s links, it’s time for someone to step up in the Habs’ net, Bolduc stays on top line, takeaways from the first quarter, Winter Classic jersey designs revealed, and more.

Nov 13, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes (75) looks up during warm-ups before the game against the Dallas Stars at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

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]

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