Montreal Canadiens

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5th in Atlantic Division
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Sat, Jun 14, 2025

4:45 PM - Vinzenz Rohrer (Mtl) signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Montreal on Saturday.

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

8:49 PM - Gustav Lindstrom (Mtl) signed a five-year contract with Djurgardens IF of the SHL on Thursday, per RDS.ca.

Sat, May 03, 2025

10:13 AM - Cayden Primeau (Mtl) was loaned to AHL Laval on Saturday.

10:08 AM - Oliver Kapanen (Mtl) was reassigned to AHL Laval on Saturday.

Fri, May 02, 2025

11:53 AM - Sam Montembeault (Mtl) missed the last two games after sustaining a groin tear, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports Friday.

11:18 AM - Patrik Laine (Mtl) missed the last three games versus Washington with a broken finger, as reported Eric Engels of Sportsnet.

Thu, May 01, 2025

1:26 PM - Oliver Kapanen (Mtl) notched an assist and two hits in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Capitals in Game 5.

1:22 PM - Emil Heineman (Mtl) scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Capitals in Game 5.

10:13 AM - Jakub Dobes (Mtl) stopped 24 of 27 shots Wednesday in the Canadiens' 4-1 loss to the Capitals in Game 5 of their first-round series, with Washington's final goal getting scored into an empty net.

Wed, Apr 30, 2025

11:16 PM - David Savard (Mtl) retired from the NHL after Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Capitals in Game 5.

6:45 PM - Alexandre Carrier (Mtl) (undisclosed) took warmups in his usual top-pairing spot, indicating he's expected to play in Wednesday's Game 5 versus the Capitals, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

12:23 PM - Alexandre Carrier (Mtl) (undisclosed) is considered a game-time decision for Wednesday's Game 5 against Washington, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

12:21 PM - Patrik Laine (Mtl) (upper body) will miss Game 5 against Washington on Wendesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

12:19 PM - Jakub Dobes (Mtl) will get the starting nod on the road against Washington in Game 5 on Wednesday, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

12:19 PM - Sam Montembeault (Mtl) (lower body) won't be available for Wednesday's Game 5 on the road against Washington, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

Tue, Apr 29, 2025

11:50 AM - Patrik Laine (Mtl) (upper body) is still day-to-day, per Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette on Tuesday.

11:25 AM - Sam Montembeault (Mtl) (lower body) remains day-to-day in the lead up to Wednesday's Game 5 clash with Washington, Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette reports.

11:18 AM - Alexandre Carrier (Mtl) (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day and won't practice Tuesday.

Sun, Apr 27, 2025

6:07 PM - Jakub Dobes (Mtl) will serve as the starting netminder at home against the Canadiens in Sunday's Game 4, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

12:13 PM - Patrik Laine (Mtl) (upper body) is not present at morning skate and is unlikely to play Sunday against the Capitals, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.

11:03 AM - Sam Montembeault (Mtl) (lower body) is day-to-day and likely won't be an option for Sunday's home matchup versus Washington in Game 4, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

10:21 AM - Cayden Primeau (Mtl) was recalled from AHL Laval on Sunday.

Sat, Apr 26, 2025

2:46 PM - Sam Montembeault (Mtl) (lower body) is still being evaluated ahead of Game 4 against Washington on Sunday, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.

12:55 PM - David Savard (Mtl) logged an assist in Friday's 6-3 win over the Capitals in Game 3.

12:50 PM - Joel Armia (Mtl) registered an assist in Friday's 6-3 win over the Capitals in Game 3.

12:48 PM - Mike Matheson (Mtl) recorded a power-play assist, three shots on goal and three hits in Friday's 6-3 win over the Capitals in Game 3.

12:45 PM - Alexandre Carrier (Mtl) scored a goal on two shots, added three hits and blocked three shots in Friday's 6-3 win over the Capitals in Game 3.

12:43 PM - Nick Suzuki (Mtl) scored a power-play assist on three shots, added two PIM and logged three hits in Friday's 6-3 win over the Capitals in Game 3.

12:39 PM - Jakub Dobes (Mtl) stopped seven of eight shots in Friday's 6-3 win over the Capitals in Game 3.

12:15 PM - Alex Newhook (Mtl) recorded a power-play goal and an even-strength assist in Friday's 6-3 win over the Capitals in Game 3.

12:11 PM - Cole Caufield (Mtl) recorded a goal and an assist in Friday's 6-3 win over the Capitals in Game 3. He also attempted 11 shots on goal and recorded two hits.

12:07 PM - Christian Dvorak (Mtl) scored a goal in Friday's 6-3 win over the Capitals in Game 3. He also took three shots on goal, recorded a hit and blocked two shots.

12:04 PM - Juraj Slafkovsky (Mtl) scored a goal, took five shots and recorded three hits in Friday's 6-3 win over the Capitals in Game 3.

Fri, Apr 25, 2025

9:17 PM - Sam Montembeault (Mtl) (lower body) won't return to Friday's Game 3 versus the Capitals.

6:42 PM - Sam Montembeault (Mtl) will start at home in Friday's Game 3 versus the Capitals, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports.

6:34 PM - Patrik Laine (Mtl) (upper body) is day-to-day and won't play Friday versus the Capitals in Game 3.

Thu, Apr 24, 2025

12:52 PM - Josh Anderson (Mtl) recorded an assist, two shots on goal, six hits and six PIM in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Capitals in Game 2.

12:50 PM - Brendan Gallagher (Mtl) logged an assist in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Capitals in Game 2.

10:15 AM - Christian Dvorak (Mtl) scored a goal while racking up two shots, a hit and a blocked shot in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Capitals in Game 2.

10:05 AM - Sam Montembeault (Mtl) stopped 29 of 31 shots in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Capitals in Game 2. The third goal was an empty-netter with two seconds left in the third period.

Wed, Apr 23, 2025

6:36 PM - Sam Montembeault (Mtl) will start Wednesday's Game 2 on the road versus the Capitals, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

Tue, Apr 22, 2025

12:34 PM - Alexandre Carrier (Mtl) logged an assist, two shots on goal, two hits and five blocked shots in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Capitals in Game 1.

12:32 PM - Patrik Laine (Mtl) logged a power-play assist, five shots on goal, three hits, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Capitals in Game 1.

12:30 PM - Cole Caufield (Mtl) scored a power-play goal on five shots in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Capitals in Game 1.

12:28 PM - Nick Suzuki (Mtl) scored a goal on seven shots in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Capitals in Game 1.

8:33 AM - Lane Hutson (Mtl) picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Capitals in Game 1 of their first-round series.

8:30 AM - Sam Montembeault (Mtl) made 29 saves in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Capitals in Game 1 of their first-round series.

Mon, Apr 21, 2025

2:15 PM - Sam Montembeault (Mtl) will guard the road goal in Game 1 versus Washington on Monday, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

12:48 PM - Jake Evans (Mtl) scored an empty-net goal in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Hurricanes.

10:16 AM - Lane Hutson (Mtl) picked up an assist in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Hurricanes.

10:11 AM - Nick Suzuki (Mtl) scored a goal and added an assist in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Hurricanes.

10:08 AM - Kaiden Guhle (Mtl) scored two goals, one the game-winner, in Wednesday's 4-2 victory over the Hurricanes.

10:03 AM - Sam Montembeault (Mtl) made 27 saves in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Hurricanes.

Wed, Apr 16, 2025

11:03 AM - Sam Montembeault (Mtl) will get the starting nod at home versus Carolina on Wednesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

10:59 AM - Emil Heineman (Mtl) (upper body) will be back in the lineup versus Carolina on Wednesday, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

Tue, Apr 15, 2025

12:51 PM - Joel Armia (Mtl) logged two assists and two shots on goal in Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Blackhawks.

12:48 PM - Alex Newhook (Mtl) scored a goal on two shots in Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Blackhawks.

12:46 PM - Juraj Slafkovsky (Mtl) scored a power-play goal on three shots, added two hits and blocked two shots in Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Blackhawks.

9:54 AM - Ivan Demidov (Mtl) produced a goal and an assist in Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to Chicago.

9:50 AM - Sam Montembeault (Mtl) turned aside 22 shots in regulation and overtime and one of two shootout attempts in Monday's 4-3 loss to Chicago.

Mon, Apr 14, 2025

12:28 PM - Emil Heineman (Mtl) (upper body) remains day-to-day and won't face the Blackhawks on Monday, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

11:03 AM - Sam Montembeault (Mtl) will serve as the starting netminder for Monday's home game against Chicago, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

9:24 AM - Ivan Demidov (Mtl) (not injury related) will be in the lineup against the Blackhawks on Monday, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports

Sun, Apr 13, 2025

3:50 AM - Michael Pezzetta (Mtl) appearance in Saturday's 1-0 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs was his 200th career game.

Sat, Apr 12, 2025

6:43 PM - Emil Heineman (Mtl) (undisclosed) is not on the ice for warmups, indicating he won't play Saturday versus the Maple Leafs, Patrick Friolet of RDS reports.

1:57 PM - Jayden Struble (Mtl) logged an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Senators.

1:53 PM - Juraj Slafkovsky (Mtl) notched an assist, two hits and a minus-2 rating in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Senators.

1:50 PM - Christian Dvorak (Mtl) scored a goal in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Senators.

12:52 PM - Nick Suzuki (Mtl) scored a goal and took two shots in Friday's 5-2 loss to Ottawa.

12:50 PM - Sam Montembeault (Mtl) stopped 28 of 32 shots in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Senators. The fifth goal was an empty-netter with 2:16 left in the third period.

Fri, Apr 11, 2025

12:10 PM - Emil Heineman (Mtl) (undisclosed) has been ruled out of Friday's tilt in Ottawa, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

12:52 PM - Sam Montembeault (Mtl) will serve as the starting goaltender for Friday's road game against Ottawa, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

Wed, Apr 09, 2025

1:04 PM - Alexandre Carrier (Mtl) logged an assist and two PIM in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.

1:02 PM - Mike Matheson (Mtl) recorded an assist, four shots on goal and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.

12:59 PM - Cole Caufield (Mtl) scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.

12:41 PM - Josh Anderson (Mtl) scored a goal and recorded an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.

12:37 PM - Nick Suzuki (Mtl) recorded a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.

12:35 PM - Brendan Gallagher (Mtl) recorded a goal, an assist, two shots on goal, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.

12:29 PM - Sam Montembeault (Mtl) stopped 35 of 36 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.

Tue, Apr 08, 2025

6:43 PM - David Savard (Mtl) (undisclosed) will play against Detroit on Tuesday, according to Arpon Basu of The Athletic.

3:33 PM - Ivan Demidov (Mtl) signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Montreal on Tuesday.

2:21 PM - Ivan Demidov (Mtl) will not return to KHL club SKA St. Petersburg and is expected to join the Canadiens, the Russian team announced Tuesday.

12:23 PM - Emil Heineman (Mtl) (undisclosed) will not be an option for Tuesday's divisional meeting with Detroit, per Eric Engels of Sportsnet.

12:19 PM - David Savard (Mtl) (undisclosed) is slated to be a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup against Detroit, per Eric Engels of Sportsnet.

11:06 AM - Sam Montembeault (Mtl) will be between the home pipes Tuesday versus the Red Wings, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Sun, Apr 06, 2025

6:54 PM - Josh Anderson (Mtl) (personal) was on the ice for warmups ahead of Sunday's game against the Predators, Patrick Friolet of RDS reports.

6:39 PM - David Savard (Mtl) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Nashville for an undisclosed reason.

6:35 PM - Emil Heineman (Mtl) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Predators due to an undisclosed injury.

6:32 PM - Jakub Dobes (Mtl) led the Canadiens onto the ice for Sunday's warmups, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports, indicating that he'll draw the road start against Nashville.

4:31 PM - Lane Hutson (Mtl) scored a goal and blocked three shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Flyers.

2:04 PM - Sam Montembeault (Mtl) stopped 21 of 23 shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Flyers.

2:02 PM - Brendan Gallagher (Mtl) scored a goal in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Flyers.

1:59 PM - Nick Suzuki (Mtl) recorded a shorthanded goal and an even-strength assist in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Flyers.

Sat, Apr 05, 2025

6:49 PM - Josh Anderson (Mtl) (personal) won't play against Philadelphia on Saturday, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports.

10:58 AM - Sam Montembeault (Mtl) will defend the home crease versus Philadelphia on Saturday, according to Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Fri, Apr 04, 2025

10:37 AM - Jacob Fowler (Mtl) inked a three-year, entry-level contract with Montreal on Friday.

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

11:26 AM - Sam Montembeault (Mtl) will operate as the starting netminder during Thursday's home game against the Bruins, Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette reports.

Wed, Apr 02, 2025

1:30 PM - Kaiden Guhle (Mtl) logged an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Panthers.

1:28 PM - Josh Anderson (Mtl) scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Panthers.

10:51 AM - Oliver Kapanen (Mtl) will rejoin the Canadiens on Wednesday.

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