The Canadiens practiced Monday morning in Brossard, and the headline is not a line change. Jake Evans left the ice early and did not return after an accidental contact with captain Nick Suzuki. Early reports differ on whether it was his hand or his leg, and the team has not given an update. Montréal hosts…
Alex Newhook scored twice, Jacob Fowler made 26 saves and Zachary Bolduc scored on the power play as the Canadiens beat the Maple Leafs 4-2 in Toronto.
Utah Mammoth at Canadiens Thursday at 7:00 PM ET: Montreal responds to the 4-0 collapse against the league’s second-best power play, with lineup and goalie still to be confirmed.
Jets at Canadiens tonight at 7:00 PM ET: the Canadiens keep the same lineup, Jacob Fowler starts, Nick Suzuki is still out and Montreal looks for a sixth straight win against a Jets team winless in nine.
Suzuki skates with Caufield and Slafkovský, Newhook drops to the fourth line and Montembeault returns to the ice. Habs practice update before Winnipeg.
The Canadiens played 14 games in October, counting the Sept. 29 opener in Toronto, which is the only game they played in September. They went 9-3-2 for 20 points, fifth in the NHL, second in the Atlantic and third in the East. Last October they played 11 games (Oct. 8 to Oct. 28) and went…
Newhook and Caufield scored twice each as the Canadiens beat the Stars 5-2 to finish a 4-0 road trip without Suzuki. Dobeš stopped 17 of 19.
Canadiens 10-game report card: 5-3-2 start, team stats and NHL ranks, 5-on-5 and expected goals, and a letter grade for every player and goalie.
Nick Suzuki is out 2 to 4 weeks. How the Canadiens replace their captain and stay in the race.
Nick Suzuki (upper body) is out two to four weeks and his streak of 546 straight games ends. Here is what the Canadiens lose and how the lineup can adjust.