The Montreal Canadiens currently sit in 28th place in the NHL with only six games remaining until the Christmas break. The return of Patrik Laine has rejuvenated the team as of late and brought some life into what seemed to be a lost season. However, a couple of items are still on the team’s wishlist heading into the holidays. Let’s take a look at the Montreal Canadiens … [Read more...] about The Montreal Canadiens Christmas Wishlist
Canadiens Goaltender Continues to Shine
Canadiens goaltender Samuel Montembeault continues to prove doubters wrong after his shaky start to the season. Montembeault is coming off a 3-0 shutout win over the Nashville Predators in which he recorded 29 saves. Montembeault has had a rollercoaster season but has really steadied his play as of late. Not only has he solidified the starter role over Cayden Primeau, but he … [Read more...] about Canadiens Goaltender Continues to Shine
NHL Predictions: December 3 with New York Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens
Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we will look at the New York Islanders taking on the Montreal Canadiens. Don’t forget to check out more NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: December 3 with New York Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens Who Could Make Four Nations rosters
The Montreal Canadiens could have some solid representation at this year’s Four Nations Cup. The tournament features the likes of Canada. The U.S., Sweden, and Finland in a best-on-best tournament. This means Juraj Slafkovsky unfortunately won’t be able to represent Slovakia. Still, the Canadiens have four players with a legitimate shot at participating in the tournament. Let’s … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens Who Could Make Four Nations rosters
Montreal Canadiens First Quarter Review
Twenty-two games into the 2024-25 season, the Montreal Canadiens rank 29th in the league with only eight wins. Heading into the year it was expected that the Canadiens would take a step forward. This has not been the case however as the team has struggled to begin the year. Let’s take a look at what we have learned so far from the Montreal Canadiens season. Montreal Canadiens … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens First Quarter Review