Lori Bennett
@lori10habs.bsky.social
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Sportswriter. Habs blogger. Here for the sports discourse first, with a few other bits thrown in.
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Game 56 gave HuGo some things to think about heading into the Olympics.
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Game 56 gave HuGo some things to think about heading into the Olympics
On Monday night the Montreal Canadiens were in Minnesota to kick off February with a game against the Wild. The Habs were on a three-game winning streak and the result in this one was a 4-3 overtimā¦
http://habather.ca/2026/02/03/game-56-gave-hugo-some-things-to-think-about-heading-into-the-olympics/
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Game 56 gave HuGo some things to think about heading into the Olympics.
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Game 56 gave HuGo some things to think about heading into the Olympics
On Monday night the Montreal Canadiens were in Minnesota to kick off February with a game against the Wild. The Habs were on a three-game winning streak and the result in this one was a 4-3 overtimā¦
http://habather.ca/2026/02/03/game-56-gave-hugo-some-things-to-think-about-heading-into-the-olympics/
2 days ago
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Here is your Sunday morning read. āļø Clutch Cole Caufield led the
#Habs
against the Sabres in Game 55.
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Clutch Cole Caufield led the Habs against the Sabres in Game 55
On Saturday night, the Montreal Canadiens finished the month of January with the first of a three-game road trip leading up to the Olympic break. The Buffalo Sabres were their host, and the Habs haā¦
http://habather.ca/2026/02/01/clutch-cole-caufield-led-the-habs-against-the-sabres-in-game-55/
4 days ago
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The
#Habs
beat the best team in the league in Game 54.
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Game 54 was a demonstration of how maddening the Habs can be
The Montreal Canadiens hosted the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night at the Bell Centre. It was a night of nostalgia as the Avs wore Nordiques Blue to face the red-donning Habs. The result was a ā¦
http://habather.ca/2026/01/30/game-54-was-a-demonstration-of-how-maddening-the-habs-can-be/
6 days ago
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Game 53 was practically a must-win and the
#Habs
got the win they needed. Here are some thoughts about last night.
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In Game 53, the Habs got a win they needed
On Tuesday night, the Vegas Golden Knights were in Montreal to take on the Canadiens. The result was a 3-2 overtime win for the Habs. Here are some things I noticed. The Habs need to figure out theā¦
http://habather.ca/2026/01/28/in-game-53-the-habs-got-a-win-they-needed/
8 days ago
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This is a balanced and mature Call of the Wilde from
@bwildemtl.bsky.social
. Itās been a while, so here is Lori Answers the Call āļø.
#GoHabsGo
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add a skeleton here at some point
11 days ago
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The contrast between Caufield and Montembeault is stark. Here is your Sunday morning read. āļø Caufieldās brilliant performance was squandered by the
#Habs
.
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Caufieldās brilliant performance in Game 52 was squandered by the Habs
The Montreal Canadiens were in Boston to face the Bruins on Saturday night. These rivals always put on a show, and the result was a 4-3 loss. Hereās what got my attention. No matter who the Habs adā¦
http://habather.ca/2026/01/25/caufields-brilliant-performance-in-game-52-was-squandered-by-the-habs/
11 days ago
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Big standings game for the
#Habs
tonight. Surely theyāll come out strong on a Saturday night against the Bruins, right?
12 days ago
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Here is your Saturday morning read. The
#Habs
have a pressing need and there are potential targets. Grab a āļø
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The Habs have a pressing need and there are potential targets
The Olympics are approaching swiftly, and with them the February 4th trade freeze. Pundits tell us some teams have set this as their preferred deadline in advance of the seasonās actual trade deadlā¦
http://habather.ca/2026/01/23/the-habs-have-a-pressing-need-and-there-are-potential-targets/
12 days ago
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The
#Habs
have a pressing need and there are potential targets
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The Habs have a pressing need and there are potential targets
The Olympics are approaching swiftly, and with them the February 4th trade freeze. Pundits tell us some teams have set this as their preferred deadline in advance of the seasonās actual trade deadlā¦
http://habather.ca/2026/01/23/the-habs-have-a-pressing-need-and-there-are-potential-targets/
12 days ago
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A slow start sunk the
#Habs
in Game 51
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A slow start sunk the Habs in Game 51
On Thursday night, the Montreal Canadiens hosted the Buffalo Sabres. Exactly one week earlier, the Habs lost to the Sabres in Buffalo, and the result in this one was a 4-2 loss. Here are my notes fā¦
http://habather.ca/2026/01/23/a-slow-start-sunk-the-habs-in-game-51/
13 days ago
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The
#Habs
found more late game heroics in Game 50
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The Habs found more late game heroics in Game 50
On Tuesday night, the Montreal Canadiens were back at the Bell Centre after a three-game road trip where they took three of six points. They were hosting the Minnesota Wild and the result was a 4-3ā¦
http://habather.ca/2026/01/21/the-habs-found-more-late-game-heroics-in-game-50/
15 days ago
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Here is your Sunday morning read. The
#Habs
made Game 49 harder than it needed to be.
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The Habs made Game 49 harder than it needed to be
On Saturday night, the Montreal Canadiens ended a road trip in Ottawa. In a road arena packed with Habs fan, the Canadiens played a sloppy one before winning it 6-5 in overtime. Hereās what caught ā¦
http://habather.ca/2026/01/18/the-habs-made-game-49-harder-than-it-needed-to-be/
18 days ago
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The
#Habs
didnāt exactly shine in game 48
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The Habs didnāt exactly shine in Game 48
On Thursday night the Montreal Canadiens were in Buffalo to face the red hot Sabres. The result was a 5-3 loss. I took some quick notes. The Suzuki line got Martyās memo. Following the Texier contrā¦
http://habather.ca/2026/01/16/the-habs-didnt-exactly-shine-in-game-48/
20 days ago
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reposted by
Lori Bennett
/r/Habs
22 days ago
NHL agent Dan Milstein today on Ivan Demidovās season with the Habs: āHeās absolutely loving it. Heās enjoying every moment of itā¦Last (year) he stayed the entire summer in Montreal preparing for the season. The intention is to stay this summer and prepare for (another season).ā
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The
#Habs
extended Alex Texier todayā¦ and there were some messages in that. Here are some thoughts on the contract.
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The Texier contract extension sends a variety of messages
Earlier today, Wednesday, January 14th, the Montreal Canadiens re-signed forward Alexandre Carrier to a two-year contract extension worth $5M and with an AAV of $2.5M. This contract sends a varietyā¦
http://habather.ca/2026/01/14/the-texier-contract-extension-sends-a-variety-of-messages/
21 days ago
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reposted by
Lori Bennett
Arpon Basu
22 days ago
Going 3-1-1 in seven days is really quite good.
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Weary
#Habs
couldnāt hold on for a Game 47 win, but they did manage a loser point
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Weary Habs couldnāt hold on for the Game 47 win
On Tuesday night the Montreal Canadiens were in Washington to confront the Capitals. It was their fifth game in seven nights, and despite being up 2-0 to start the third period, the result was a 3-ā¦
http://habather.ca/2026/01/14/weary-habs-couldnt-hold-on-for-the-game-47-win/
22 days ago
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The
#Habs
have built a special D group and they were the difference in Game 46
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Blue liners were the difference for the Habs in Game 46
On Monday night, the Montreal Canadiens concluded a four-game home stand with a visit from the Vancouver Canucks. The result was a 6-3 win. Here are two quick notes from the game. The Canadiens neeā¦
http://habather.ca/2026/01/13/blue-liners-were-the-difference-for-the-habs-in-game-46/
23 days ago
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Guhle is back and Xhekaj shone but the
#Habs
lost Game 45.
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Guhle returned to action in Game 45 but it was Xhekaj that shone
On Saturday night, the Montreal Canadiens greeted the Detroit Red Wings at the Bell Centre. The result was a 4-0 loss. Hereās what caught my eye. Xhekaj has won the 6D spot. It has been obvious thaā¦
http://habather.ca/2026/01/11/guhle-returned-to-action-in-game-45-but-it-was-xhekaj-that-shone/
25 days ago
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Game 44 was a convincing win for the
#Habs
against the defending champs
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In Game 44, the Habs convincingly beat the defending Cup champs
On Thursday night the Florida Panthers descended on the Bell Centre and were greeted by the young and confident Canadiens. The result was a 6-2 win for Montreal. Hereās what I noticed. Alex Texier ā¦
http://habather.ca/2026/01/09/in-game-44-the-habs-convincingly-beat-the-defending-cup-champs/
27 days ago
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Three
#Habs
made a case in Game 43
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Three Habs made a case in Game 43
The Calgary Flames were in Montreal on Wednesday night for the 43rd game of the season for the Canadiens. The result was a 4-1 win for the Habs. Three players caught my eye. Texier made a case to sā¦
http://habather.ca/2026/01/08/three-habs-made-a-case-in-game-43/
28 days ago
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Game 42 was a big finish to a tough road trip for the
#Habs
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Game 42 was a big finish to a tough road trip
The Montreal Canadiens had a Sunday matinee to kick off the second half of their season. Game 42 was the final game of a five-game road trip since the holiday break, and this time they were in Dallā¦
http://habather.ca/2026/01/04/game-42-was-a-big-finish-to-a-tough-road-trip/
about 1 month ago
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At the halfway point of the season, the
#Habs
have merits and demerits.
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At the halfway point, the Montreal Canadiens have merits and demerits
The Montreal Canadiens played their 41st game of the season on Saturday afternoon against the Blues. They left St. Louis with a record of 22-13-6 and the second best points percentage in the Atlantā¦
http://habather.ca/2026/01/04/at-the-halfway-point-the-montreal-canadiens-have-merits-and-demerits/
about 1 month ago
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Grab a āļø and settle in for your Sunday morning
#Habs
read.
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In Game 41 the Habs lost to a lesser opponent and a hot goalie
On Saturday afternoon the Montreal Canadiens were in St. Louis to face the Blues. It was the fourth game of a five-game road trip and the result was a 2-0 loss. Here are some things that caught my ā¦
http://habather.ca/2026/01/04/in-game-41-the-habs-lost-to-a-lesser-opponent-and-a-hot-goalie/
about 1 month ago
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Some thoughts from a big Game 40 win for the
#Habs
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The Habs kicked off the New Year with a big Game 40 win
On New Years Day, the Montreal Canadiens were in their third game of a five-game road trip, this one in Carolina to face the Hurricanes. The result was a 7-5 win. Here are some things I noted. The ā¦
http://habather.ca/2026/01/02/the-habs-kicked-off-the-new-year-with-a-big-game-40-win/
about 1 month ago
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reposted by
Lori Bennett
Arpon Basu
about 1 month ago
Also, it's been 10 games since Lane Hutson moved to his natural left side. He has 16 assists and is a plus-12 in those 10 games. The Canadiens at 5v5 in Hutson's minutes in those 10 games: SOG - 102-61 Mtl Goals: 16-6 Mtl Expected goals: 57.52% Mtl
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The
#Habs
delivered an exciting end to 2025 in Game 39.
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The Habs delivered an exciting end to 2025 in Game 39
The Montreal Canadiens played their last game of the 2025 calendar year on Tuesday night, facing the Panthers in Florida. The result was an exciting 3-2 overtime win. This is what caught my eye. Moā¦
http://habather.ca/2025/12/30/the-habs-delivered-an-exciting-end-to-2025-in-game-39/
about 1 month ago
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The
#Habs
were back in action for Game 38 on Sunday evening, and it was an adventure.
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Game 38 was an adventurous return to action for the Habs
The Montreal Canadiens were back in action Sunday evening following the holiday break, kicking off a five-game road trip in Tampa Bay against the Lightning. The result was a 5-4 shootout loss for tā¦
http://habather.ca/2025/12/28/game-38-was-an-adventurous-return-to-action-for-the-habs/
about 1 month ago
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The trade freeze is over and the
#Habs
are back in action tonight. Itās time to get down to business. Here is your Sunday morning read.
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http://habather.ca/2025/12/26/when-the-holidays-are-over-the-habs-have-to-get-down-to-business/
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about 1 month ago
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When the holiday break is past, the
#Habs
have to get down to business. Some light reading while you wait for the game.
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When the holidays are over, the Habs have to get down to business
The Montreal Canadiens entered the holiday break having played 37 games (45%) of the 2025-26 season, and with a record of 20-12-5. A winning percentage of .608 is nothing short of remarkable when yā¦
http://habather.ca/2025/12/26/when-the-holidays-are-over-the-habs-have-to-get-down-to-business/
about 1 month ago
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Happy Christmas folks. The
#Habs
head into the holidays with a win over the Bruins.
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Battling a virus, the Habs spread cheer with a Game 37 win over the Bruins
On Tuesday night, the Montreal Canadiens played their last game before the holiday break. This is a break they desperately need with a virus spreading through the locker room. Before they could resā¦
http://habather.ca/2025/12/24/battling-a-virus-the-habs-spread-cheer-with-a-game-37-win-over-the-bruins/
about 1 month ago
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The
#Habs
managed only a loser point in Game 36, despite a dominant overtime.
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Down another regular, the Habs couldnāt take Game 36
On Sunday night, the Montreal Canadiens were in Pittsburgh for the second half of a home-and-home against the Penguins. Montreal had shutout Pittsburgh on Saturday, and the Pens were desperate to eā¦
http://habather.ca/2025/12/21/down-another-regular-the-habs-couldnt-take-game-36/
about 2 months ago
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reposted by
Lori Bennett
/r/Habs
about 2 months ago
Havenāt the Buffalo Sabres suffered enough?
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Lori Bennett
/r/Habs
about 2 months ago
Jacob Fowler after his first career NHL shutout with the Habs: āIt was my first Saturday night at the Bell Centre and it did not disappoint. Iāve waited my whole life for this moment. Iām so thankful to be here with this group and hopefully there are many more of these.ā
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Here are my thoughts on a Game 35 win for the
#Habs
including some Danault commentary!
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The Habs finished a home-stand with a Game 35 win
On Saturday night, the Montreal Canadiens were at home for the final of a four game home-stand. It was the first of a home-and-home with the Pittsburgh Penguins and the result was a 4-0 shutout winā¦
http://habather.ca/2025/12/20/the-habs-finished-a-home-stand-with-a-game-35-win/
about 2 months ago
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The young
#Habs
handled Chicago last night. Here are my thoughts on Game 34.
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The Habs handled a lesser opponent in Game 34
On Thursday night the Chicago Blackhawks were at the Bell Centre to face the Montreal Canadiens. The result was a 4-1 win. Hereās what I noted. The top line is finding some chemistry. Iām not conviā¦
http://habather.ca/2025/12/19/the-habs-handled-a-lesser-opponent-in-game-34/
about 2 months ago
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The
#Habs
were thin on D against the Flyers, and the result was a 4-1 loss. Here are my thoughts from Game 33.
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The Hab could not take Game 33 having lost another core player
On Tuesday night the Philadelphia Flyers were in Montreal to face the Canadiens, and the Habs were without another core player. The result was. 4-1 loss. Hereās what caught my eye. Lane Hutson was ā¦
http://habather.ca/2025/12/17/the-hab-could-not-take-game-33-having-lost-another-core-player/
about 2 months ago
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Happy Monday! The
#Habs
got a big win and here are my notes from Game 32.
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Game 32 was a solid recovery game for the Canadiens
On Sunday night, the Montreal Canadiens were back home from a two-game road trip to greet the visiting Edmonton Oilers at the Bell Centre. The result was a 4ā1 win. Hereās what I noticed. That firsā¦
http://habather.ca/2025/12/15/game-32-was-a-solid-recovery-game-for-the-canadiens/
about 2 months ago
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Here is your Sunday morning read. The
#Habs
squandered a lead in Game 31.
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The young Habs squandered a lead in Game 31
December 14, 2025 On Saturday night the Montreal Canadiens were at Madison Square Garden to face the New York Rangers. They squandered a lead but took the game to overtime, where the result was a 5ā¦
http://habather.ca/2025/12/14/the-young-habs-squandered-a-lead-in-game-31/
about 2 months ago
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Happy Friday! Here are my thoughts on Game 30 for the
#Habs
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The call-ups were enough to wake up the Habs for Game 30
December 12, 2025 On Thursday night, the Montreal Canadiens were in Pittsburgh to face the Penguins with some fresh line-up changes. The result was a 4-2 win. Hereās what I noticed. I didnāt love hā¦
http://habather.ca/2025/12/12/the-call-ups-were-enough-to-wake-up-the-habs-for-game-30/
about 2 months ago
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Delayed reaction but I needed a minute to gather my thoughts after a Game 29 loss. The
#Habs
have a problem, and not just in net.
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After a Game 29 beating, the Habs have a blatant problem, and not just in net
December 10, 2025 On Tuesday night, the Montreal Canadiens entertained the Tampa Bay Lightning at the Bell Centre. Itās a good thing the Lightning were entertained, because the fans surely were notā¦
http://habather.ca/2025/12/10/after-a-game-29-beating-the-habs-have-a-blatant-problem-and-not-just-in-net/
about 2 months ago
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Happy Monday. Here are some thoughts from
#Habs
Game 28, including on the Bolduc-Mailloux matchup.
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Brief lapses lost Game 28 for the Habs
December 8, 2025 On Sunday, the St. Louis Blues were at the Bell Centre and the Montreal Canadiens were finishing their second back-to-back of the week. The Habs played well with the exception of aā¦
http://habather.ca/2025/12/08/brief-lapses-lost-game-28-for-the-habs/
about 2 months ago
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Here is your Sunday morning read. Some thoughts on Game 27, and a few on Phil Danault.
#Habs
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The Habs were tight defensively and took the Game 27 win against the Leafs
December 7, 2025 On Saturday night the Montreal Canadiens were in Toronto to face the Maple Leafs. They are two teams headed in different directions, with the Leafs trying to keep their competitiveā¦
http://habather.ca/2025/12/07/the-habs-were-tight-defensively-and-took-the-game-27-win-against-the-leafs/
about 2 months ago
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The coachās line blender worked and the
#Habs
win Game 26.
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Coachās line juggling got the Game 26 win
December 4, 2025 On Wednesday night the Montreal Canadiens greeted the Winnipeg Jets at the Bell Centre. The coach had not changed his roster dramatically ā Davidson was in for Florian Xhekajā¦
http://habather.ca/2025/12/04/coachs-line-juggling-got-the-game-26-win/
2 months ago
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The
#Habs
lost one to a rival and may have beat themselves. Here are some thoughts on Game 25.
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Game 25 was a tad embarrassing
December 3, 2025 Tuesday night was a rivalry night for the Montreal Canadiens with the Ottawa Senators in town. The Habs delivered a poor defensive effort and the result was a 5-2 loss. Here are soā¦
http://habather.ca/2025/12/03/game-25/
2 months ago
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Here is your Sunday morning read with some thoughts about what the
#Habs
do next
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24 games and American Thanksgiving are past and the Habs are ready to deal
November 29, 2025 Saturday afternoonās game against the Colorado Avalanche was the 24th of the 2025-26 season for the Montreal Canadiens. The Habs were victims of a potent opponent and a calendar-cā¦
http://habather.ca/2025/11/29/24-games-and-american-thanksgiving-are-past-and-the-habs-are-ready-to-deal/
2 months ago
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With Game 24 and American Thanksgiving in the rear view mirror, the
#Habs
are ready to deal
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24 games and American Thanksgiving are past and the Habs are ready to deal
November 29, 2025 Saturday afternoonās game against the Colorado Avalanche was the 24th of the 2025-26 season for the Montreal Canadiens. The Habs were victims of a potent opponent and a calendar-cā¦
http://habather.ca/2025/11/29/24-games-and-american-thanksgiving-are-past-and-the-habs-are-ready-to-deal/
2 months ago
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It was a big day for the
#Habs
. A contract extension and a win in Vegas. Here are my thoughts on Game 23 and the Matheson deal.
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Fresh off a contract extension, the Habs came ready to play in Game 23
November 28, 2025 On Black Friday the Montreal Canadiens were in Las Vegas to face the Golden Knights. They were fresh off the news that Mike Matheson had signed a contract extension, and they wereā¦
http://habather.ca/2025/11/28/fresh-off-a-contract-extension-the-habs-came-ready-to-play-in-game-23/
2 months ago
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Here are my thoughts on Game 22 for the
#Habs
. It includes some lengthy comments about the D. Enjoy!
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Game 22 was a relief for Bolduc
November 27, 2025 On Wednesday night the Montreal Canadiens were in Utah to face the Mammoth for their 22nd game of the season. The result was a 4-3 win. Hereās what caught my eye. Bolduc needed thā¦
http://habather.ca/2025/11/27/game-22-was-a-relief-for-bolduc/
2 months ago
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Iād love to see Engstrom get a look with Hutson.
add a skeleton here at some point
2 months ago
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