Montreal Canadiens: Did They Win the Pateryn, Grabovski Trade?
When the Montreal Canadiens face off against the New York Islanders on Sunday, it will mark the second time in three nights Greg Pateryn and Mikhail Grabovski will face each…
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50 Years Ago in Hockey: Habs Romp Past Rangers
The Montreal Canadiens completely dismantled the New York Rangers by a score of 9-3 last night in one of three National Hockey League games. The other two matches saw the…
Montreal Canadiens: Are the Rangers Their New Bruins?
Even after Saturday’s unfortunate 6-1 Montreal Canadiens loss to the Colorado Avalanche, it’s probably somewhat surprising that the New York Rangers have somehow stolen top spot in the standings out…
Montreal Canadiens Unveil Winter Classic Sweaters
The Montreal Canadiens have unveiled some smooth looking retro sweaters for the 2016 Winter Classic. The Habs will meet the rival Boston Bruins at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Habs Rake Leafs
Henri Richard was the star as the Montreal Canadiens coasted to a one-sided 5-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs last night in one of two National Hockey League contests.…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Habs, Leafs Win Close Ones
Close games were the order of the day yesterday in the National Hockey League. Both scheduled games resulted in one-goal victories. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the New York Rangers 4-3…
Pump the Brakes on the Canadiens Stanley Cup Parade for Now
There are countless facts and figures that state the Montreal Canadiens are legitimate Stanley Cup contenders if not outright favorites right now. League Leaders Entering Monday night’s action, they lead…
50 Years Ago in Hockey : NHL Opening Weekend – No Surprises
The National Hockey League kicked off the 1965-66 regular season this weekend with five games, all of which went true to form. Although all the teams that were supposed to…
Markov Scores Five Points While Hitting Canadiens Milestone
The five points may very well be the second-most impressive thing to happen to Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov on Friday against the Buffalo Sabres. As it happens, with his…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: 1965-66 Preview – Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens could title the 1964-65 season “Return to Glory”. They won their first Stanley Cup since 1960 and generally began to command the respect the team was accorded…
Montreal Canadiens: There Can Be Only One… Undefeated Team Left
If you’re not familiar with the Highlander franchise, it revolves around the premise that “there can be only one,” which applies almost perfectly to the situation the Montreal Canadiens find…
Plekanec Passes Gainey as Canadiens Continue Great Start
Montreal Canadiens forward Tomas Plekanec still has a long way to go before reaching No. 1 on the franchise’s all-time scoring list. At No.22 after passing Bob Gainey with a…