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MONTREAL CANADIENS 7-11-2 · 8TH IN EAST, ATLANTIC
7-11-2 · 8TH IN EAST, ATLANTIC
Who should play on the Canadiens' top line: Slafkovsky or Dach? | HI/O Bonus Former Habs' Chris Nilan and Rick Green weigh in on Martin St. Louis's decision to drop Slafkovsky down after his return from injury.
Canadiens take 5-game losing streak into matchup with the Maple Leafs
The Montreal Canadiens enter the matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs as losers of five in a rowNOVEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shea Weber to be immortalized as one of hockey's greats | Montréal Canadiens Former Canadiens captain to be inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame and honored by Canadiens this month
NOVEMBER 8 • NHL.COM
Stu Cowan: Brendan Gallagher a rare bright spot for Canadiens Habs' 32-year-old veteran is on a pace to score 32 goals this season and has 10 goals in his last 18 games dating back to last season.
NOVEMBER 8 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM
Pat Hickey: Canadiens trade rumours are getting the team's needs all wrong Trent Frederic or Trevor Zegras would not be an upgrade, and they don't need another defenceman. Instead, they should find a new goaltender.
NOVEMBER 8 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM
How safe is Martin St. Louis's job with the Canadiens? | HI/O Bonus With the Canadiens off to a poor start, former players Chris Nilan and Rick Green weigh in on the team's coaching situation.
NOVEMBER 8 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM
Lucas Condotta - Serves on fourth line Condotta had one shot on net and one block over 7:28 of ice time in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Devils.
Impact Condotta made his season debut after being called up from AHL Laval on Wednesday, after the Canadiens loaned Oliver Kapanen to his Swedish team. He centered the fourth line Thursday and won both of his faceoff draws.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
About Last Night: Stronger effort from the Habs but they still lose The top line took the night off, and the Devils took advantage.
NOVEMBER 8 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM
New Jersey visits New York after Bratt's 2-goal game
The New Jersey Devils visit the New York Islanders after Jesper Bratt scored two goals in the Devils' 5-3 win over the Montreal CanadiensNOVEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Christian Dvorak - Slides assist in loss Dvorak had an assist, two shots and one block in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Devils.
Impact Dvorak picked up the secondary helper on Montreal's second goal. It was the third point in four games for the 28-year-old center, who's settled in quickly to the third line between Josh Anderson and Brendan Gallagher. Dvorak opened the season as the fourth-line center until being promoted earlier this week.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Anderson - Picks up assist in loss Anderson had an assist, three shots on net and five hits in Thursday's 5-3 loss to New Jersey.
Impact The third line combined for a few scoring chances and eventually cashed in when Brendan Gallagher retrieved the rebound of Anderson shot. Christian Dvorak also assistsed. The helper, Anderson's fourth of the season, was his first point in four appearances. The five hits lifted Anderson to 35 over 14 appearances, tying him for team high with Juraj Slafkovsky.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Kaiden Guhle - Provides assist in loss Guhle had an assist, two shots on net, two blocks and two PIM in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Devils.
Impact After he dislodged the puck from the Devils' Stefan Naeson behind the Montreal net, Guhle watched Alex Newhook go coast to coast to make it a 3-2 game. It was the first point for Guhle since returning and upper-body injury. The defenseman has one goal, four assists, 15 hits, 29 blocks, nine shots and four PIM over nine appearances.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Jayden Struble - Bags apple in loss Struble had an assist, one block and two hits in Thursday's 5-3 loss to New Jersey.
Impact Struble landed on the scoresheet when his takeaway in the neutral zone led an Alex Newhook tally. It was the defenseman's third point (all assists) this season. Struble has been part of the rotation on the final pair and currently has the edge over Justin Barron.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Jake Evans - Notches helper in loss Evans logged an assist and one shot on net in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Devils.
Impact Evans picked up his second assist in as many games in the second period, when his drop pass led to Montreal's first goal. He's bounced around the bottom six the last few years, but a regular gig on the second line this season has led to a modest uptick in scoring. Evans is up to seven points through 14 outings; it took him 24 games to record his seventh point during the 2023-24 season.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Brendan Gallagher - Stays hot in loss Gallagher scored a goal on one shot and added a hit in Thursday's 5-3 loss to New Jersey.
Impact Gallagher's made a splash early, scoring six goals in 14 outings, including four over the last six contests. A 20.7 shooting percentage puts him on pace for his first 20-goal campaign since 2019-20. Of course, Gallagher's career 9.8 scoring rate suggests a correction is due.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Newhook - Supplies offense in loss Newhook scored two goals on three shots along with two hits in Thursday's 5-3 loss to New Jersey.
Impact Newhook's been snakebit of late, unable to finish or fumbling scoring chances, but got a break when his shot squeezed through the arm and body of Devils' netminder Jacob Markstrom. He later scored a highlight reel goal, going coast to coast and flipping a puck over Markstrom's shoulder. The two-goal night snapped a five-game scoreless run for Newhook, who has four goals, zero assists and is minus-10 through 14 outings. Despite some early-season struggles, Newhook remains on the second line with Juraj Slafkovsky and Jake Evans.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Sam Montembeault - Loses fourth straight Montembeault allowed four goals on 26 shots in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Devils.
Impact Montembeault didn't get much help from the defense -- again -- and suffered his fourth straight loss. Breakdowns in front of him contributed to three of the first four goals. Montreal carries a league-low 4.07 goals allowed per game heading into the second game of a four-game road trip, Saturday in Toronto.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Postgame @ NJD: St-Louis | Montréal Canadiens St-Louis' postgame press conference
NOVEMBER 8 • NHL.COM
Postgame @ NJD: Evans | Montréal Canadiens Evans on what he feels was a complete game
NOVEMBER 8 • NHL.COM
Canadiens lose 5-3 to Devils as rebuild takes another step backwards Habs have now lost five straight games — matching longest slump from last season — and have the NHL's worst goal differential at minus-20.
NOVEMBER 8 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM
Peanut Butter Jelly Time | REWIND
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Peanut Butter Jelly Time | REWIND
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J. Hughes, Bratt each has 3 points, Devils hold off Canadiens | NHL.com New Jersey has won 4 of 5; Newhook scores twice for Montreal, which drops 5th in row
NOVEMBER 8 • NHL.COM
Jesper Bratt, Jack Hughes help Devils beat Canadiens Jesper Bratt collected two goals and an assist and Jack Hughes also recorded a three-point performance, fueling the New Jersey Devils to a 5...
NOVEMBER 8 • SACBEE.COM
MTL at NJD | Recap | Montréal Canadiens MTL at NJD | Recap
NOVEMBER 8 • NHL.COM
