The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in a shootout on Sunday. After a sluggish start to the season, the Bolts have surged up the standings and sit second in the Atlantic Division. Lightning coach Jon Cooper thinks they got more than they deserved from Sunday's performance,

Jacob Fowler has recorded two consecutive wins, hitting the Over for saves in both and collecting his first career shutout against the Penguins. He's looked very much like a goaltender who wants to be the team's No. 1 from now on.

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Montreal Canadiens winger, Alexandre Texier, had to step off during the match, having suffered an injury to the upper body, and this brought concern t.

Phillip Danault is energized to re-join the Canadiens, and in one night, he learned exactly what it means to play for them.

Jacob Fowler made 31 saves for his fourth NHL start for his first shutout and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-0 on Saturday night to open a home-and-home set.

Two players are in the NHL's COVID Protocols; The club expects to re-open their facilities for practice on March 29

Relying mainly on speed, the prolific scorer was second only to captain Jean Béliveau in points while he was with the team

The Montreal Canadiens head to TD Garden to face the Boston Bruins on Tuesday, December 23. Boston won a close 3-2 game back on November 15, and tonight marks the third and final meeting between these teams in 2025.

With their return from holiday break not occurring until Sunday's game at the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Montreal Canadiens find themselves in one of their best standings positions.