Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories, and content you may have missed on Friday.
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Nick Suzuki discussed Alex Texier’s addition to the lineup, and how quickly he became a crucial player for the team. Texier is fresh off a three-goal effort that secured a big 6-2 win over the Florida Panthers.
Just absolutely love this quote by Habs captain Nick Suzuki from last night:
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) January 9, 2026
“Our culture in our room helps guys be themselves. Everyone’s accepted. Some coaches and management stop believing in guys and they get moved. We’re happy to have those guys on our team.”
👇👇👇 pic.twitter.com/ZRTrccn1KF
Speaking of Texier, his play on the first line has shored up the first line, which is now back to producing high-end underlying numbers. [Canadiens Analysis: Comparing Texier To Other First Line Wingers]
Jake Evans skated on Friday morning, joined by fellow injured players Kirby Dach and Kaiden Guhle.
Jake Evans est présent en équipement complet ce matin à Brossard.
— Patrick Guillet (@PatGuillet) January 9, 2026
Il est accompagné de Kirby Dach, Kaiden Guhle, Owen Beck et Lane Hutson.@DLCoulisses #GoHabsGo #Evans #Dach #Hutson pic.twitter.com/wn1Ll6s1Kt
Anton Lundell was fined $5,000 for his high-stick on Texier, confirming the Department of Player Safety does watch Panthers games from time to time.
Great hustle by Texier, which frustrates the Panthers and ends up drawing a 4-minute powerplay for the Habs.
— Marc Dumont (@MarcPDumont) January 9, 2026
Strategy at its best.
This is his Austerlitz 🇫🇷. (too far?) pic.twitter.com/DTNt2vAyzO
The Laval Rocket are playing with a severely depleted lineup, but they still managed to beat the Rochester Americans 3-2. Sean Farrell (8), William Trudeau (5), and Filip Mesar (4) scored for Laval in the win.
MEŠÁR 🚨 2-0!! pic.twitter.com/w2Df0UuA5W
— Rocket de Laval (@RocketLaval) January 10, 2026
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We’re at the point of the New Jersey Devils‘ disaster where Sheldon Keefe is fielding questions about his job security. Rightfully so, as the Devils’ dysfunction continues day in and day out. However, that’s not entirely on New Jersey’s head coach, as the issues go above him at the managerial position. [New Jersey Devils]
The Florida Panthers may be the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions, but Paul Maurice has warned since training camp that distinction is not going to win his team any games in this season. [Florida Panthers]
One milestone night down for the Detroit Red Wings. Another one on the horizon. Thursday, Patrick Kane netted his 500th NHL goal as the Red Wings beat the Vancouver Canucks. [Detroit Red Wings]
