Marc Dumont
Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories, and content you may have missed on Wednesday.
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While most of the praise in recent games has been given to the Canadiens’ first line, it must be said that Alex Newhook’s return to the lineup has been the catalyst of success for both the first and second lines. [Newhook Return To Canadiens Lineup Catalyst Of Top-Six Success]
According to TVA Sports, rookie netminder Jakub Dobes has asked for a break when it comes to his media availability. It’s a fair request, all things considered. Mental health should always be the priority. [TVA Sports]
Check out this interesting breakdown of Cole Caufield’s goal-scoring excellence, via former NHLers Jason Demers and Devan Dubnyk.
The top line, led by Cole Caufield, has been cooking for the @CanadiensMTL! 🧑‍🍳@jasondemers5 and @Ddubnyk40 take a look at Montreal's third goal of the game.
— NHL Media (@NHLMedia) March 25, 2026
đź“ş: #NHLTonight on NHL Network pic.twitter.com/L0ZVSKUeDA
Speaking of Montreal’s first line, they’re back to their dominant ways. The players in question obviously get most of the credit, but it’s a good reminder that Newhook’s presence on the second line allowed the reunion in the first place.
The Habs 1st line since being reunited on March 6th:
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) March 25, 2026
• Nick Suzuki: 5G-12A-17P in 10 games (2nd in NHL, 2nd in assists)
• Cole Caufield: 9G-7A-16P in 9 games (3rd in NHL, 1st in goals)
• Juraj Slafkovsky: 7G-9A-16P in 10 games (6th in NHL) pic.twitter.com/YXsrE4AhhW
Sean Farrell scored his 15th goal of the year, however, the Laval Rocket dropped a 2-1 decision to the Utica Comets.
Le 15ème du 15 🚨 https://t.co/YQslkeZLuq pic.twitter.com/KYvicW2wvt
— x – Rocket de Laval (@RocketLaval) March 25, 2026
It was picture day at the Bell Centre, and it seems that the vibes were immaculate.
Clichés supplémentaires de la journée
— Canadiens MontrĂ©al (@CanadiensMTL) March 25, 2026
More flicks from today#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/MK8HkYcjx5
ICYMI: Take a closer look at how Montreal’s AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket, has managed to become a beacon of success in some of the most important roles of a farm team: player development and establishing a winning culture. [Top-5 Reasons The Laval Rocket Continue To Find AHL Success]
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The Carter Yakemchuk era has officially begun. Yakemchuk played 12:46, assisted on the first goal of the game, and scored the next as the Senators won 3-2 against the Red Wings earlier in the week. [Ottawa Senators]
The Florida Panthers may be without yet another top forward for the remainder of the season with Paul Maurice saying the latest injury report on center Anton Lundell “wasn’t very good.” [Florida Panthers]
In successive losses, the Detroit Red Wings have seen goals wiped off the scoreboard following video reviews. [Detroit Red Wings]
