Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories, and content you may have missed on Thursday.
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The Habs were 15 seconds away from a loss, but late-game heroics by Lane Hutson and Cole Caufield snatched victory from the jaws of defeat versus the Predators. Caufield remains among the hottest and most clutch goalscorers in the NHL, and the Canadiens suddenly find themselves atop the Eastern Conference standings. We also have to give credit to Hutson for his fantastic save in the dying seconds of the third period.
Team USA rectified their mistake by adding Lane Hutson to their preliminary roster ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics. There are no guarantees Hutson will make the lineup, but he clearly deserves to be among the those being considered.
Le capitaine et ses adjoints 📸
Cap and co. #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/G9TR2WVymz
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) October 15, 2025
Top prospect Michael Hage continues to make his mark in the NCAA. The 19-year-old centre set-up Michigan’s game-winning goal versus Robert Morris.
Valentini gives Michigan the lead! pic.twitter.com/zvWJmBX6sc
— Michigan Hockey (@umichhockey) October 17, 2025
Alexander Zharovsky scored a goal and an assist on Thursday, but he was used sparingly by Salavat due to a pair of early-game penalties.
🚨 Alexander Zharovsky 1+1 #SAL #GoHabsGo
6-4 Metallurg pic.twitter.com/lTyzhYf5dL— Hockey News Hub (@HockeyNewsHub) October 16, 2025
ICYMI: The Canadiens are reportedly interested in signing Mike Matheson to a contract extension. Only two NHL defencemen have spent more average time on ice than Matheson since 2023–24 (all situations), the driving force behind the current discussion regarding his value.
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The NHL record for the worst penalty killing by one team in a single season is owned by the 1979-80 Los Angeles Kings. The Marcel Dionne-led Kings only had a 68.2% PK efficiency that season. [Detroit Red Wings]
No, the recent injury Jacob Marsktrom suffered, nor the slow start to the 2025-26 season, have not deterred the New Jersey Devils from seeking an extension with the 35-year-old goaltender [New Jersey Devils]
On Thursday, there was a new stall in the Vegas Golden Knights’ locker room. In front of the new stall stood Carter Hart, the organization’s newest addition. Hart, who had skated with the team earlier that morning, was dressed in team apparel. [Vegas Golden Knights]
