Marc Dumont
Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories, and content you may have missed on Monday.
Montreal Canadiens News
Top Habs sniper Cole Caufield was named the third star of the week in the NHL, on the back of a three-game performance that saw him score four goals and four assists, including his hat trick in the pivotal game versus the New York Islanders on Saturday night.
Nikita Kucherov, Filip Forsberg and Cole Caufield have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending March 22.
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) March 23, 2026
3 Stars of the Week presented by @GEICO#NHLStats: https://t.co/pawJhhBAOx pic.twitter.com/rgrSN3jy1C
While Caufield continues to impress in the Maurice Richard Trophy race, Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki is still considered the favourite to take home the Selke Trophy this season.
The Athletic’s Dom Luszczyszyn ranks Habs captain Nick Suzuki as the favourite to win the Selke Trophy this season:
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) March 23, 2026
“He plays the toughest matchups, takes on a heavy load and churns out elite defensive results anyway.” pic.twitter.com/fdKd6aqSjj
Suzuki briefly discussed his impressive consistency when it comes to improving his production. As per usual, he was fairly humble about the topic at hand.
Habs captain Nick Suzuki today on putting up more points every year:
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) March 23, 2026
“I think I’ve just grown as a player. Our team has grown and our offensive structure has helped me for sure. There’s gonna be a year where I don’t put up as many points, it’s gonna happen. But I just try to… pic.twitter.com/hD6VLKdDqU
It must not be an easy situation for veteran netminder Samuel Montembeault. He has lost his starter job to a pair of rookies, and yet, he’s still giving his younger counterparts a great lesson in being a good teammate.
Montembeault serves as screen while Fowler works on screened shots from far out #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/gtxNG3UzuH
— Karine Hains (@KarineHains) March 23, 2026
Lane Hutson and Kaiden Guhle were involved in an awkward collision at practice, but thankfully, neither was worse for wear.
Une drôle de collision entre Hutson et Guhle, mais tout le monde va bien! 😨 pic.twitter.com/7qM6XlR1uO
— TVA Sports (@TVASports) March 23, 2026
Canadiens head coach Martin St-Louis has a tumultuous relationship with the media, but there are always a few lighthearted moments that emerge from the daily grind.
During Habs coach Marty St. Louis’ press conference today, someone’s phone went off:
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) March 23, 2026
Reporter: “I’m sorry. I’m really sorry.”
MSL: “Do you have to wake up? Is that your alarm?” pic.twitter.com/XhzhZCrKkY
Sportsnaut Network
A perfect New Jersey Devils trade partner this summer very well could be the Toronto Maple Leafs. The parallels between New Jersey and Toronto in terms of how the 2025-26 season are certainly interesting. Each team failed mightily this season, although perhaps for different reasons. Both were touted to be playoff threats, yet sit on the outside of the playoff picture and are headed for an early summer. [New Jersey Devils]
It’s fairly obvious at this point that Craig Berube‘s days as the head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs are coming to an end. This incredibly disappointing 2025-26 season has seen the team playing completely antithetical to the kind of player that Berube himself was, and that he wants his teams to be. [Toronto Maple Leafs]
Monday, news broke that Carolina Hurricanes prospect Noel Gunler would not re-sign with the Hurricanes and would instead return to play for the Swedish Hockey League. [Carolina Hurricanes]
