Check out the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories, and content you may have missed on Tuesday.
The Habs would be in much better shape if centre Kirby Dach finds his rhythm. Fortunately, the last few games have shown encouraging signs when it comes to the 24-year-old’s impact.[Dach Resurgence Could Solve A Pressing Need For Canadiens]
In a bid to instill a little confidence, head coach Martin St-Louis once again opted to start Samuel Montembeault rather than Jakub Dobes versus the Los Angeles Kings. [Canadiens Vs. Kings: Montembeault Starts, Armia Returns]
Montembeault had a hard time versus the Kings, as evidenced by his hesitancy to freeze a puck in the second period. Rather than covering it up while the Montreal Canadiens were hemmed in, Montembeault attempted a pass, which landed directly on Kevin Fiala’s stick. However, it should be said that the entire team struggled against Los Angeles, putting together one of their worst efforts of the year. [Kings Dominate Canadiens in Frustrating Match Up]
Two Los Angeles Kings had fun versus their former team. Not only did Joel Edmundson score his first goal of the season, Joel Armia outworked Lane Hutson before scoring an easy goal.
Joel Armia scores in his return to the Bell Centre.
— Marc Dumont (@MarcPDumont) November 12, 2025
His 3rd goal of the year comes off a good individual effort.
4-1 Kings. pic.twitter.com/b65fY1AF29
TSN included Nick Suzuki in their 2026 Team Canada Olympic roster projection, however, some of their decisions are a little curious. I’m not sure if I’d include Zach Hyman or Tom Wilson, but to each their own.
TSN’s Craig Button & Mike Johnson include Habs captain Nick Suzuki as Team Canada’s 🇨🇦 3rd line centre, alongside Macklin Celebrini and Mitch Marner pic.twitter.com/3clwBfCbZ4
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) November 11, 2025
ICYMI: Not only is he behind Montreal’s early-season success, Dobes is also currently one of the best goaltenders in the NHL. The numbers don’t lie. [Jakub Dobes Excellence By The Numbers]
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After giving away a few points this season by badly losing shootouts after hard-fought regulation efforts, the Pittsburgh Penguins had a little fun on the Hovet Arena ice in Sweden, with some shootout practice Tuesday. [Pittsburgh Penguins]
The Vegas Golden Knights have the ultimate victory over the Panthers, but they certainly have to be sick of seeing them. Since Vegas beat the Panthers in the 2023 Stanley Cup Final, Florida has won five of the six games between the two teams. [Florida Panthers]
According to ESPN, the Pittsburgh Steelers are signing cornerback Asante Samuel Jr to their practice squad. He was recently cleared to resume football activities after undergoing spinal fusion surgery over the offseason. Yet, Samuel may still need a bit more time to ramp up to full speed before seeing the field in a live NFL game again. [Sportsnaut]
