Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories, and content you may have missed on Saturday.
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Top prospect Michael Hage is easily one of the most dynamic players in the NCAA. Michigan lost to State, 3-1, but not before Hage set up a great goal for linemate Will Horcoff. Hage is now up to 10 goals and 18 assists in 20 games. As per tradition, it was a highlight-reel play from Hage.
Horcoff's nineteenth of the season puts Michigan on the boards pic.twitter.com/277tbRIek4
— Michigan Hockey (@umichhockey) December 7, 2025
The worst-kept secret in hockey is now official. The Canadiens and Winnipeg Jets will face each other at the Heritage Classic next season, which is set to take place at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg. [Canadiens]
The Habs enjoyed a very solid outing versus the Toronto Maple Leafs. The game necessitated a shootout to decide the winner, and that’s where newcomer Alexander Texier made his mark, scoring one of the nicest shootout goals you’ll see this year. [Canadiens Highlights: Texier Wins It With Great Shootout Goal]
The Laval Rocket’s six game winning streak came to an end on Saturday night, with a 4-3 loss versus the Belleville Senators. On the bright side, prospect Joshua Roy scored his sixth goal of the year, while Samuel Blais continued to rack-up the points in the AHL.
Roy nous inscrit au pointage
— Rocket de Laval (@RocketLaval) December 7, 2025
Josh gets us on the board https://t.co/dZXPu3ii64 pic.twitter.com/Czc6BC2nVK
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The New Jersey Devils could use a fix, and this can certainly fix everything. According to Elliotte Friedman, the Devils and Vancouver Canucks have had at least one conversation regarding Quinn Hughes in a potential trade.[New Jersey Devils]
The Florida Panthers have dealt with their share of injuries this season but that changes a bit Saturday with the return of forward Eetu Luostarinen. Luostarinen practiced for the first time since he suffered severe burns to his lower body after his propane gas grill malfunctioned and exploded while he was cooking last month.[Florida Panthers]
After having arguably their worst defensive game of the season, the Avalanche went into Madison Square Garden and tightened things up in front of Mackenzie Blackwood. [Colorado Avalanche]
