Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories, and content you may have missed on Friday.
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There was some unfortunate news on the health front, as both Kaiden Guhle and Alex Newhook will miss an extended stretch due to injuries that required surgical intervention. Newhook will miss four months with an ankle injury, while Guhle is expected to be out for eight to 10 weeks with an abductor injury. [Canadiens Impact Of Guhle And Newhook Injuries]
Due to Newhook’s absence, the Canadiens opted to promote Jared Davidson from the AHL. It’s a well-deserved reward for the hard-working 23-year-old, who currently leads all Laval Rocket players in goals (9). [Call-Up Options To Replace Injured Newhook]
Cornell held a nice ceremony prior to puck drop on Friday night to honour Montreal Canadiens legend Ken Dryden, who spent three years serving as Cornell’s starter, maintaining an impressive .939 save percentage in the process.
Here is the full pregame ceremony honoring the late great Ken Dryden ‘69. pic.twitter.com/6ZbJjkINEV
— Jane McNally (@JaneMcNally_) November 15, 2025
Prospect Alexis Cournoyer stopped 27 of the 28 shots his way to register his third win of the season for Cornell. He’s currently sporting a .958 save percentage, which happens to be the best among all NCAA goalies this season. [NCAA College Hockey Stats]
KILL KILLED AGAIN…and Alexis Cournoyer is a BRICK WALL🧱🔥#DEFENDTHEDEN #GOCORNELL pic.twitter.com/xisUZyJgar
— Big Red Sports Network (@CornellBRSN) November 15, 2025
Michael Hage also enjoyed a productive night, which is par for the course considering his impressive skill set. He registered two assists as Michigan (No.2) blew Penn State (No.3) out of the water by a score of 7-1.
The Habs held an optional practice on Friday, with Lane Hutson, Zachary Bolduc, Oliver Kapanen, and Ivan Demidov being the only players who opted to show up.
Lane Hutson, Ivan Demidov, Oliver Kapanen and Zachary Bolduc the only four players on ice for #Habs optional practice today, along with Adam Nicholas. pic.twitter.com/ifIkXmXZd1
— Stu Cowan (@StuCowan1) November 14, 2025
ICYMI: It’s become apparent that the Canadiens will not win unless Jakub Dobes steals the show, or Nick Suzuki‘s line single-handedly drives the offence. Now that Dobes has cooled off, and the first line is slowing down, serious roster issues are no longer being masked. If the Habs are to maintain their hold on a playoff spot, they’ll need some semblance of offence from players who are yet to make their mark. [The Canadiens Have A Very Big Problem Among Forwards]
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The New Jersey Devils couldn’t be more unlucky in the injury department if they tried. According to a report, New Jersey Devils superstar, Jack Hughes, has suffered an off-ice injury. According to Elliotte Friedman via Sportsnet, Hughes suffered a hand injury while at a team dinner on Thursday night. Word is he slipped and cut his hand. [New Jersey Devils]
The floor near the entrance to the Florida Panthers dressing room was a large puddle of water long after the team celebrated a milestone evening for a bunch of players. Only Brad Marchand got soaked. [Florida Panthers]
Two days ago, Shane Pinto turned 25. Yesterday, he signed a four year, $30 million contract extension. Talk about a nice birthday present. [Ottawa Senators]
