Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories, and content you may have missed on Wednesday.
Montreal Canadiens News
Before taking to the ice versus the Winnipeg Jets, the Habs honoured longtime defenceman Andrei Markov. It was a long-overdue ceremony for a player who was constantly underrated during his long tenure in Montreal.
Markov was named “The General” for a very good reason. He drove the charge for years, and showed fantastic dedication to the sport while facing a seemingly endless stream of injuries. [Honouring The General, Markov Makes Final Salute]
The Jets established a 2-0 lead on Wednesday night, but goals via Juraj Slafkovsky and Ivan Demidov turned the tide, pushing the game to the shootout. Cole Caufield was the lone goalscorer, while rookie netminder Jakub Dobes prevented all three Jets shooters from finding the back of the net. [Canadiens Highlights: A Hard-Fought Win Versus Winnipeg]
Dobes, in particular, was quite hyped after the shootout win. Given the tumultuous season for both Canadiens goaltenders, it was a very encouraging sight.
Habs win, Dobes perfect in the shootout. (Posts aren't shots on net, they don't count, thems the rules!) pic.twitter.com/oBJMWrMJva
— Marc Dumont (@MarcPDumont) December 4, 2025
Following the win, the Habs re-assigned Florian Xhekaj and Adam Engstrom to the Laval Rocket. This means the Habs only have 18 healthy skaters at the moment, with their next game scheduled for Saturday versus the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Les Canadiens ont cédé l'attaquant Florian Xhekaj et le défenseur Adam Engstrom au Rocket de Laval.
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) December 4, 2025
The Canadiens have loaned forward Florian Xhekaj and defenseman Adam Engstrom to the Laval Rocket.
P.K. Subban is among the many defencemen who had the pleasure of playing alongside Markov, and there’s no doubt he appreciated Markov’s impact on a nightly basis.
Andrei Markov left an indelible mark on me.
— P.K. Subban (@PKSubban1) December 3, 2025
Wearing the number 76 jersey was a small tribute, as 6 upside down is 9, symbolizing 79.
I aimed to mirror his dedication and leadership on the ice.
Witnessing Andrei's devotion as a father, husband, and friend has been inspiring.… pic.twitter.com/NT2vBnNX7Z
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The New Jersey Devils and Columbus Blue Jackets are division rivals, but they’re seemingly consummating a legitimate rivalry. The on-ice product Monday night in New Jersey’s 5-3 loss was evidence enough. However, now the head coaches are involved. [New Jersey Devils]
The Pittsburgh Penguins injury news seemed to be good news Wednesday after practice. The Penguins general manager added some bad news Wednesday night. [Pittsburgh Penguins]
The New York Rangers signed defenceman Vladislav Gavrikov to be the partner for Adam Fox, and he’s done everything they could have asked of him when it comes to making life easier for goalie Igor Shesterkin. But they’re getting more offence than they ever could have expected. [New York Rangers]
