Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories, and content you may have missed on Wednesday.
Montreal Canadiens News
Some former members of the Canadiens are doing well with their new teams, such as Joel Armia in Los Angeles, and Emil Heineman in Long Island. However, not all the players who featured on Montreal’s lineup last year are thriving with a new work address. [Former Canadiens Players Thriving And Struggling]
Habs players, as well as head coach Martin St-Louis, rallied around Samuel Montembeault following Tuesday’s loss versus the Kings.
#Habs Martin St-Louis says he's not concerned about Sam Montembeault's confidence: "I think we have 2 goalies, we've played pretty well as a group, we weren't sharp in front of Monty tonight so I'm not worried."
— Priyanta Emrith (@HabsInHighHeels) November 12, 2025
ICYMI: 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]
It’s one thing to be frustrated with a professional athlete, but it’s another all together to send them hate messages on social media. Don’t be that person, no one likes that person. On a related note, Montembeault had to delete his Instagram account.
Sam Montembeault today on how he deals with the reaction from fans after a loss:
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) November 12, 2025
“Especially on social media, you gotta put that behind. I deleted my Instagram cause obviously after a loss, you can’t go on it. Many things that are said aren’t nice on there. You just gotta take… pic.twitter.com/ZJ48sRDAAN
Jakub Dobes, who is currently one of the best goaltenders in the NHL, was quick to defend his teammate.
#Habs Jakub Dobeš on Sam Montembeault's struggles: "he'll be fine, he's a great goalie, he had a great season and a lot of games last year. Not every month you can be perfect and be good but we all trust Monty…"
— Priyanta Emrith (@HabsInHighHeels) November 12, 2025
Dobes also addressed a question regarding potential chirps, following his emotional reaction after a loss last week.
#Habs Jakub Dobeš' answer when asked if he thinks opposing players will chirp him for being emotional is awesome 😂⤵️ pic.twitter.com/8EdttOhGQX
— Priyanta Emrith (@HabsInHighHeels) November 12, 2025
Former Hab Petr Svoboda is auctioning his Stanley cup ring from 1986 to raise money for charity. At last check, the highest bid was $6,434.00 (USD).
Petr Svoboda is selling his 1986 Stanley Cup ring!
— Andrew Zadarnowski (@AZadarski) November 8, 2025
Current bid is $5,317.00 USD. Follow it here. https://t.co/UGPZs9UxCV pic.twitter.com/K4pChBbHUF
Another day, another impressive statistic regarding phenom Lane Hutson.
Lane Hutson's 75 assists are tied for the 2nd-most through a defenceman's first 100 games in NHL history (Mark Howe – 79).#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/M2MGa4DWim
— Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) November 12, 2025
Nick Suzuki missed practice once again, opting for a therapy day instead. This all but confirms the Montreal Canadiens captain is dealing with a nagging issue.
Nick Suzuki with his third therapy day since blocking a shot vs Philly last week
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) November 12, 2025
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National Hockey Now Network
There are some games you shouldn’t win but still do. It has been some time since the Pittsburgh Penguins were on the fun side of that equation, but a few times this season, opponents bombarded the Penguins and got nothing in return but the offer of a moral victory while the Penguins escaped to the locker room with two points. [Pittsburgh Penguins]
Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice says he does not believe in the word ‘momentum.’ Once the puck drops, Maurice says, what happened the game before is not relevant. The Panthers ended up going 2-2 on their California/Vegas road trip which was certainly not overwhelming. Considering the list of Panthers on the injured list, recovering from an ugly 7-3 loss in Anaheim to start things off must be considered commendable. [Florida Panthers]
The Philadelphia Eagles recently swung a trade for former Dolphins first-round pick Jaelan Phillips, who’s set for free agency at the end of the season. If Phillips leaves, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler believes the Eagles would be in a position to receive a “strong” compensatory draft pick. [Sportsnaut]
