Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories, and content you may have missed on Monday.
Montreal Canadiens News
There has been a lot of criticism sent Nick Suzuki‘s way, but if we’re basing our opinions on facts, rather than dusty, preconceived notions, he’s done quite well in his limited usage. He’s setting up a lot of chances, and playing quite well in his own end. Of course, this isn’t the first time there has been an unsubstantiated amount of criticism sent his way, and if we’re being perfectly honest, it seems that most of it is once again coming from Ontario. If we leave emotions aside, Suzuki has clearly performed at a very respectable level for Team Canada.
A disproportionate amount of discourse on Suzuki I think. He's been good; not as noticeable as he often is in Montreal as the primary puck handler but he's created a lot of opportunities and held up his end defensively. https://t.co/srKQtya5q9 pic.twitter.com/kM1lV4kpYD
— JFresh 🇨🇦 (@JFreshHockey) February 16, 2026
We revealed the players ranked 15-11 in our annual top Montreal Canadiens prospect rankings. The list includes a lot of tall, heavy hitters with some interesting NHL upside, including Owen Protz and Jared Davidson. [Top 20 Canadiens Prospects – Heavy Hitters and Late Draftees]
Montreal Victoire forward Marie-Philip Poulin continues to dominate for Team Canada at the Winter Olympic Games. The 34-year-old forward scored both goals in Canada’s surprisingly difficult 2-1 win versus Switzerland on Monday, which means she now has the record for the most goals in Olympic history (20).
Nobody in women's ice hockey Olympic history has ever scored more goals than Marie-Philip Poulin. 🔥🏒
— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) February 16, 2026
📷: Salomon Micko Benrimoh/Olympics#MilanoCortina2026 pic.twitter.com/QVVKSBaxDv
Speaking of Canadian women, they will face Team USA in the gold medal game on Thursday. It will be a difficult match-up for Canada, as the USA dominated them to the tune of 5-0 in the prelims. Simply put, the USA is younger, faster, and stronger, but Canada is known for showing up when it matters most.
It’s official: Team Canada and Team USA will meet in the Olympic women’s hockey gold medal game on Feb. 19.
— Hailey Salvian (@hailey_salvian) February 16, 2026
The Laval Rocket finally lost a game, ending their seven-game winning streak. They dropped a 4-3 game in the shootout versus the Toronto Marlies, with Florian Xhekaj (10), Vincent Arseneau (4), and Alex Belzile (23) finding the back of the net for Laval.
Xhekaj 🚨
— Rocket de Laval (@RocketLaval) February 16, 2026
LAV 1 – 2 TOR pic.twitter.com/1pEFGfMAic
Coincidentally, or not, the top-5 leading scorers at Olympics were all picked first overall, including Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky.
Three games in… who’s your MVP so far? 🌟
— Elite Prospects (@eliteprospects) February 16, 2026
Here are the current Olympic scoring leaders.#MilanoCortina2026 #Olympics #Hockey #EliteProspects pic.twitter.com/hMzwsGcrkQ
Sportsnaut Network
The preliminary rounds are over and the games in Milan are about to turn up a notch. The 2026 Men’s Olympic Ice Hockey tournament has thus far been quite entertaining. Of the seven New Jersey Devils representing their respective country, who is seeing their stock rise, versus fall? [New Jersey Devils]
What a story Brandon Bussi has become, and what a great thing for the Carolina Hurricanes to be the paper on which that story is written. After an incredible start to his NHL career, the 27-year-old has struck a deal to stay in Carolina for years to come [Carolina Hurricanes]
Germany went into the Olympics hoping a good showing would bring attention to the sport in that soccer-mad country.
There are eight players from the Vegas Golden Knights organization— and also head coach Bruce Cassidy— representing their countries in Milan. The preliminary round has come and gone, setting the stage for four elimination games on Tuesday and another four on Wednesday. [Vegas Golden Knights]
