Marc Dumont
Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories, and content you may have missed on Wednesday.
Montreal Canadiens News
Lane Hutson gave a well-thought-out answer when asked about some of the things Juraj Slafkovsky does that don’t necessarily show up on the scoresheet.
«Quelles sont les choses que Slafkovsky fait sur la glace pour son trio qui n’apparaissent pas forcément sur la feuille de pointage?»
— Nicolas Cloutier (@NCloutierTVA) November 19, 2025
Une réponse très inspirée de Lane Hutson. pic.twitter.com/O7YgIMUEyi
The Montreal Canadiens are dealing with a losing streak, but the numbers suggest they’ve improved a few crucial areas of weakness. Prospects Jared Davidson and Joshua Roy have certainly done their part.[Canadiens Prospects Help Improve Area Of Weakness]
We’ll see how long head coach Martin St-Louis will keep the new line combinations together, but if Slafkovsky continues to gain confidence in transition, his ability to drive the play will definitely come in handy for the Habs.
Juraj Slafkovsky on being more of a puck carrier on a line with Oliver Kapanen & Ivan Demidov:
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) November 19, 2025
“What do I like about it? Everything. It’s good you know. Like I said Demi is a really good player. We move the puck then get open, then get the puck back…I feel like it could work.” pic.twitter.com/f58WYkRNfD
Prospect Adam Engstrom opened the scoring for the Laval Rocket on Wednesday night, putting his excellent skating on full display.
Adam Engstrom scores a very nice goal to open the scoring for the Laval Rocket. #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/L40rTRRraf
— Marc Dumont (@MarcPDumont) November 20, 2025
He came close to scoring another a few moments later on a carbon copy play, but was stopped by the post.
Adam Engstrom almost scores another great goal, but hits iron.
— Marc Dumont (@MarcPDumont) November 20, 2025
His excellent skating on full display, as per tradition. #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/sTu8Tm1vjm
Jacob Fowler looked pretty good, stopping 24 of the 27 shots sent his way. The Rocket ended-up losing 3-2, though I have to say I’m not sure Fowler could have done any better on the second goal against.
Jacob Fowler is not happy with this goal call. The refs seem to think it was Engstrom's stick that pushed him in.
— Marc Dumont (@MarcPDumont) November 20, 2025
Either way, hardly Fowler's fault. #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/1lgNX36d4G
Sportsnaut Network
A freak cooking accident is behind the absence of Florida Panthers forward Eetu Luostarinen, with coach Paul Maurice saying he could miss a couple of weeks as he heals up. [Florida Panthers]
The quarter mark of the season is fast approaching, and the LA Kings have some crucial holes to fill. The biggest positional need for the team is a real, first-line winger, and has been for some time. [Los Angeles Kings]
The Toronto Maple Leafs pulled out an overtime victory over the St. Louis Blues. That snapped a five-game losing streak for the Buds, but doesn’t quite wash away the stench of an ugly start to the season. [Toronto Maple Leafs]
