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Montreal Canadiens

Todd: High-flying Canadiens set tone for season of promise with twin killing of Leafs

Preparing to embark on a new Stanley Cup quest, Habs cement their status as bona fide contenders.

By Jack Todd, Special to Montreal Gazette

Hockey player dips down low while taking a shot against the goalie.

Montreal Canadiens

Cowan: Canadiens open preseason with two wins over the Maple Leafs on same night

Adam Nicholas, director of hockey development, speaks with Nick Suzuki and Juraj Slafkovsky during Montreal Canadiens training camp practice at the CN Sports Complex in Brossard on Friday September 18, 2026.

Montreal Canadiens

Stu's Slapshots: Adam Nicholas has played key role in Canadiens' rebuilding process

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Montreal Canadiens

Habs Mailbag: Florian Xhekaj might be ready if Kirby Dach falters at Canadiens' camp

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Montreal Canadiens

Pivotal season for Kirby Dach as centre seeks long-term stay with Canadiens

Blue-liner Arber Xhekaj jokes with Jakub Dobes during Canadiens training camp practice in Brossard on Thursday.

Montreal Canadiens

After last-minute one-year deal, Canadiens' Arber Xhekaj banking on long-term goal

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Ivan Demidov is flanked by linemates Juraj Slafkovsky, left, and Oliver Kapanen during Canadiens training camp practice at the CN Sports Complex in Brossard yesterday.

Montreal Canadiens

Cowan: With Chris Kreider in mix, Canadiens could ice two potent top lines

As Habs open camp, newcomer is on top line with Suzuki and Caufield, while Slafkovsky reunites with Kapanen and Demidov.

Canadiens winger Cole Caufield scores on Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevsky as Charle-Edouard D'Astous and Gage Goncalves for his 50th goal of the season during second period on April 9.

Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens sniper Cole Caufield's summer mission: 'get bigger, faster and stronger'

"I just want to improve my overall game and keep finding ways to get better," Habs' 51-goal scorer says.

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Montreal Canadiens

Cowan: High on the Habs — Fans aren't alone as Canadiens buzz builds for coming season

After reaching Eastern final, head coach Martin St. Louis is set to "continue what we've been building" in 2026-27.