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sportsnet.caCanadiens' Dobes misses chance to right ship with costly penaltyThis 4-3 overtime loss for the Montreal Canadiens was the result of a series of bad decisions, and the last one will haunt the player who needed a win most.

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On Dobes, who can’t seem to get out of his own way right now. Getting in Graf’s way was another example of that…👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

sportsnet.caCanadiens' Dobes misses chance to right ship with costly penaltyThis 4-3 overtime loss for the Montreal Canadiens was the result of a series of bad decisions, and the last one will haunt the player who needed a win most.

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On Dobes, who can’t seem to get out of his own way right now. Getting in Graf’s way was another example of that…👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

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sportsnet.caCanadiens notebook: Lefty-righty defence balance boosted by ReinbacherDavid Reinbacher has given the Montreal Canadiens the ability to play three lefty-righty defensive pairs. Eric Engels explains how having that consistency on the blue line opens up so much for the Ha...

On defensive balance, penalty killing cohesion, and Mr. Saturday Night. Habs notebook: www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

sportsnet.caCanadiens notebook: Lefty-righty defence balance boosted by ReinbacherDavid Reinbacher has given the Montreal Canadiens the ability to play three lefty-righty defensive pairs. Eric Engels explains how having that consistency on the blue line opens up so much for the Ha...

On defensive balance, penalty killing cohesion, and Mr. Saturday Night. Habs notebook: www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

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sportsnet.caDominant showing in win over Sabres a welcome development for Canadiens' Suzuki lineThis was a vintage performance from the line of Nick Suzuki, Juraj Slafkovsky and Cole Caufield. The kind the Canadiens have been longing for since they were reunited five games ago.

Top line comes through big in win over Sabres. If this performance is a sign of things to come, it could push the Canadiens up to where they expect to be in the standings👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

sportsnet.caDominant showing in win over Sabres a welcome development for Canadiens' Suzuki lineThis was a vintage performance from the line of Nick Suzuki, Juraj Slafkovsky and Cole Caufield. The kind the Canadiens have been longing for since they were reunited five games ago.

Top line comes through big in win over Sabres. If this performance is a sign of things to come, it could push the Canadiens up to where they expect to be in the standings👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

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sportsnet.caWhy Canadiens should be encouraged by early-season process despite recordThe Montreal Canadiens weren't exactly aiming for 3-3-1 in their first seven games. But they can take some solace in the fact that their play remains strong, writes Sportsnet's Eric Engels.

On what we’re seeing from the Habs so far… Plus: should David Reinbacher play Saturday if Mike Matheson remains unavailable? www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

sportsnet.caWhy Canadiens should be encouraged by early-season process despite recordThe Montreal Canadiens weren't exactly aiming for 3-3-1 in their first seven games. But they can take some solace in the fact that their play remains strong, writes Sportsnet's Eric Engels.

On what we’re seeing from the Habs so far… Plus: should David Reinbacher play Saturday if Mike Matheson remains unavailable? www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

sportsnet.caCanadiens' Dobes fighting for starter's crease after another frustrating lossWednesday's game against the Washington Capitals was a step back for Jakub Dobes, who is serving up early-season proof of how elusive consistency can be at his position.

Dobes is a fighter. But right now he’s fighting the puck and fighting to keep his net. On the early-season challenge he’s facing 👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

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sportsnet.caHealthy Guhle proving worth to Canadiens: 'He's a beast'Injuries have plagued Kaiden Guhle's young career. But now, finally healthy, he's able to prove just how valuable he is to the Canadiens.

On a “beast” performance from Guhle. The Canadiens needed it, and they need him to stay healthy and keep delivering. 👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

sportsnet.caHealthy Guhle proving worth to Canadiens: 'He's a beast'Injuries have plagued Kaiden Guhle's young career. But now, finally healthy, he's able to prove just how valuable he is to the Canadiens.

On a “beast” performance from Guhle. The Canadiens needed it, and they need him to stay healthy and keep delivering. 👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

sportsnet.caCanadiens' St. Louis, Hughes stoking internal competitionCompetition is a driving force, and it’s heating up all over the Canadiens’ lineup. Eric Engels has more on how Martin St. Louis and Kent Hughes are keeping players on notice.

On the buttons that were pushed on the Habs this past week👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

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sportsnet.ca'We want Larkin': Canadiens fans send message to Red Wings star"We want Larkin": The chants started before Saturday’s game even got underway, and they only grew louder as it went on. Eric Engels has more on the message Canadiens fans sent Dylan Larkin and how th...

On Dylan Larkin and the Canadiens 👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

sportsnet.ca'We want Larkin': Canadiens fans send message to Red Wings star"We want Larkin": The chants started before Saturday’s game even got underway, and they only grew louder as it went on. Eric Engels has more on the message Canadiens fans sent Dylan Larkin and how th...

On Dylan Larkin and the Canadiens 👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

sportsnet.caInjury to Canadiens' Montembeault tough blow in quest for redemptionSamuel Montembeault’s redemption tour has been postponed. As Eric Engels writes, after working so hard to earn this opportunity, now the goalie must dust off the pickaxes again just to grind his way ...

Small delay, hopefully not a setback for Montembeault www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

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sportsnet.caNewhook line helps Canadiens restore balance despite lossWhile the Canadiens lost precious points in the standings Thursday, the performance from the new line of Josh Anderson, Alex Newhook and Chris Kreider was a silver lining worth focusing on.

On the new identity line for the Canadiens 👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

sportsnet.caNewhook line helps Canadiens restore balance despite lossWhile the Canadiens lost precious points in the standings Thursday, the performance from the new line of Josh Anderson, Alex Newhook and Chris Kreider was a silver lining worth focusing on.

On the new identity line for the Canadiens 👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

sportsnet.caCanadiens' effort nowhere near good enough to beat HurricanesTuesday's game wasn’t the cathartic experience the Canadiens were hoping for. It was was more like trauma relived, with the Hurricanes once again frustrating the Canadiens at every turn.

The Canadiens need more from a lot of players… www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

sportsnet.caRematch against Hurricanes prompts early lineup dilemma for CanadiensWhen the Canadiens play their home opener against the champion Hurricanes Tuesday, it'll be anything but just one of 84 games. For coach Martin St. Louis, that means some difficult lineup decisions ar...

Does Florian Xhekaj play? Oliver Kapanen? Adam Engstrom? Sam Montembeault? www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

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sportsnet.caCanadiens know bad second-period habits must be addressed with urgencyAn old problem has resurfaced for the Canadiens. The team must figure out a way to avoid second-period letdowns if it wants to make another big push this season.

Juraj Slafkovsky was seething after the game, as he should’ve been. He and his teammates were careless in a costly second period, repeating an old habit that must immediately be addressed 👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

sportsnet.caCanadiens know bad second-period habits must be addressed with urgencyAn old problem has resurfaced for the Canadiens. The team must figure out a way to avoid second-period letdowns if it wants to make another big push this season.

Juraj Slafkovsky was seething after the game, as he should’ve been. He and his teammates were careless in a costly second period, repeating an old habit that must immediately be addressed 👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

sportsnet.caSidney Crosby's staying power appears eternal — in the NHL, and in PittsburghEven at 39, Sidney Crosby has shown already this season that he's not backing down from any challengers. Which speaks to his amazing staying power, writes Eric Engels.

On Crosby looking the same as he ever did. He’s not even thinking of stopping, which is a gift to the Penguins—and to all of us👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

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sportsnet.caAnderson, Carrier reinforce value to Canadiens in strong start to seasonIf the Canadiens are to take the next step, they'll need guys like Josh Anderson and Alex Carrier to step up. They did just that in the opening win, but now the math gets more complicated. Eric Engel...

On Josh Anderson and Alex Carrier, who are both in the last year of their deal and both facing a similar decision about their future👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

sportsnet.caAnderson, Carrier reinforce value to Canadiens in strong start to seasonIf the Canadiens are to take the next step, they'll need guys like Josh Anderson and Alex Carrier to step up. They did just that in the opening win, but now the math gets more complicated. Eric Engel...

On Josh Anderson and Alex Carrier, who are both in the last year of their deal and both facing a similar decision about their future👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

sportsnet.caDefiant Dobes seals Canadiens' season-opening win over Maple LeafsJakub Dobes is a defiant competitor, a guy blocking every puck like he’s batting away every barb of criticism that’s ever stung him. The Canadiens goalie showed what he's all about in a season-opening...

“I saw that a lot of people have a lot of opinions of me…”—Jakub Dobes. www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Let’s all wish Wayne a speedy recovery!!!

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sportsnet.caDefiant Dobes seals Canadiens' season-opening win over Maple LeafsJakub Dobes is a defiant competitor, a guy blocking every puck like he’s batting away every barb of criticism that’s ever stung him. The Canadiens goalie showed what he's all about in a season-opening...

On Defiant Dobes👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

sportsnet.caCanadiens must remain grounded amid soaring expectationsThe Montreal Canadiens have earned their high expectations heading into this season. Now, the task is to remain grounded, writes Eric Engels.

Setting up this Habs season. Can they keep the right mindset to keep moving forward? www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

One more… Here’s Martin St. Louis on how much the work Adam Nicholas has done—especially in the summer months—has possibly given the Canadiens a competitive advantage:

Sat down with Martin St. Louis for a feature coming @Sportsnet in the am. Here’s a little something from our conversation that won’t be found in there but was certainly still worth sharing:

sportsnet.caCanadiens' Montembeault among best pre-season surprises

On Montembeault’s surprising—and convincing—return to the Canadiens’ crease: www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

sportsnet.caCanadiens' Kirby Dach in tough to earn spot, win over fansIt might be nearly impossible for Kirby Dach to silence the critics, even though the negativity seems over the top. He faces a tough battle to make the Canadiens' opening-night lineup.

On Dach, and the lack of objectivity about his play through camp. It’s okay to want more from him, especially given his situation. But he’s not the only player who should be looking over his shoulder here… www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

sportsnet.caCanadiens notebook: Reinbacher, Xhekaj, Montembeault pushing to stayDavid Reinbacher, Florian Xhekaj and Samuel Montembeault are doing everything in their power to show they deserve meaningful minutes for the Canadiens. They all could help the club with their best gam...

Canadiens notebook: On what Reinbacher has shown on and off the ice, on Xhekaj’s path to a spot, and on Montembeault’s rebirth 👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

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sportsnet.ca Canadiens ready to meet the moment with Stanley Cup aspirations

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sportsnet.ca Canadiens ready to meet the moment with Stanley Cup aspirations

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sportsnet.caCanadiens Notebook: Early signs suggest Demidov will take another 'step'It’s pre-season, but Ivan Demidov is already in mid-season form both on and off the ice. If he continues to do what he did on Saturday, Demidov could go from hard to stop to practically unstoppable, ...

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On Demidov’s new tricks… www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

sportsnet.caCanadiens' Dobes has right mindset to keep starter's roleSo much of goaltending is about mindset, and it’s hard to imagine Jakub Dobes having a better one heading into his first official season as Montreal Canadiens starter. Eric Engels explains.

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On Dobes, and what he learned from the cautionary tale Sam Montembeault wrote last season. www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

sportsnet.caWhy Day 1 isn't too soon to read into Canadiens' forward linesIt might just be Day 1, but the Canadiens' top-six forward lines on Thursday made a lot of sense. Sportsnet's Eric Engels dives deeper into the early combinations.

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Sharing thoughts on why the top two lines we saw Thursday will likely be intact come opening night of the regular season: www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...