Tag Montreal Canadiens

Carey Price sidelined at least six weeks

The good news is that Carey Price doesn’t need surgery. The bad news is that he will be out of the lineup until at least mid-January. It’s not entirely clear what the nature of Price’s injury is. It was previously…

Montreal Canadiens unveil 2016 Winter Classic jersey

The Montreal Canadiens officially unveiled the design for their 2016 Winter Classic jerseys yesterday, which bring back some old school elements in a simple, sleek design. “I like everything about it,” Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban said. “I like the color.…

2015-16 Montreal Canadiens Season Preview

It’s been 22 years counting since Montreal (or any team from Canada) won the Stanley Cup. Last season the team had high expectations and were supposed to contend for another Stanley Cup. But those plans collapsed when they fell behind…

Andrei Kostitsyn interested in returning to the NHL?

It looks like another former NHL-defector could be interested in returning to North America after a stint in Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League. NBC Sports reported that 30-year-old Andre Kostitsyn, the 10th overall pick in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, could…

Carey Price takes selfie during TV timeout

The Montreal Canadiens are having a heck of a season, and goaltender Carey Price is one of the main reasons the team is currently second overall in the NHL. He leads the league in wins, save percentage, goals against average,…

Stars trade Gonchar to Canadiens for Moen

The Montreal Canadiens acquired veteran defenseman Sergei Gonchar today in exchange for left wing Travis Moen. The trade for Gonchar, a proven puck-moving defenseman, should help reinvigorate Montreal’s struggling power play—which is currently 28th in the NHL with a 7.7…

Plekanec, Pacioretty play catch on nifty goal

Poor Henrik Lundqvist. With no defenseman in position, he didn’t stand a chance. The Montreal Canadiens tied the Anaheim Ducks for the league lead with 14 points and identical 7-1 records after the Candiens downed the slumping New York Rangers…