Player News

Player Update (Sun Dec 3, 2023) - Snaps another drought

Anderson had an assist, two shots on net, one blocked shot, one hit and two penalty minutes over 14:00 of ice time in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Red Wings.

Player Update (Sun Dec 3, 2023) - Sets up power-play strike

Matheson recorded a power-play assist, one shot on goal, three blocked shots and one hit over 29:17 of ice time in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to Detroit.

Player Update (Sun Dec 3, 2023) - Forces OT

Lindstrom scored a goal on two shots and blocked one shot over 13:12 of ice time in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Red Wings.

Player Update (Sun Dec 3, 2023) - Back on top line

Caufield had four shots on net over 20:24 of ice time in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Red Wings.

Injury Update (Sat Dec 2, 2023) - Out 10-12 weeks

Newhook is expected to miss the next 10-12 weeks with a high-ankle sprain, per Arpon Basu of The Athletic. He was moved to injured reserve Saturday, per CapFriendly.

Injury Update (Sat Dec 2, 2023) - Out 10-12 weeks

Newhook is expected to miss the next 10-12 weeks with a high-ankle sprain, per Arpon Basu of The Athletic.

Player Update (Sat Dec 2, 2023) - Gets Saturday's start

Allen will be between the home pipes versus Detroit on Saturday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Player Update (Fri Dec 1, 2023) - Up from AHL

Stephens was called up from AHL Laval on Friday.

Player Update (Fri Dec 1, 2023) - Signs three-year contract extension

Montembeault inked a three-year, $9.45 million contract extension Friday.

Player Update (Fri Dec 1, 2023) - Mauled by Panthers

Primeau made 24 saves in Thursday's 5-1 loss to Florida.

Injury Update (Thu Nov 30, 2023) - Leaves game Thursday

Newhook (lower body) was unable to finish Thursday's game versus the Panthers, Marc Dumont of Montreal Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Thu Nov 30, 2023) - Comes up big against Jackets

Montembeault made 26 saves in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

Player Update (Thu Nov 30, 2023) - Finishes off Blue Jackets

Lindstrom scored an empty-net goal in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Columbus. He also had two shots on net, two blocked shots, one hit and two penalty minutes over 19:02 of ice time.

Player Update (Thu Nov 30, 2023) - Supplies game winner

Armia scored a goal on three shots over 16:26 of ice time in Wednesday's win over the Blue Jackets.

Player Update (Wed Nov 29, 2023) - In goal Thursday

Primeau will get the starting nod at home against the Panthers on Thursday.

Player Update (Tue Nov 28, 2023) - Slumping after strong start

Monahan has not recorded a point in six consecutive games, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports. The forward opened the season with 13 points over the first 16 games.

Player Update (Mon Nov 27, 2023) - Starting Wednesday

Montembeault will defend the road goal Wednesday against Columbus.

Player Update (Sat Nov 25, 2023) - Tough day in L.A.

Allen turned aside 26 shots in Saturday's 4-0 loss to the Kings.

Player Update (Sat Nov 25, 2023) - Gets starting nod Saturday

Allen will defend the visiting crease in LA on Saturday, according to Arpon Basu of The Athletic.

Player Update (Sat Nov 25, 2023) - Recalled from Laval

Armia was recalled from AHL Laval on Friday.

Injury Update (Sat Nov 25, 2023) - Added to IR

Xhekaj (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Friday.

Player Update (Sat Nov 25, 2023) - Recalled from Laval

The Canadiens recalled Armia from AHL Laval on Friday.

Player Update (Sat Nov 25, 2023) - Goes from bench to hero

Ylonen had one shot on net and scored the winning tally in the shootout of Friday's 3-2 win over San Jose.

Injury Update (Sat Nov 25, 2023) - Added to IR

The Canadiens retroactively placed Xhekaj (upper body) on injured reserve Friday.

Player Update (Sat Nov 25, 2023) - Snipes another goal

Kovacevic scored a goal on his lone shot over 11:10 ice time in Friday's 3-2 shootout win over the Sharks.

Player Update (Sat Nov 25, 2023) - Offensive surge continues

Slafkovsky recorded an assist, three shots on goal and one blocked shot over 19:44 of ice time in Friday's 3-2 shootout win over the Sharks.

Player Update (Thu Nov 23, 2023) - Guarding road net Friday

Primeau is expected to start on the road against San Jose on Friday.

Player Update (Thu Nov 23, 2023) - Back on second line

Caufield had five shots on goal and two hits over 18:41 of ice time in Wednesday's 4-3 win over Anaheim.

Player Update (Wed Nov 22, 2023) - Set to start Wednesday

Montembeault is expected to start in Wednesday's road game against Anaheim, according to Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Injury Update (Wed Nov 22, 2023) - Ruled out indefinitely

Harris suffered a lower-body injury this week that will sidelined him indefinitely, the Habs announced Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Nov 21, 2023) - Summoned from AHL

Norlinder was brought up from AHL Laval on Tuesday.

Injury Update (Tue Nov 21, 2023) - Shifts to IR

Harris (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Injury Update (Tue Nov 21, 2023) - Out 6-8 weeks

Harvey-Pinard (lower body) will be sidelined for six-to-eight weeks.

Injury Update (Tue Nov 21, 2023) - Ruled out indefinitely

Harris suffered a lower-body injury that will sidelined him indefinitely, the Habs announced Tuesday.

Injury Update (Mon Nov 20, 2023) - Won't travel with team

Xhekaj (upper body) won't travel with his teammates Monday to California ahead of the Canadiens' three-game road trip, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports.

Injury Update (Mon Nov 20, 2023) - Shifts to IR

Harvey-Pinard (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

Player Update (Mon Nov 20, 2023) - Brought up from AHL

Struble was summoned from AHL Laval on Monday.

Player Update (Sun Nov 19, 2023) - Rejoins top line

Caufield had three shots on goal and one hit over 15:30 of ice time in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Bruins.

Player Update (Sat Nov 18, 2023) - Pucks, pucks and more pucks

Allen made 39 saves in a 5-2 loss to Boston on Saturday.

Injury Update (Sat Nov 18, 2023) - Not ready to return

Harvey-Pinard (lower body) will not play Saturday versus the Bruins, Guillaume Lefrancois of La Presse reports.

Player Update (Sat Nov 18, 2023) - Ready to return Saturday

Harris (upper body) will draw back into the lineup Saturday versus Boston, Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette reports.

Injury Update (Sat Nov 18, 2023) - Unavailable Saturday

Xhekaj (upper body) won't play Saturday against Boston, Stu Cowan of The Montreal Gazette reports.

Player Update (Sat Nov 18, 2023) - Receives starting nod

Allen will be in the visiting crease versus Boston on Saturday, according to Marc Antoine Godin of Radio-Canada.

Injury Update (Fri Nov 17, 2023) - May play Saturday

Harvey-Pinard (lower body) is being evaluated daily and will make the trip to Boston on Saturday, Jean-Francois Chaumont of Le Journal de Montreal reports.

Injury Update (Fri Nov 17, 2023) - Ready to return

Harris (upper body) has been medically cleared to return to the lineup and could play Saturday in Boston, per Jean-Francois Chaumont of Le Journal de Montreal.

Injury Update (Fri Nov 17, 2023) - Not practicing Friday

Xhekaj (upper body) is missing from practice Friday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Player Update (Fri Nov 17, 2023) - Whistled for costly penalty

Gallagher had one shot on goal, one hit and four penalty minutes in Thursday's 6-5 loss to Vegas.

Player Update (Fri Nov 17, 2023) - Points in two straight

Lindstrom had an assist, one shot on goal and two blocked shots over 12:06 of ice time in Thursday's 6-5 loss to Vegas.

Player Update (Fri Nov 17, 2023) - Closes gap late

Barron scored a goal on two shots, blocked three shots, delivered two hits and had a two-minute penalty over 22:12 of ice time in Thursday's 6-5 loss to Vegas.

Injury Update (Thu Nov 16, 2023) - Won't finish Thursday's game

Xhekaj suffered an upper-body injury and won't return to Thursday's game versus the Golden Knights.

Injury Update (Thu Nov 16, 2023) - Not expected to play Thursday

Harris (upper body) isn't ready to return for Thursday's game against Vegas, freelance NHL writer Priyanta Emrith.

Player Update (Thu Nov 16, 2023) - Starting Thursday

Primeau will defend the home crease versus Vegas on Thursday, Patrick Friolet of RDS.ca reports.

Injury Update (Thu Nov 16, 2023) - Not playing Thursday

Harvey-Pinard (lower body) will not be in the lineup Thursday versus Vegas, according to Arpon Basu of The Athletic.

Injury Update (Tue Nov 14, 2023) - Not playing Tuesday

Harris (upper body) won't play Tuesday against Calgary, according to Eric Engels of Sportsnet.

Player Update (Tue Nov 14, 2023) - Facing Flames

Montembeault will protect the home goal Tuesday versus Calgary.

Player Update (Mon Nov 13, 2023) - Snaps point drought

Anderson had a power-play assist and six shots on goal over 16:49 of ice time in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Canucks.

Player Update (Mon Nov 13, 2023) - Plays Sunday

Harris had an assist and blocked five shots over 20:00 of ice time in Sundays' 5-2 loss to Vancouver.

Player Update (Sun Nov 12, 2023) - Suiting up Sunday

Harris (upper body) is in Sunday's lineup against Vancouver, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports.

Player Update (Sun Nov 12, 2023) - Loaned to AHL

Armia was sent down to AHL Laval on Sunday.

Player Update (Sun Nov 12, 2023) - Recalled from minors

Lindstrom was recalled from AHL Laval on Sunday, per the NHL media site.

Player Update (Sun Nov 12, 2023) - Starting Sunday

Allen will guard the home net Sunday against the Canucks.

Injury Update (Sun Nov 12, 2023) - Game-time decision

Harris (upper body) will be a game-time decision Sunday versus Vancouver.

Injury Update (Sun Nov 12, 2023) - Suffers upper-body injury

Harris sustained an upper-body injury in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over Boston.