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The Canadiens have overcome a lot over the past year and change, and they feel even better equipped to deal with this stuff now.
But it’s time to see just how resilient they are👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

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Long-term injuries to Newhook, Guhle an added layer of adversity for Canadiens
The news was grim for the Canadiens on Friday. With Alex Newhook and Kaiden Guhle facing long-term injuries, it’s an added layer of adversity for a team that was already facing some.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Poor D, suspect goaltending but worst of all, seemingly a serious injury.

Also, a scouting report on Slafkovsky in season four - all in this Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal.

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens face week’s 2nd routing, fall to Dallas 7-0 - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
The Montreal Canadiens had a strong first period, outshooting Dallas 14-5, but they fell apart in the second. Brian Wilde has more on Thursday night's matchup at the Bell Centre.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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The Skating report is probably the most interesting here. Colorado, Montreal and Edmonton are the fasted teams in terms of Speed Bursts>20mph per mile skated while the slowest teams are Calgary, Nashville and Dallas.

You can also see speed splits by forward and defense which is interesting.
November 13, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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I’ve reposted this once before, but the prose is written so beautifully, that I thought a second reading was worth it.

Lovely use of language
November 13, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Not everyone can be a gem, and this one surely wasn’t.

The Canadiens do have some underlying issues but I think we know the big one at the moment.

Also some positives in the Wilde Cards in this Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal.

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens pummelled by Los Angeles Kings 5-1 - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
Apart from a laser beam from Josh Anderson into the top corner in the first period, little was impressive from the Canadiens in this one. Brian Wilde has more.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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On Martin St. Louis leading with empathy, accountability and humility. He was initially relatable because of his experience as a player, but he has remained relatable by never putting himself above his team www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
St. Louis’ accountability sets standard for strong Canadiens leadership
Good coaches don’t put themselves above the team, and have the humility to publicly admit they can be better. That's just the latest example of how Martin St. Louis has set the standard for leadership...
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November 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Another win and more roster breakthroughs in this Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal.

Also, Habs roster construction and where the surprising improvement needs to be.

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens tame the Utah Mammoth - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
The Montreal Canadiens shut down last week's losing streak Saturday night. Their 6-2 victory over the Utah Mammoth showed the team's goaltending was also back on form.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Man this is nearing pre-injury dominant pre-season Dach from 2 years ago… loving this.
November 9, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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Canadiens' late-game process in loss to Devils provides valuable lesson
The Canadiens didn't get the result they wanted in New Jersey, but there was plenty to like about the effort. If they keep playing the way they did with the lead, more wins are sure to follow.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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Dach and Dobson the strongest, Veleno needs more hunger in his game. The Habs fall in OT.

In this Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal, a new number one prospect is declared.

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens persist to overtime, fall to New Jersey 4-3 - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
The Canadiens showed that they can play with anyone this season. Brian Wilde has more on the Thursday night matchup between Montreal and the New Jersey Devils.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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The Canadiens have time to fix their problems.
But after waiting a very long time to have a team that can outscore its problems, it’s finally here now…👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Canadiens' talent saves them a point in 'outlier' game versus Flyers
The Canadiens went from bad to worse after falling behind 3-0 Tuesday. But the talent of the team popped regardless, leading to a valuable point. It's a luxury the Canadiens have been waiting to posse...
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November 5, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. It was the second period. It was the first period.

The Canadiens fall to the Flyers in a wild one in this Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal.

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens fall to Philadelphia Flyers in 5-4 shootout - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
The Habs played the second period, and it was like a disappointing first period never happened. Brian Wilde explains.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:17 AM
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5 and 0 in overtime. The Canadiens on top of the Atlantic as the dream start continues in this Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal.

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens beat the Ottawa Senators to remain perfect in OT - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
The Montreal Canadiens took the Ottawa Senators to a 4-3 overtime defeat Saturday night, building their winning streak in extra minutes to five games.
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November 2, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Mike Matheson & his wife Emily going as Travis Kelce and Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid for Halloween 🎃
November 1, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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On Caufield’s evolution👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Canadiens' Cole Caufield proving he's among most complete players in NHL
The Canadiens are 8-3-0 right now and Cole Caufield's all-around play is a huge part of that. The 24-year-old is doing so much more than just scoring goals to help his team — he's also playing sound d...
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October 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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This photo of rookie Yesavage casually walking off the mound as future Hall of Famer and helmet-less Ohtani is still in motion striking out is everything. #WantItAll
October 30, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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One big lesson to learn still in the maturity of their game. Still, the Montreal Canadiens get it done again in Seattle.

The Call Of The Wilde is written for Global Montreal.

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens edge Seattle Kraken in overtime - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
Montreal showed its inexperience Tuesday, allowing the Kraken to return from three down in the third period to send it to overtime. That's when Cole Caufield took over yet again.
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October 29, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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On what makes the Canadiens good, even if they’re far from perfect 👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Carrier a symbol of depth that's propelled Canadiens to top of Atlantic
Without a play Alexandre Carrier made in the first period, the Canadiens might not have won Tuesday's game. And though the play could’ve easily been forgotten, it should be remembered.
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October 29, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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On the politics of an NHL power play, the politics of winning, and how they quickly intersected in the case of Ivan Demidov: www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
Ivan Demidov has truly arrived. He’s showing the difference he makes for the Canadiens
Demidov's insertion into the Canadiens' top power-play unit was inevitable, but it was important for him to show he had earned it.
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October 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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The future is now. Ivan Demidov joins the first unit long enough to transform the first unit.

Demidov’s first three point game in this Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal.

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens comeback to edge the Vancouver Canucks. - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
After losing Friday to the Edmonton Oilers over questionable refereeing, the Montreal Canadiens showed their mettle in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Vancouver Canuks.
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October 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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On the lethal pp combination of Demidov and Suzuki👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Demidov pays dividends on power play as Canadiens topple Canucks
This game turned on a power play, with Ivan Demidov unexpectedly throwing the puck across to Nick Suzuki to give the Montreal Canadiens life. It's a new alignment that could pay dividends as the youn...
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October 26, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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Another major twist along the winding road Laine has traversed to redeem his once-promising career…
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Laine dealt another tough blow as injury jeopardizes future with Canadiens
Patrik Laine's future with Montreal is now in jeopardy after undergoing surgery that will keep him out 12-16 weeks. It's unfortunate news for the Canadiens, but it’s particularly bad news for the pl...
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October 25, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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Not being results based should cut both ways. There have been a few wins this season where the Canadiens needed to realize their process was off. Last night’s loss to Edmonton was the other side of that coin: www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Canadiens loss in Edmonton showed more growth than many of their wins
From a five-on-five, a game management, and a consistency perspective, the Canadiens can look at a loss to the Oilers as a building block.
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October 24, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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The Canadiens were justified to feel officiating cost them a win in Edmonton.
They didn't hold back on the subject after the game...
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Canadiens rightfully frustrated by officiating in last-minute loss to Oilers
The Canadiens were playing great in the first period. They were in complete control of this game. So how did they lose 6-5 after going up 5-3 early in the third period? Eric Engels walks you through i...
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October 24, 2025 at 6:40 AM