Stu Cowan
@stucowangazette.bsky.social
Sports columnist for Montreal Gazette and host of weekly Hockey Inside/Out Show on Gazette website and YouTube talking Habs with former Canadiens Chris Nilan and Rick Green.
Column I wrote earlier today on Canadiens getting a taste of success as youngest team in NHL but also facing added pressure from fan base #Habs: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Cowan: Canadiens getting a taste of success as youngest team in NHL
The future is looking very bright for the Habs, but there are still going to be some growing pains in front of a more demanding fanbase.
montrealgazette.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Column I wrote earlier today on Canadiens getting a taste of success as youngest team in NHL but also facing added pressure from fan base #Habs: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 13, 1955: Jacques Plante made 52 saves for his second shutout in twi nights in a 2-0 win over the Blackhawks in Chicago. Plante recorded 58 shutouts during his 11 seasons with the Canadiens to rank second behind George Hainsworth with 75.
Nov. 13, 1955: Jacques Plante made 52 saves for his second shutout in twi nights in a 2-0 win over the Blackhawks in Chicago. Plante recorded 58 shutouts during his 11 seasons with the Canadiens to rank second behind George Hainsworth with 75.
November 13, 2025 at 1:38 PM
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 13, 1955: Jacques Plante made 52 saves for his second shutout in twi nights in a 2-0 win over the Blackhawks in Chicago. Plante recorded 58 shutouts during his 11 seasons with the Canadiens to rank second behind George Hainsworth with 75.
Nov. 13, 1955: Jacques Plante made 52 saves for his second shutout in twi nights in a 2-0 win over the Blackhawks in Chicago. Plante recorded 58 shutouts during his 11 seasons with the Canadiens to rank second behind George Hainsworth with 75.
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 13, 1974: Hall of Fame defenceman Guy Lapointe recorded the only hat-trick of his NHL career in an 8-6 loss to the Buffalo Sabres at the Forum.
Nov. 13, 1974: Hall of Fame defenceman Guy Lapointe recorded the only hat-trick of his NHL career in an 8-6 loss to the Buffalo Sabres at the Forum.
November 13, 2025 at 1:34 PM
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 13, 1974: Hall of Fame defenceman Guy Lapointe recorded the only hat-trick of his NHL career in an 8-6 loss to the Buffalo Sabres at the Forum.
Nov. 13, 1974: Hall of Fame defenceman Guy Lapointe recorded the only hat-trick of his NHL career in an 8-6 loss to the Buffalo Sabres at the Forum.
Happy birthday to former Montreal Junior Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres star Gilbert Perreault. The Hall of Famer turns 75 today. He was the No. 1 overall pick at the 1970 NHL Draft after posting 51-70-121 totals in 54 games with Junior Canadiens.
November 13, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Happy birthday to former Montreal Junior Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres star Gilbert Perreault. The Hall of Famer turns 75 today. He was the No. 1 overall pick at the 1970 NHL Draft after posting 51-70-121 totals in 54 games with Junior Canadiens.
Full team rosters and stats ahead of tonight's game between the Canadiens and Dallas Stars at the Bell Centre (7 p.m., TSN2, RDS). Jakub Dobes will start in goal for #Habs:
November 13, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Full team rosters and stats ahead of tonight's game between the Canadiens and Dallas Stars at the Bell Centre (7 p.m., TSN2, RDS). Jakub Dobes will start in goal for #Habs:
GOT A QUESTION ABOUT THE HABS?
If you have a question about the Canadiens you'd like me to answer in my weekly #Habs Mailbag this weekend you can post it below or send an email to montrealcanadiens@postmedia.com.
If you have a question about the Canadiens you'd like me to answer in my weekly #Habs Mailbag this weekend you can post it below or send an email to montrealcanadiens@postmedia.com.
November 13, 2025 at 12:28 AM
GOT A QUESTION ABOUT THE HABS?
If you have a question about the Canadiens you'd like me to answer in my weekly #Habs Mailbag this weekend you can post it below or send an email to montrealcanadiens@postmedia.com.
If you have a question about the Canadiens you'd like me to answer in my weekly #Habs Mailbag this weekend you can post it below or send an email to montrealcanadiens@postmedia.com.
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Skrudland was a blast!
Here's link to this week's Hockey Inside/Out Show as I have some fun with former Canadiens and 1986 Stanley Cup champs Brian Skrudland and Rick Green while discussing #Habs 5-1 loss to L.A. Kings, the struggles of goalie Samuel Montembeault and much more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rO1...
November 13, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Skrudland was a blast!
My column on the Canadiens' goaltending situation. While Martin St. Louis says he hasn't lost confidence in Samuel Montembeault, it's time to give Jakub Dobes a shot at the No. 1 job. Dobes will be in goal Thursday vs. Dallas Stars at Bell Centre #Habs: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Cowan: Dobes deserves a shot to be Canadiens’ No. 1 goalie
With Montreal nearing the quarter-mark of the NHL season atop the Atlantic Division, it's time to start riding the hot netminder.
montrealgazette.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:18 AM
My column on the Canadiens' goaltending situation. While Martin St. Louis says he hasn't lost confidence in Samuel Montembeault, it's time to give Jakub Dobes a shot at the No. 1 job. Dobes will be in goal Thursday vs. Dallas Stars at Bell Centre #Habs: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Here's link to this week's Hockey Inside/Out Show as I have some fun with former Canadiens and 1986 Stanley Cup champs Brian Skrudland and Rick Green while discussing #Habs 5-1 loss to L.A. Kings, the struggles of goalie Samuel Montembeault and much more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rO1...
November 12, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Here's link to this week's Hockey Inside/Out Show as I have some fun with former Canadiens and 1986 Stanley Cup champs Brian Skrudland and Rick Green while discussing #Habs 5-1 loss to L.A. Kings, the struggles of goalie Samuel Montembeault and much more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rO1...
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 12, 1980: Steve Shutt had a hat-trick in 8-4 win over Los Angeles Kings at the Forum, becoming the eighth player in franchise history with 300 career goals. Shutt finished his Hall of Fame career 424 goals, ranking fifth in Canadiens history.
Nov. 12, 1980: Steve Shutt had a hat-trick in 8-4 win over Los Angeles Kings at the Forum, becoming the eighth player in franchise history with 300 career goals. Shutt finished his Hall of Fame career 424 goals, ranking fifth in Canadiens history.
November 12, 2025 at 1:08 PM
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 12, 1980: Steve Shutt had a hat-trick in 8-4 win over Los Angeles Kings at the Forum, becoming the eighth player in franchise history with 300 career goals. Shutt finished his Hall of Fame career 424 goals, ranking fifth in Canadiens history.
Nov. 12, 1980: Steve Shutt had a hat-trick in 8-4 win over Los Angeles Kings at the Forum, becoming the eighth player in franchise history with 300 career goals. Shutt finished his Hall of Fame career 424 goals, ranking fifth in Canadiens history.
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 12, 2016: Carey Price made 25 saves in a 5-0 win over Detroit Red Wings at the Bell Centre, becoming first goalie in NHL history to win his first 10 games in a season. The Canadiens improved their record to 13-1-1 with their 10th straight home win.
Nov. 12, 2016: Carey Price made 25 saves in a 5-0 win over Detroit Red Wings at the Bell Centre, becoming first goalie in NHL history to win his first 10 games in a season. The Canadiens improved their record to 13-1-1 with their 10th straight home win.
November 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 12, 2016: Carey Price made 25 saves in a 5-0 win over Detroit Red Wings at the Bell Centre, becoming first goalie in NHL history to win his first 10 games in a season. The Canadiens improved their record to 13-1-1 with their 10th straight home win.
Nov. 12, 2016: Carey Price made 25 saves in a 5-0 win over Detroit Red Wings at the Bell Centre, becoming first goalie in NHL history to win his first 10 games in a season. The Canadiens improved their record to 13-1-1 with their 10th straight home win.
Canadiens will practise at 11:30 a.m. today at CN Sports Complex in Brossard ahead of Thursday's game at Bell Centre against the Dallas Stars (7 p.m., TSN2, RDS) #Habs
November 12, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Canadiens will practise at 11:30 a.m. today at CN Sports Complex in Brossard ahead of Thursday's game at Bell Centre against the Dallas Stars (7 p.m., TSN2, RDS) #Habs
My column on what was a good night at the Bell Centre for four former Canadiens as the Los Angeles Kings beat the #Habs 5-1. It was a bad night for the Canadiens - especially Samuel Montembeault and Juraj Slafkovsky: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Cowan: A good night for former Canadiens as Kings win 5-1 at Bell Centre
It wasn't a good night for Habs goalie Samuel Montembeault or Juraj Slafkovsky, who was replaced by Ivan Demidov on No. 1 line.
montrealgazette.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:48 PM
My column on what was a good night at the Bell Centre for four former Canadiens as the Los Angeles Kings beat the #Habs 5-1. It was a bad night for the Canadiens - especially Samuel Montembeault and Juraj Slafkovsky: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Lineups for Canadiens vs. Kings
November 12, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Lineups for Canadiens vs. Kings
Samuel Montembeault will be back in goal tonight for Canadiens.
Full team rosters and stats ahead of tonight's game between the Canadiens and Los Angeles Kings at the Bell Centre (7 p.m., TSN2, RDS) #Habs:
November 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Samuel Montembeault will be back in goal tonight for Canadiens.
My column on Noah Dobson being a great fit with Canadiens as Mike Matheson’s new defence partner:
Cowan: Canadiens' Noah Dobson, Mike Matheson forging blue line bond
At age 31, Matheson might be playing the best hockey of his 11-year NHL career with new teammate Dobson as his partner.
montrealgazette.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM
My column on Noah Dobson being a great fit with Canadiens as Mike Matheson’s new defence partner:
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 11, 2023: Kaiden Guhle scored in overtime for a 3-2 win over Boston Bruins at the Bell Centre. Guhle (21 years, 297 days) became second-youngest defenceman in Canadiens history to score an OT goal behind P.K. Subban (21 years, 249 days).
Nov. 11, 2023: Kaiden Guhle scored in overtime for a 3-2 win over Boston Bruins at the Bell Centre. Guhle (21 years, 297 days) became second-youngest defenceman in Canadiens history to score an OT goal behind P.K. Subban (21 years, 249 days).
November 11, 2025 at 2:33 PM
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 11, 2023: Kaiden Guhle scored in overtime for a 3-2 win over Boston Bruins at the Bell Centre. Guhle (21 years, 297 days) became second-youngest defenceman in Canadiens history to score an OT goal behind P.K. Subban (21 years, 249 days).
Nov. 11, 2023: Kaiden Guhle scored in overtime for a 3-2 win over Boston Bruins at the Bell Centre. Guhle (21 years, 297 days) became second-youngest defenceman in Canadiens history to score an OT goal behind P.K. Subban (21 years, 249 days).
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 11, 1989: Larry Robinson played for the first game against his former team as the Kings beat the Canadiens 5-4 in Los Angeles. The Hall of Famer signed with the Kings after spending 17 seasons with the Canadiens.
Nov. 11, 1989: Larry Robinson played for the first game against his former team as the Kings beat the Canadiens 5-4 in Los Angeles. The Hall of Famer signed with the Kings after spending 17 seasons with the Canadiens.
November 11, 2025 at 2:28 PM
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 11, 1989: Larry Robinson played for the first game against his former team as the Kings beat the Canadiens 5-4 in Los Angeles. The Hall of Famer signed with the Kings after spending 17 seasons with the Canadiens.
Nov. 11, 1989: Larry Robinson played for the first game against his former team as the Kings beat the Canadiens 5-4 in Los Angeles. The Hall of Famer signed with the Kings after spending 17 seasons with the Canadiens.
Full team rosters and stats ahead of tonight's game between the Canadiens and Los Angeles Kings at the Bell Centre (7 p.m., TSN2, RDS) #Habs:
November 11, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Full team rosters and stats ahead of tonight's game between the Canadiens and Los Angeles Kings at the Bell Centre (7 p.m., TSN2, RDS) #Habs:
My story on Marc Bergevin getting hired as GM of Team Canada for the Spengler Cup with fourth anniversary of him getting fired by the Canadiens approaching #Habs: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Former Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin nets job with Canada's Spengler Cup team
Lands first general manager's post since he was fired by Habs nearly four years ago after his 10-year run in Montreal resulted in a rebuild.
montrealgazette.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:33 PM
My story on Marc Bergevin getting hired as GM of Team Canada for the Spengler Cup with fourth anniversary of him getting fired by the Canadiens approaching #Habs: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
My column on Martin St. Louis continuing to grow into his job as a modern-day head coach of the Canadiens #Habs: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Cowan: Martin St. Louis gains valuable experience leading young Canadiens
"I feel I’ve come a long way and I’ve got a ways to go," Hall of Famer says after taking Habs job with no NHL coaching experience.
montrealgazette.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:18 PM
My column on Martin St. Louis continuing to grow into his job as a modern-day head coach of the Canadiens #Habs: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
#Habs captain Nick Suzuki taking therapy day today and not practising with teammates. He also took a therapy day last Wednesday and missed practice. Suzuki has never missed a game during his 7-year NHL career, playing in 470 consecutive games. Photo by The Gazette's John Mahoney
November 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
#Habs captain Nick Suzuki taking therapy day today and not practising with teammates. He also took a therapy day last Wednesday and missed practice. Suzuki has never missed a game during his 7-year NHL career, playing in 470 consecutive games. Photo by The Gazette's John Mahoney
Canadiens will practise at 10:30 a.m. today at CN Sports Complex in Brossard as they prepare for Tuesday night's game at the Bell Centre against the L.A. Kings (7 p.m., TSN2, RDS). #Habs
November 10, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Canadiens will practise at 10:30 a.m. today at CN Sports Complex in Brossard as they prepare for Tuesday night's game at the Bell Centre against the L.A. Kings (7 p.m., TSN2, RDS). #Habs
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 9, 1974: Steve Shutt recorded first career hat-trick in 4-3 win over Vancouver Canucks at Forum. Shutt ranks fifth in career goals with Habs (408), trailing Maurice Richard (544), Guy Lafleur (518), Jean Béliveau (507), and Yvan Cournoyer (428).
Nov. 9, 1974: Steve Shutt recorded first career hat-trick in 4-3 win over Vancouver Canucks at Forum. Shutt ranks fifth in career goals with Habs (408), trailing Maurice Richard (544), Guy Lafleur (518), Jean Béliveau (507), and Yvan Cournoyer (428).
November 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 9, 1974: Steve Shutt recorded first career hat-trick in 4-3 win over Vancouver Canucks at Forum. Shutt ranks fifth in career goals with Habs (408), trailing Maurice Richard (544), Guy Lafleur (518), Jean Béliveau (507), and Yvan Cournoyer (428).
Nov. 9, 1974: Steve Shutt recorded first career hat-trick in 4-3 win over Vancouver Canucks at Forum. Shutt ranks fifth in career goals with Habs (408), trailing Maurice Richard (544), Guy Lafleur (518), Jean Béliveau (507), and Yvan Cournoyer (428).