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.
Canadiens play the Blue Jackets tonight at Nationwide Arena in Columbus (7:30 p.m., Prime, RDS). #Habs and goalie Jakub Dobes will be hoping they don't hear this cannon go off too much.
November 17, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Canadiens play the Blue Jackets tonight at Nationwide Arena in Columbus (7:30 p.m., Prime, RDS). #Habs and goalie Jakub Dobes will be hoping they don't hear this cannon go off too much.
Full team rosters and stats ahead of tonight's game between the Canadiens and Blue Jackets in Columbus (7:30 p.m., Prime, RDS). Jakub Dobes will start in goal for #Habs:
November 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Full team rosters and stats ahead of tonight's game between the Canadiens and Blue Jackets in Columbus (7:30 p.m., Prime, RDS). Jakub Dobes will start in goal for #Habs:
Happy birthday to former Canadiens forward Emil Heineman, who turns 24 today. He has 8-4-12 totals in 18 games this season with the Islanders after being sent to New York this summer as part of trade for Noah Dobson. Photo by John Mahoney of The Gazette
November 16, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Happy birthday to former Canadiens forward Emil Heineman, who turns 24 today. He has 8-4-12 totals in 18 games this season with the Islanders after being sent to New York this summer as part of trade for Noah Dobson. Photo by John Mahoney of The Gazette
It was seven years ago today that my great friend Randy Tieman passed away at age 64. The longtime CTV Montreal sportscaster was the nicest man I ever met. He's gone, but never forgotten. Rest in peace, T. Here's link to column I wrote after his death: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
November 16, 2025 at 4:24 PM
It was seven years ago today that my great friend Randy Tieman passed away at age 64. The longtime CTV Montreal sportscaster was the nicest man I ever met. He's gone, but never forgotten. Rest in peace, T. Here's link to column I wrote after his death: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Lineups for Canadiens vs. Bruins
November 16, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Lineups for Canadiens vs. Bruins
Happy birthday to former Canadiens defenceman Justin Barron, who turns 24 today. He has 0-4-4 totals in 18 games this season with the Nashville Predators. Photo by The Gazette's John Mahoney
November 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Happy birthday to former Canadiens defenceman Justin Barron, who turns 24 today. He has 0-4-4 totals in 18 games this season with the Nashville Predators. Photo by The Gazette's John Mahoney
Full team rosters and stats ahead of tonight's game between the Canadiens and Boston Bruins at the Bell Centre (7 p.m., Citytv, SNE, TVA Sports) #Habs:
November 15, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Full team rosters and stats ahead of tonight's game between the Canadiens and Boston Bruins at the Bell Centre (7 p.m., Citytv, SNE, TVA Sports) #Habs:
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.
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
Lineups for Canadiens vs. Kings
November 12, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Lineups for Canadiens vs. Kings
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:
#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