The 24-year-old Xhekaj has been a regular presence in the Canadiens' lineup this season, adding some grit in a bottom-four role. He's at six points, 58 shots on net, 143 hits, 51 blocked shots, 83 PIM ...

With that in mind, it would be a surprise if Canadiens GM Kent Hughes decided to trade veteran defenceman Mike Matheson.

The Habs were back in action on Saturday after the long break. They squandered an early two-goal lead to Ottawa but took advantage of a tough night at the office for Linus Ullmark, allowing ...

Montreal is back in action against a decimated Senators team.

It was an energetic start for Montreal, and two-and-a-half minutes in they get a goal. The puck follows Brendan Gallagher out of the corner on a poor pass from Drake Batherson. Gallagher collects, it, ...