
Canadian Teams Morning Review – Jan. 8: Canadiens, Flames & Senators
Montreal clicks, Ottawa falls short — Wednesday showed Canadian teams that skill, timing, and goaltending still decide the night.

Montreal clicks, Ottawa falls short — Wednesday showed Canadian teams that skill, timing, and goaltending still decide the night.

Is Cole Caufield just a scorer, or has he quietly become one of Montreal’s true offensive drivers?

Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto all rally late — comebacks, hat tricks, and key saves shape a wild night for Canadian teams. Who’s gaining traction?

Can a rookie goalie’s dream debut spark something bigger for the Canadiens after a tough week?

Can the Canadiens finally find that full 60-minute game, or will more strong starts keep getting undone by costly lapses?

Which Canadian team actually deserves the top spot right now — and who’s slipping faster than anyone wants to admit?

Can the Jets build on a strong effort despite another loss — or did Montreal’s resilience reveal deeper problems for Winnipeg?

Did this game reveal a widening gap between Montreal’s defensive habits and Ottawa’s growing structure—or was it simply a tale of missed battles?

Can the Canadiens’ calm, confident road win in Vegas be the clearest sign yet that this young team is starting to find its real identity?

Why did Montreal fall short again? The effort was there — the swagger wasn’t. Is this the moment the Canadiens rediscover their edge?

Why are the Canadiens playing with confidence this season? Is it luck, or is there a method behind Montreal’s young team’s success?

Can Montreal’s mix of youth and experience keep rolling? Caufield, Suzuki, and Demidov led the Canadiens to a 6–2 win over Utah!

Are the Montreal Canadiens finally ready to turn experience into success — and make 2025–26 the season their rebuild starts to pay off?