Martin St. Louis

For the Canadiens, what does a 3–0 first-period lead mean if the urgency doesn’t last the whole night?

From Stastny’s breakout to St. Louis’s grit and Dahlin’s rise, number 26 keeps shaping eras—proof that a jersey number can carry a legacy.

Can the Maple Leafs shake off a missed-chance night and fix a suddenly hesitant power play after falling 2–1 in a shootout to Montreal?

Matheson’s 5-year extension gives the Canadiens stability, leadership, and consistent play on the blue line—no distractions, just results.

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 Sam Montembeault step up as the Canadiens’ go-to goalie? Coach Martin St. Louis is giving him the chance—will he seize it?

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