Canadiens Are Sending Montembeault a Clear Message With Lack of Starts – The Hockey Writers – Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens’ goaltending situation has quietly become one of the most intriguing storylines of their season. Not because of a blockbuster move or a dramatic collapse, but because of what hasn’t happened. Samuel Montembeault, the team’s established NHL goaltender, has not started a game since Dec. 2. In a league where rhythm and trust…

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Maple Leafs Game Day Preview: Holy Mackinaw Night – The Hockey Writers – Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are back in action tonight against the Chicago Blackhawks. Tonight’s game is a special one, as it is in honour of their long-time play-by-play commentator, Joe Bowen, in what they are calling “Holy Mackinaw Night.” Related: Auston Matthews’ Fall-Off Is Forcing an Uncomfortable Conversation in Toronto The Maple Leafs are coming…

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Projected Lineups for Blackhawks vs Maple Leafs – 12/16/25 – The Hockey Writers – Projected Lineups

The Chicago Blackhawks take on the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. 7 p.m. ET; TSN4, CHSN Blackhawks projected lineup Tyler Bertuzzi — Frank Nazar — Andre BurakovskyOliver Moore — Ryan Greene — Nick LardisTeuvo Teravainen — Jason Dickinson — Ilya…

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