Canadiens' Alexandre Texier: Puts away goal in win
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Texier scored a goal in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Penguins.
This was Texier's first goal with the Canadiens. He's earned three points over eight games since signing with Montreal following his unconditional release from the Blues. Texier has a total of four points, 15 shots on net, 14 hits and a minus-3 rating over 16 appearances this season, so he's unlikely to produce enough offense to be a factor in fantasy, though he is getting steadier playing time with the Canadiens.
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Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher: Deposits goal in win
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Gallagher scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Penguins.
Gallagher snapped a seven-game skid with the second-period tally. The 33-year-old winger has been firmly in a bottom-six role lately, which explains some of his struggles on offense. He's up to two goals, 11 points, 47 shots on net, 34 hits and a minus-3 rating over 30 appearances. Barring significant injuries, Gallagher probably won't get above the third line this year, so he won't carry a lot of fantasy value in most formats.
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Canadiens' Oliver Kapanen: Reaches 10-goal mark in win
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Kapanen scored a goal on four shots and blocked two shots in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Penguins.
Kapanen scored three times over his last five games, and he's up to 10 goals on the year. The 22-year-old has 16 points, 48 shots on net, 24 blocked shots, 14 hits and an even plus-minus rating through 30 appearances this season. Kapanen has emerged as a solid two-way center on the Canadiens' second line, and while his offense is a little light for pivot, he could be useful for his all-around production in deeper fantasy formats.
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Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky: Eight points in last eight games
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Slafkovsky put up two assists in a 4-2 win over the Penguins on Thursday.
The power winger has eight points (three goals, five assists) in his last eight games. Slafkovsky has so much talent, but at just 21 years of age, he's still putting the puzzle pieces together. He's on pace for another 50 point season.
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Canadiens' Lane Hutson: Three points in last three games
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Hutson put up two assists Thursday in a 4-2 win over the Penguins.
Hutson has three points (one goal, two assists) in his last three games and 24 points, including 19 helpers, in 30 games. He's putting up points at about the same pace as he did from 2024-25 (66 points in 82 games), but this season, he's already scored five goals (30 games). Hutson had six goals last season.
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Canadiens' Cole Caufield: Third goal in four games
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Caufleld scored a goal Thursday in a 4-2 win over Pittsburgh.
Caufield scored for the third time in four games, He extended the lead to 3-0 on a power play at the mid-point of the second period from below the goal line that went in off Tristan Jarry's skate. It was Caufield's 17th goal of the season. That puts him in a seven-way tie for ninth in the NHL.
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Canadiens' Jacob Fowler: Beats Pens in NHL debut
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Fowler made 36 saves in a 4-2 win over Pittsburgh on Thursday. It was his NHL debut.
The Pens didn't solve him until the third period, and the second goal came on a late power play. In other words, Fowler was exceptional. "I mean, I could have played anywhere tonight," Fowler said after the game. "And to get your first win, it's going to be special. But been to a lot of games here. Grew up a Pittsburgh fan. (Sidney) Crosby and (Marc-Andre) Fleury were my favorite players growing up." Fowler made seven saves on Crosby. The 21-year-old Fowler was selected in the third round (No. 69) of the 2023 NHL Draft. He is considered the Habs' goalie of the future.
Fowler will make his NHL debut defending the road goal in Pittsburgh on Thursday, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.
Fowler is the Canadiens' goalie of the future, and it seems the future begins now for the 21-year-old. Fowler has been outstanding at the AHL level this season, posting a 10-5-0 record with three shutouts, a 2.09 GAA and a .919 save percentage. The Penguins are ninth in NHL scoring, generating 3.14 goals per game.
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Canadiens' Tyler Thorpe: Three assists in AHL shootout loss
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Thorpe logged three assists in AHL Laval's 5-4 shootout loss to Toronto on Wednesday.
Thorpe's 2025-26 has been fairly quiet, though he's showing a little life with four helpers over his last four games. He has just five assists with 26 shots on net and 22 PIM in 22 appearances overall. The 2024 fifth-round pick figures to need plenty of developmental time with Laval to potentially earn an NHL job in the future, though given his draft position, that's hardly a guarantee to happen.
Evans will miss Thursday's game against Pittsburgh for personal reasons.
Evans is expected to rejoin the Canadiens in New York, which leaves the door open for him to return Saturday versus the Rangers. He has four goals and eight points in 29 appearances in 2025-26. Owen Beck is likely to draw into the lineup Thursday due to Evans' absence.
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Canadiens' Oliver Kapanen: Lone sniper in loss
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Kapanen scored a goal Tuesday in a 6-1 loss to Tampa Bay.
Kapanen battled the puck into the net on a second-period power play after Nick Suzuki's shot from the left circle rattled off both posts and ended up on his stick. Kapanen has two goals in his last 10 games (two assists; 20 shots).
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Canadiens' Sam Montembeault: Appears in relief
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Montembeault allowed three goals on 12 shots in relief Tuesday in a 6-1 loss to the Lightning.
Neither Montembeault nor starter Jakub Dobes has been good through November and into December, and the Habs have slipped out of a wild-card spot. Montembeault is 5-6-1 with a 3.65 GAA and an .857 save percentage in 13 starts (15 appearances). Bench him until he rights the proverbial ship.
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Canadiens' Jakub Dobes: Pulled after three-goal first frame
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Dobes allowed three goals on 14 shots Tuesday before he was replaced after the first period. The game finished 6-1in favor of Tampa Bay, and he took the loss.
It was the third star of October's fourth start in a row (2-2-0). Sam Montembeault allowed three goals on 12 shots in relief. Dobes has come down from that hot start to the season, and the Canadiens have slipped out of a wild-card spot. How much has he struggled? Dobes was 6-0-0 to start the season, and he made 159 saves, giving up just 12 goals (.930 save percentage). Heading into Tuesday night, he was 4-4-1 with an .865 save percentage with 31 goals allowed (230 shots). However, Montenbeault has been worse (5-6-1 with a 3.61 GAA and an .861 save percentage heading into Tuesday). You need to park both men for now. Yikes.
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Canadiens' Jacob Fowler: Brought up from AHL
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Fowler was recalled from AHL Laval on Tuesday.
The Canadiens are apparently fed up with the poor performances of Sam Montembeault and Jakub Dobes, and will put some pressure on both goalies by calling up Fowler. In 15 AHL games this season, Fowler has gone 10-5-0 with a 2.09 GAA and a .919 save percentage, and he's already amassed three shutouts. His first appearance will be his NHL debut.
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Canadiens' Adam Engstrom: Recalled again
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Engstrom was called up from AHL Laval on Tuesday.
Engstrom will provide extra defensive depth for the Canadiens on their upcoming two-game road trip. The 22-year-old made two appearances earlier in the season, logging two shots on net, two blocked shots and one hit.
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Canadiens' Owen Beck: Called up Tuesday
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Beck was recalled from AHL Laval on Tuesday.
The Canadiens had no healthy extras on the roster Tuesday versus the Lightning. Beck was one of three players recalled prior to Montreal's two-game road trip, which features stops in Pittsburgh on Thursday and Manhattan on Saturday.
Montembeault (illness) will suit up for Tuesday's home matchup versus Tampa Bay.
Montembeault won't get the start Tuesday, as Jakub Dobes will be in net. The 29-year-old Montembeault missed just one game due to his illness, but he didn't play in the two previous contests after a shaky outing last Tuesday versus Ottawa -- he gave up five goals on 29 shots in that loss. The Quebec native is 5-6-1 with a 3.61 GAA and an .861 save percentage over 14 appearances this season.
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