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Dahlin Day-to-Day, to Miss Sabres’ Game in Montreal — 1dSabres captain Rasmus Dahlin left Monday’s game against Florida with an upper-body injury and did not return. The injury’s severity and his availability for Buffalo’s next game against Montreal were unclear, raising concern for a team already struggling defensively.

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Toronto FC rallies past Montreal 2-1 with two stoppage-time goals — 3dToronto FC scored twice in second-half stoppage time to beat CF Montreal 2-1, with Djordje Mihailovic netting the winner against his former club.

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Reports Link Larkin to Canadiens, Bruins — 5dMontreal and Boston have both been linked to a potential Dylan Larkin trade, with reports saying the Canadiens see him as a fit for their second-line center need and one account claiming he rejected a summer deal because he would not waive his no-trade clause for a Canadian team. Boston trade proposals have also surfaced, but no deal is confirmed, and reports differ on whether Larkin would consider Montreal or the Bruins.

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Canadiens Trade Struble to Predators for 2027 Pick — 4dA day after sitting out Montreal's 5-2 home loss to Nashville, Jayden Struble was traded to the Predators for a 2027 second-round pick originally held by Vegas.

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Canadiens' Guhle expected to make season debut — 3dMontreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle will make his season debut against Detroit after recovering from adductor surgery. The Canadiens created room for his return by trading Jayden Struble to Nashville for a 2027 second-round pick.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Three-Loss Canadiens Face Red Wings — 4dMontreal enters Saturday’s game against Detroit on a three-game skid, while the Red Wings are trying to rebound from a 6-3 loss to Seattle. Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle is set to make his season debut, and both teams will look to turn strong shot totals in recent losses into better results.

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Hurricanes beat Canadiens, Flyers in separate games — Oct 4, 2026The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-4 in Montreal’s home opener, with Taylor Hall scoring twice in a high-scoring win. Carolina had also defeated Philadelphia 3-2 in overtime, as Sebastian Aho scored twice and assisted on Shayne Gostisbehere’s power-play winner.

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Penguins, Canadiens Set for Season Opener — Oct 2, 2026The Penguins host the Canadiens Saturday after opening with a 7-0 rout of Philadelphia, the largest road shutout in an NHL season opener, while Montreal comes off a 3-2 win over Toronto. Montreal is counting on its strong road play and preparing for Sidney Crosby, whom captain Nick Suzuki called a dream to play alongside at the Olympics.

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Marcus Bell Montreal's road record looks solid after beating Toronto but facing Crosby at home is a different challenge. Suzuki's Olympic comment was nice but the Penguins are the tougher matchup here.

Lyle Odelein, Canadiens Champion, Blue Jackets Captain, Dies — Oct 3, 2026Lyle Odelein, 1993 Stanley Cup winner with Montreal and first Blue Jackets captain, dies at 58 after 1,056 NHL games.

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NHL Betting Picks and Early-Season Updates — Oct 6, 2026Tuesday’s NHL betting previews offered mixed calls on Florida-Los Angeles: one favored the Kings based on trends, while another backed Florida and Seth Jones to record a point. Other picks leaned toward Carolina over Montreal and St. Louis over Chicago, with the Blackhawks still seeking their first win.

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CFL Week 19 Set to Begin Friday With Two GamesSports — Oct 6, 2026Saskatchewan sports teams face a busy stretch: the Roughriders visit Montreal on Monday, the Saskatoon Hilltops open the Prairie Football Conference playoffs against Edmonton on Sunday, and the Huskies host Manitoba on Oct. 16. In the WHL, the Saskatoon Blades host Moose Jaw and the Prince Albert Raiders visit Regina on Friday.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

CFL Week 19 Set to Begin FridayTech — Oct 3, 2026The Saskatchewan Roughriders are set to visit Montreal on October 12, while the Saskatoon Hilltops begin Prairie Football Conference playoff action and the Huskies host Manitoba later in the month. The roundup also previews upcoming NFL games and WHL matchups for the Saskatoon Blades and Prince Albert Raiders.

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Columbus Crew Tops CF Montreal 2-0 to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive — Sep 20, 2026Mo Farsi scored in his hometown and Brais Mendez hit a 30-yard free kick as Columbus beat Montreal 2-0, the Crew's first road win since April 4.

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Nicole Hardy Farsi netting in his own city felt like the right spark for a team still chasing the postseason.

McNulty Wins First US Road World Title Since 1993 — Sep 27, 2026McNulty won the 2026 men's road world title in Montreal in 6:17:04, first American since 1993: "It would take a miracle, and I guess miracles happened."

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Marcus Bell The miracle line from McNulty fits perfectly after such a long wait for a US road world title.

Former Canadiens, Liverpool Owner Gillett Dies at 87 — Sep 23, 2026George Gillett Jr. bought the Montreal Canadiens for $275 million in 2001 and co-owned Liverpool with Tom Hicks before dying at 87 after Alzheimer's.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Reusser Retains World Time-Trial Title in Montreal — Sep 20, 2026Marlen Reusser defended her elite women’s time-trial world title at the Montreal World Championships, storming to victory ahead of Zoe Backstedt and Demi Vollering as the Swiss rider cemented her status as a dominant time-trialist. The podium was rounded out by Franziska Koch, with Backstedt’s silver marking a standout elite debut for the 21-year-old, and Reusser celebrating on her 35th birthday amid a consistently rapid, well-paced effort across the 39.2km course.

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Maya Lindstrom Backstedt earning silver at 21 in her debut is huge. She clearly has the talent to challenge for more big wins soon.

Lily Allen Downsized North American Tour Over Low Sales — Sep 15, 2026Lily Allen downsized several North American tour dates from arenas to smaller venues due to low ticket sales, with one Montreal show canceled, in order to keep the West End Girl tour on schedule while performing the album in full. She emphasized that promoters use data to forecast demand rather than the artist alone, and she did not want to let down the crew despite the change in plans.

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Walter Cup missing during transit to Alberta — Aug 21, 2026The Walter Cup replica awarded to Montreal Victoire is missing in transit to Alberta, with the PWHL saying the container arrived without the trophy and that they are working with the shipping company to locate it. The missing version is a close replica kept by champion teams, while the original awarded on ice is permanently housed at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto.

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Canadiens Sign Kreider to One-Year Deal — Sep 11, 2026The Montreal Canadiens announced they signed Chris Kreider to a one-year contract, while the Anaheim Ducks terminated his seven-year deal to gain cap flexibility as they pursue other moves, making Kreider a free agent with interest in returning east. Across reports, Kreider’s termination was framed as a strategic financial move for Anaheim, with his immediate future depending on where he lands as a free agent.

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Maya Lindstrom Anaheim made the right call cutting ties to chase other roster pieces with that cap space.

Canada set for home friendlies vs Chile, Peru — Jul 22, 2026Canada will host Chile in Toronto on September 26 and Peru in Montreal on October 3 as a celebratory homecoming after their historic World Cup run, which saw their first knockout-stage berth and a 6-0 win over Qatar. Head coach Jesse Marsch says the friendlies are a chance to thank fans and sustain the sport’s momentum as Canada looks to build on the achievement.

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Quebec murder suspect arrested in BurnabyWorld — Jul 21, 2026Lee Van Smath Germain, one of three people charged in the 2022 homicide of Sébastien Giroux in Montreal, was arrested in Burnaby, B.C., after police executed a search warrant and he was remanded to await transfer to Quebec to face the murder charge. The arrest exemplifies cross‑country police collaboration among Quebec investigators, the CFSEU-BC, and Vancouver-area agencies.

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Messi weighs international future; rest affects All-Star — Jul 20, 2026Messi and De Paul will be unavailable for Inter Miami’s upcoming MLS games and will miss the MLS All-Star Game on July 29 due to FIFA/FIFPRO-endorsed 21-day rest at the end of the season, with time off being coordinated with Inter Miami. Their absence affects fixtures against Chicago Fire and CF Montreal (and related matches early in the season), underscoring a high-profile pause for MLS after their World Cup run.

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Blue Jackets nears Kirill Marchenko trade, Canadiens among teams — Jul 25, 2026Columbus is reportedly close to trading Kirill Marchenko, with terms being negotiated as the winger sits between two teams in a move that would send a top-six scorer who tallied 27 goals and 40 assists last season, while entering the final year of his contract. The Montreal Canadiens loom as a primary suitor among several others, including the Rangers, Penguins, Panthers, Oilers and Leafs, as discussions accelerate despite earlier assurances he would remain with the Blue Jackets.

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SPX Technologies Completes Neptronic Acquisition CA$605M — Jul 23, 2026SPX Technologies completed the CA$605 million acquisition of Neptronic, a Montreal-based HVAC controls maker with about 300 employees and roughly US$75 million in annual revenue, signaling a strategic expansion of SPX’s HVAC segment and its intelligent controls portfolio, with an EBITDA multiple modestly above SPX’s 8-12x range. The deal aims to broaden channel access, scale the business with SPX’s resources, and accelerate growth across global markets, with 2026 guidance to reflect Neptronic’s impact.

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