Stu Cowan
@stucowangazette.bsky.social
Sports columnist for Montreal Gazette and host of weekly Hockey Inside/Out Show on Gazette website and YouTube talking Habs with former Canadiens Chris Nilan and Rick Green.
My column on dream coming true for Simona Xhekaj with her two sons playing their first game together as Canadiens teammates. But on Monday it was back to reality and her job changing tires at a Costco garage in Hamilton: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Cowan: NHL dream comes true for mother of Canadiens' Xhekaj brothers
“They sacrificed everything for us to be here," Florian Xhekaj says about his parents after making an impressive debut with Habs.
montrealgazette.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:31 PM
My column on dream coming true for Simona Xhekaj with her two sons playing their first game together as Canadiens teammates. But on Monday it was back to reality and her job changing tires at a Costco garage in Hamilton: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 25, 1975: Ken Dryden made 25 saves in a 4-0 win over the Flames in Atlanta. Dryden would finish the season with a 42-10-8 record, a 2.03 goals-against average, a .927 save percentage and eight shutouts as the Canadiens went on to win Stanley Cup.
Nov. 25, 1975: Ken Dryden made 25 saves in a 4-0 win over the Flames in Atlanta. Dryden would finish the season with a 42-10-8 record, a 2.03 goals-against average, a .927 save percentage and eight shutouts as the Canadiens went on to win Stanley Cup.
November 25, 2025 at 1:14 PM
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 25, 1975: Ken Dryden made 25 saves in a 4-0 win over the Flames in Atlanta. Dryden would finish the season with a 42-10-8 record, a 2.03 goals-against average, a .927 save percentage and eight shutouts as the Canadiens went on to win Stanley Cup.
Nov. 25, 1975: Ken Dryden made 25 saves in a 4-0 win over the Flames in Atlanta. Dryden would finish the season with a 42-10-8 record, a 2.03 goals-against average, a .927 save percentage and eight shutouts as the Canadiens went on to win Stanley Cup.
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 25, 2015: The Canadiens beat the Rangers 5-1 in New York but lost goalie Carey Price for the remainder of the season when he left the game after the second period with a recurring knee injury. Price won the Vézina Trophy the previous season.
Nov. 25, 2015: The Canadiens beat the Rangers 5-1 in New York but lost goalie Carey Price for the remainder of the season when he left the game after the second period with a recurring knee injury. Price won the Vézina Trophy the previous season.
November 25, 2025 at 1:06 PM
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 25, 2015: The Canadiens beat the Rangers 5-1 in New York but lost goalie Carey Price for the remainder of the season when he left the game after the second period with a recurring knee injury. Price won the Vézina Trophy the previous season.
Nov. 25, 2015: The Canadiens beat the Rangers 5-1 in New York but lost goalie Carey Price for the remainder of the season when he left the game after the second period with a recurring knee injury. Price won the Vézina Trophy the previous season.
My column on Florian Xhekaj giving Canadiens a much-needed spark in his NHL debut with his brother, Arber, as a teammate and his parents and sisters watching at Bell Centre as he came within a goal of a Gordie Howe Hat Trick in win over Maple Leafs #Habs: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Cowan: Florian Xhekaj arrives with a bang for Canadiens
With big brother at his side and parents watching in the stands, 21-year-old comes within a goal of a Gordie Howe hat-trick in NHL debut.
montrealgazette.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:14 PM
My column on Florian Xhekaj giving Canadiens a much-needed spark in his NHL debut with his brother, Arber, as a teammate and his parents and sisters watching at Bell Centre as he came within a goal of a Gordie Howe Hat Trick in win over Maple Leafs #Habs: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Despite having so many key players called up by the Canadiens the Laval Rocket are in first place in the AHL's North Division. Pascal Vincent has done an outstanding job as head coach since taking over last season #Habs:
November 24, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Despite having so many key players called up by the Canadiens the Laval Rocket are in first place in the AHL's North Division. Pascal Vincent has done an outstanding job as head coach since taking over last season #Habs:
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 24, 1960: Dickie Moore scored his 20th goal of the season in his 21st game in a 3-1 loss to the Red Wings in Detroit. He matched the record for fastest 20 goals in a season that was set by the Canadiens' Maurice Richard in 1944-45.
Nov. 24, 1960: Dickie Moore scored his 20th goal of the season in his 21st game in a 3-1 loss to the Red Wings in Detroit. He matched the record for fastest 20 goals in a season that was set by the Canadiens' Maurice Richard in 1944-45.
November 24, 2025 at 2:06 PM
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 24, 1960: Dickie Moore scored his 20th goal of the season in his 21st game in a 3-1 loss to the Red Wings in Detroit. He matched the record for fastest 20 goals in a season that was set by the Canadiens' Maurice Richard in 1944-45.
Nov. 24, 1960: Dickie Moore scored his 20th goal of the season in his 21st game in a 3-1 loss to the Red Wings in Detroit. He matched the record for fastest 20 goals in a season that was set by the Canadiens' Maurice Richard in 1944-45.
My story on the Canadiens signing forward Alexandre Texier after he was let go by St. Louis Blues to add some experience and calling up defenceman Adam Engstrom from Laval Rocket ahead of three-game road trip #Habs: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Canadiens sign Alexandre Texier and call up Adam Engstrom from Laval
Texier was put on unconditional waivers by the St. Louis Blues. Engstrom had a goal and four assists in the Rocket's victory on Saturday.
montrealgazette.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
My story on the Canadiens signing forward Alexandre Texier after he was let go by St. Louis Blues to add some experience and calling up defenceman Adam Engstrom from Laval Rocket ahead of three-game road trip #Habs: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 23, 2017: The Canadiens traded centre Torrey Mitchell to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a fourth-round pick at the 2018 NHL Draft (centre Allan McShane). Photo by The Gazette's Allen McInnis.
Nov. 23, 2017: The Canadiens traded centre Torrey Mitchell to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a fourth-round pick at the 2018 NHL Draft (centre Allan McShane). Photo by The Gazette's Allen McInnis.
November 23, 2025 at 2:29 PM
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 23, 2017: The Canadiens traded centre Torrey Mitchell to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a fourth-round pick at the 2018 NHL Draft (centre Allan McShane). Photo by The Gazette's Allen McInnis.
Nov. 23, 2017: The Canadiens traded centre Torrey Mitchell to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a fourth-round pick at the 2018 NHL Draft (centre Allan McShane). Photo by The Gazette's Allen McInnis.
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 23, 2019: The Canadiens blew a 4-0 lead and lost 6-5 to the New York Rangers at the Bell Centre. The Canadiens were also leading 5-3 in the third period. Carey Price allowed six goals on 34 shots. www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-eT...
Nov. 23, 2019: The Canadiens blew a 4-0 lead and lost 6-5 to the New York Rangers at the Bell Centre. The Canadiens were also leading 5-3 in the third period. Carey Price allowed six goals on 34 shots. www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-eT...
NHL Highlights | Rangers @ Canadiens 11/23/19
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November 23, 2025 at 2:25 PM
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 23, 2019: The Canadiens blew a 4-0 lead and lost 6-5 to the New York Rangers at the Bell Centre. The Canadiens were also leading 5-3 in the third period. Carey Price allowed six goals on 34 shots. www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-eT...
Nov. 23, 2019: The Canadiens blew a 4-0 lead and lost 6-5 to the New York Rangers at the Bell Centre. The Canadiens were also leading 5-3 in the third period. Carey Price allowed six goals on 34 shots. www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-eT...
Lineups for Canadiens vs. Leafs
November 23, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Lineups for Canadiens vs. Leafs
Scouts in Bell Centre press box for tonight’s game between Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs. Second straight game with two scouts from Nashville.
November 22, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Scouts in Bell Centre press box for tonight’s game between Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs. Second straight game with two scouts from Nashville.
My story setting up tonight's game between the Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs at the Bell Centre (7 p.m., CBC, SN, TVA Sports) with Florian Xhekaj making his NHL debut with #Habs, Jakub Dobes in goal and Jake Evans also in the lineup: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Florian Xhekaj set to make his Canadiens debut vs. Maple Leafs
Jakub Dobes will start in goal for Habs and Jake Evans will be in the lineup after it was determined he didn't suffer a concussion.
montrealgazette.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:26 PM
My story setting up tonight's game between the Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs at the Bell Centre (7 p.m., CBC, SN, TVA Sports) with Florian Xhekaj making his NHL debut with #Habs, Jakub Dobes in goal and Jake Evans also in the lineup: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Here's what the Canadiens forward lines and defence pairings are expected to look like tonight against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Bell Centre (7 p.m., CBC, SN, TVA Sports) with Jakub Dobes starting in goal #Habs:
November 22, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Here's what the Canadiens forward lines and defence pairings are expected to look like tonight against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Bell Centre (7 p.m., CBC, SN, TVA Sports) with Jakub Dobes starting in goal #Habs:
My weekly Stu's Slapshots notebook focusing on former Canadiens defenceman David Savard and his wife, who are looking forward to their new roles as spokespeople for the Montreal Canadiens Children's Foundation as he adjusts to life after hockey #Habs: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Stu's Slapshots: Former Canadien David Savard and wife give back to community
Former Habs defenceman and his wife will be spokespeople for Montreal Canadiens Children's Foundation as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.
montrealgazette.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:24 PM
My weekly Stu's Slapshots notebook focusing on former Canadiens defenceman David Savard and his wife, who are looking forward to their new roles as spokespeople for the Montreal Canadiens Children's Foundation as he adjusts to life after hockey #Habs: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
A look at the tight Atlantic Division standings this morning. The #Habs are three points out of first place and also three points out of last place.
November 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM
A look at the tight Atlantic Division standings this morning. The #Habs are three points out of first place and also three points out of last place.
Check out this Hockey Inside/Out Show Bonus episode as I'm joined by former Canadiens teammates and 1986 Stanley Cup champs Chris Nilan @KnucklesNilan30 and Rick Green, who play coach and say what's one thing they would change if they were behind bench: www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7ZI...
Chris Nilan and Rick Green on how they would coach the Habs | HI/O Bonus
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November 22, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Check out this Hockey Inside/Out Show Bonus episode as I'm joined by former Canadiens teammates and 1986 Stanley Cup champs Chris Nilan @KnucklesNilan30 and Rick Green, who play coach and say what's one thing they would change if they were behind bench: www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7ZI...
My weekly #Habs Mailbag answering questions from fans about the goalie situation and Jacob Fowler, is Martin St. Louis the right coach for team, Tom Wilson's hit on Jake Evans and Arber Xhekaj not dropping gloves: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Habs Mailbag: Canadiens might have no choice but to call up Jacob Fowler
The fact is it's hard to win when you have two goalies with save percentages below .900, even if they're not getting enough defensive help.
montrealgazette.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:48 PM
My weekly #Habs Mailbag answering questions from fans about the goalie situation and Jacob Fowler, is Martin St. Louis the right coach for team, Tom Wilson's hit on Jake Evans and Arber Xhekaj not dropping gloves: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 22, 2003: The Canadiens beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 in the Heritage Classic, the NHL's first outdoor game, in front of 57,000 fans at Commonwealth Stadium with the temperature dropping to minus-28C: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kekb...
Nov. 22, 2003: The Canadiens beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 in the Heritage Classic, the NHL's first outdoor game, in front of 57,000 fans at Commonwealth Stadium with the temperature dropping to minus-28C: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kekb...
The 2003 Heritage Classic | Retro Recap | Canadiens vs Oilers | NHL
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November 22, 2025 at 1:43 PM
THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY
Nov. 22, 2003: The Canadiens beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 in the Heritage Classic, the NHL's first outdoor game, in front of 57,000 fans at Commonwealth Stadium with the temperature dropping to minus-28C: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kekb...
Nov. 22, 2003: The Canadiens beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 in the Heritage Classic, the NHL's first outdoor game, in front of 57,000 fans at Commonwealth Stadium with the temperature dropping to minus-28C: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kekb...
Happy birthday to former Canadiens defenceman Jacques Laperrière, who turns 84 today. He won five Stanley Cups during his 12 seasons with #Habs
November 22, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Happy birthday to former Canadiens defenceman Jacques Laperrière, who turns 84 today. He won five Stanley Cups during his 12 seasons with #Habs
