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Elbows up
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Jacob Fowler shines in his NHL debut at 21. A look at how success already would be such a huge NHL outlier.

Also, keep your eye on the lush green forest in this Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal.

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Call of the Wilde: Jacob Fowler shines in debut as Montreal Canadiens win in Pittsburgh - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
The Montreal Canadiens were ready to play their best in front of their new goaltender, Jacob Fowler.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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The goals allowed issue continues as the Canadiens fall hard to the Lightning.

Where’s most of this blame lie and what’s the way out of this?

The Call Of The Wilde is written for Global Montreal.

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Call of the Wilde: Bad defence, goaltending cost Canadiens with 6-1 loss to Tampa Bay - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
Overall, it’s expected that this is a tough stretch for the Montreal Canadiens, but they have a chance to surge in the new year. Brian Wilde explains.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Fowler, Engstrom, Beck called up.. shit just got serious
December 10, 2025 at 3:19 AM
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Usually, I’m quite gentle, but the Canadiens are doing something that winning teams simply do not do. No better example than last night.

Also, big praise for a player levelling up every game, and a prospect on fire.

All in this Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal.

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Call of the Wilde: A game full of errors as the Montreal Canadiens fall to the St. Louis Blues - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
The Montreal Canadiens could have reclaimed their season-high win record Saturday against the St. Louis Blues. Instead, they made mistakes and posted a 4-3 loss.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Nick Suzuki, more often that not, and especially against Toronto, wins his matchups. Everything for the Canadiens flows from there. www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki continues to win important matchups: ‘We’re maturing’
Suzuki and his line drove the bus yet again for the Canadiens against the Maple Leafs, and it should not be taken for granted.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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The Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal looks at the win over the Maple Leafs and a little known prospect doing some big things.

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens edge Toronto Maple Leafs in a shootout - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
The Toronto Maple Leafs wanted payback Saturday night as they faced off against Montreal. The Canadiens handed them a 2-1 shootout loss instead.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Matheson loses his stick, as usual… we’re lucky it didn’t cost us there.
December 7, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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December 5, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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A crucial win and the best 5-on-5 game of Demidov’s career. Also, top marks for Nick Bobrov so far as Canadiens head scout.

All in this Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal.

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Call of the Wilde: Ivan Demidov on verge of breakout as Habs down Jets - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
Two losses. That's the point at which an NHL team must recover to stop the bleeding. Teams with a lot of three-game losing skids often don't make the playoffs.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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On balancing lines and responsibilities to restore the balance lost after the injury bug hit…
It wasn’t just the urgency from the players that won the Canadiens this game👇🏻
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St. Louis pushes all the right buttons for Canadiens in bounce-back win over Jets
St. Louis ended up changing everything — and to great effect, even if the Canadiens only squeaked away with a 3-2 shootout win over the Winnipeg Jets.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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If this game is a sign of things to come for Montembeault, it’ll be huge for both him and the Canadiens👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Canadiens hope Montembeault's strong performance in win a sign of things to come
A much-needed win in Vegas should give Canadiens goalie Samuel Montembeault some of the confidence he needs, especially after it bottomed out after his last start.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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One of the best performances of the season for the Canadiens. They’re 6 games over NHL 500 and in a playoff spot after a win in Vegas.

Here’s the uplifting Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal.

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Call of the Wilde: Montembeault finds his form as Montreal Canadiens best Vegas 4-1 - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
It's a marvellous day to be a fan of the Montreal Canadiens. Brian Wilde explains why.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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My column on why the Canadiens and Mike Matheson agreed to this deal, and what it ultimately symbolizes👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
With Matheson signing, Canadiens edge closer to cracking open contention window
The Canadiens are ready for their contention window to begin. If they weren't, Friday's five-year, $30 million contract with Mike Matheson would never have happened.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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The vets came through, you know, the 26, 24, and 22 year olds, as the Canadiens came back to win in Utah.

The Wilde Cards is a quarter mark report card in this Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal.

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens start road trip with a comeback win in Utah - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
Thanksgiving weekend in the United States means three games in four days for the Montreal Canadiens on the road. On stop one on Wednesday night in Utah, they beat the Mammoth 4-3.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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They couldn’t have won without a few of the kids coming up huge, but the Canadiens need to add more trustworthy veterans in a hurry to get through this taxing portion of the schedule.
More on that here 👇🏻
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Despite win over Mammoth, Canadiens' need for veteran help becomes more obvious
The Canadiens managed to beat Utah on Wednesday, but it didn't alter the reality that the team has a problem only management can fix at this point.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:52 AM
So Engstrom is playing tonight vs Mammoth… Xhekaj sits.

Glad they did it right away.. easiest if the 3 opponents, and don’t let him get cold, he’s playing with confidence right now.

Now does he play with Hutson or Carrier? Curious to see :)
November 26, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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The Predators are reportedly looking for a first-round pick and an A-level prospect in return for Ryan O’Reilly, per Pierre LeBrun 👀
November 26, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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A recovery night for the Canadiens in every sense from goaltending, to goals, to physicality in this Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal.

Also, the Wilde Cards is a look at the myth of poor defence versus the truth of poor netminding.

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens handle the Toronto Maple Leafs | Globalnews.ca
The Montreal Canadiens handled the Toronto Maple Leafs in their game on Saturday, scoring 5-2 even while facing a few penalties against the Leafs.
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November 23, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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The recipe is simple, and the Canadiens will win with it more often than not if they stick to it moving forward.
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Slump-busting win over Maple Leafs gives Canadiens recipe to follow
The Canadiens desperately needed to get back to the style of play that led to so much success to open the season. They found that form on Saturday, doing things the right way in a much-needed win over...
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November 23, 2025 at 5:44 AM
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The only thing more damaging to a hockey team than having a goaltender who can’t stop the puck is having two goaltenders who can’t stop the puck.
On the undeniable problem the Canadiens need resolved immediately👇🏻
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Canadiens' goaltending an undeniable problem further exposed in blowout loss
The only thing more damaging to a hockey team than having a goaltender who can’t stop the puck is having two goaltenders who can’t stop the puck.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:54 AM
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The Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal is me trying to figure out what the hell is going on with the goalies.

The Wilde Cards an update on Laval and I’m not particularly pleased with that either.

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Call of the Wilde: Canadiens’ goaltending flounders with 8-4 loss to Capitals - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
It's not possible to win an NHL game with an .800 save percentage. Brian Wilde explains what that means for the Montreal Canadiens.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:21 AM