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Canadiens end road trip with lineup, game in proper balance

January 5, 2026 at 2:05 PM

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Eric Engels

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Impressive run for the Canadiens…
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

This was a gutsy win, earned on the second half of a back-to-back, against a rested Dallas Stars team, and it showed just how well the pieces have fallen into place for the Montreal Canadiens.

Call Of The Wilde: Montréal Canadiens shock the Stars in Dallas with OT win | Globalnews.ca

January 5, 2026 at 1:31 AM

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Brian Wilde

@bwildemtl.bsky.social

One of the best Canadiens wins in a long time. They’re expanding the talent base at massive speeds.

The Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal looks at youth being served and the value of the new veteran.

globalnews.ca/news/1159877...

On Sunday in Dallas - after 15 days on the road - the exhausted Montreal Canadiens turned in one of their best games this decade, beating the Stars 4-3 in overtime.

Adam Engström’s path to the Canadiens is a blueprint for David Reinbacher

January 4, 2026 at 10:52 PM

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Arpon Basu

@arponbasu.bsky.social

Went up to Laval yesterday to chat with Pascal Vincent. Particularly on Adam Engström and David Reinbacher and their respective paths to the NHL.

In a word, it comes down to time. Engström’s had it. Reinbacher hasn’t. www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...

Engström had time to prepare for his NHL opportunity in Laval, and Reinbacher is going through the same process.

Canadiens' depth the difference in wild win over Hurricanes

January 2, 2026 at 7:44 PM

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Eric Engels

@ericengels.bsky.social

Big win without Mike Matheson…
First one for the Canadiens in Carolina in nearly a decade👇🏻
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Guys like Arber Xhekaj, Adam Engstrom and Jayden Struble elevated their games for the Canadiens on Thursday. The depth paid off in a big way.

Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens mount comeback to outscore Carolina Hurricanes - Montreal | Globalnews.ca

January 2, 2026 at 5:36 AM

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Brian Wilde

@bwildemtl.bsky.social

Another road game. Another Canadiens win.

The Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal focuses on the fortunes of the young talent truly arriving with greatness. Also, a minor goalie issue you might not expect. And Nick’s big moment.

globalnews.ca/news/1159653...

Just to show that this team is improving and figuring it out, the Canadiens finally won in Carolina on Thursday.

Call of the Wilde: Huge comeback leads Montreal Canadiens to overtime win in Florida - Montreal | Globalnews.ca

January 2, 2026 at 1:44 PM

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Brian Wilde

@bwildemtl.bsky.social

A powerful comeback for a deserved result for the Canadiens in Florida. Montembeault shines, the line juggling works, and the prospects are still raging.

All in this Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal.

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Somehow, the Canadiens beat the Stanley Cup champions four straight games last year, and they came through again Tuesday with a 3-2 comeback overtime win.

Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens withstand barrage to take 6-2 win Boston - Montreal | Globalnews.ca

December 31, 2025 at 1:52 PM

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stevecreepwc.bsky.social

@stevecreepwc.bsky.social

Our new single “45” is now available on all platforms!!!

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September 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM

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Brian Wilde

@bwildemtl.bsky.social

One team wanted to win it in the alley; the other wanted to win it on the ice. And without a good goalie early, braun may have won it.

Also, what each player, the coach, the GM wants for Christmas as I have a bit of fun in this Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal.

globalnews.ca/news/1158961...

The Canadiens tried to win this one with talent, while the Bruins tried to win it with brawn. Brian Wilde has more on Tuesday night's Montreal-Boston matchup.

Geoff Molson committed to making Canadiens a winner on, off the ice

December 24, 2025 at 3:05 AM

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Eric Engels

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On Molson’s decision to rebuild coming out the Cup Final, in the middle of the pandemic, and how he’s preparing for their emergence👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Sportsnet's Eric Engels sat down with Canadiens owner Geoff Molson to talk about how the Canadiens have bounced back as an organization and where they go from here.

Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens fall in an overtime shootout in Pittsburgh - Montreal | Globalnews.ca

December 22, 2025 at 6:39 PM

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Brian Wilde

@bwildemtl.bsky.social

The glass half full is the Canadiens take 5 of 6 points this season from the Pens.

The second line shines. One lingering issue. Goaltending predicament.

All in this Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal.

globalnews.ca/news/1158612...

The Canadiens were outplayed, but managed to take it to overtime with Pittsburgh.

Call of the Wilde: Jacob Fowler perfect as the Montreal Canadiens shutout the Pittsburgh Penguins - Montreal | Globalnews.ca

December 22, 2025 at 2:56 PM

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Brian Wilde

@bwildemtl.bsky.social

The reason behind why Fowler was perfect. The Evans injury. Why the Danault trade is outstanding.

All in this Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal.

globalnews.ca/news/1158603...

The Montreal Canadiens have help coming when Philip Danault joins the club in Boston, before that, it's a home and home against the Pittsburgh Penguins writes Brian Wilde.

www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

December 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM

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Eric Engels

@ericengels.bsky.social

Canadiens' youth steals historic night away from Crosby, Penguins

It was supposed to be Sid the Kid’s night, but it belonged to the kids on the Montreal Canadiens instead.

Canadiens’ acquisition of Phillip Danault immediately offset by loss of Jake Evans

December 21, 2025 at 5:04 AM

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Arpon Basu

@arponbasu.bsky.social

On an unfortunate knee on knee collision, a late-game blocked shot, a save that wasn’t even a save in the midst of a first career shutout, and how it all relates to the arrival of Phillip Danault: www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...

An apparent knee injury to Evans in Saturday night's win made the acquisition of Danault less than 24 hours earlier more important.

Call of the Wilde: Canadiens dominate Blackhawks as Montreal bests Chicago 4-1 - Montreal | Globalnews.ca

December 21, 2025 at 2:24 PM

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Brian Wilde

@bwildemtl.bsky.social

Y’all driving me crazy with money talk.

There are no money issues. Laine leaves. Then next year Gallagher Danault and Anderson leave. Cap also goes up.

They’ll have 31 million.

Stop with the money, People.

There are 15 teams worse off money wise than the guy getting 5 home town discounts.

December 20, 2025 at 2:47 PM

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Brian Wilde

@bwildemtl.bsky.social

Extremely satisfying for the organization to have a 35-15 shot advantage and win with authority.

Also a thought on a seeming depth chart change perhaps in the making.

And how does the World Juniors look for the Canadiens?

All in the COTW for Global Montreal.

globalnews.ca/news/1158377...

The Habs faced Chicago without Connor Bedard in the lineup on Thursday night, and he's likely not going to be back before the start of the new year. Brian Wilde has more.

Zack Bolduc’s ability to adapt creates important domino effect for Canadiens

December 19, 2025 at 3:02 AM

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Arpon Basu

@arponbasu.bsky.social

On Zack Bolduc, Juraj Slafkovský, Alexandre Texier and balance: www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...

Bolduc's ability to mesh with Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield benefits the Canadiens up and down their lineup.

John Corabi - "New Day" - Official Music Video

December 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM

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Dee Snider

@deesnider.bsky.social

JUST WHAT WE NEED RIGHT NOW! Hope when things seem hopeless! Great song and vid from my friend John Corabi - "New Day" - Official Music Video youtu.be/-A9FWoQMpZ8?si… via @YouTube SHARE THE HELL OUT OF THIS!

YouTube video by Frontiers Music srl

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December 17, 2025 at 11:56 AM

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Brian Wilde

@bwildemtl.bsky.social

Difficulty breaking through a tight Flyers defence the story of this one as the Canadiens fall again at home.

The Call Of The Wilde is written for Global Montreal.

globalnews.ca/news/1158074...

Call of the Wilde: Montreal struggles against Philadelphia, Habs dropped by Flyers 4-1 - Montreal | Globalnews.ca

The Montreal Canadiens were tight in this one, for the most part, but when they weren't it was painfully obvious. Brian Wilde explains.

Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens hold strong against Edmonton Oilers - Montreal | Globalnews.ca

December 17, 2025 at 3:13 AM

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Brian Wilde

@bwildemtl.bsky.social

What an incredible hockey player Lane Hutson is.

Remarkable. 20 minutes ice already and he’s acting like he’s just getting warmed up.

December 17, 2025 at 2:08 AM

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Brian Wilde

@bwildemtl.bsky.social

MSL called it the best game the Canadiens have played this year.

What they did on defence to deserve that claim in this Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal.

globalnews.ca/news/1157646...

The Canadiens looked to find a way to defend better, and they did, coming away with a 4-1 win over the Oilers on Sunday.

Call of the Wilde: Jacob Fowler shines in debut as Montreal Canadiens win in Pittsburgh - Montreal | Globalnews.ca

December 15, 2025 at 3:24 PM

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Brian Wilde

@bwildemtl.bsky.social

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.

globalnews.ca/news/1157415...

The Montreal Canadiens were ready to play their best in front of their new goaltender, Jacob Fowler.

Call of the Wilde: Bad defence, goaltending cost Canadiens with 6-1 loss to Tampa Bay - Montreal | Globalnews.ca

December 12, 2025 at 3:42 PM

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Brian Wilde

@bwildemtl.bsky.social

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.

globalnews.ca/news/1157097...

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.

Canadiens' recall of Jacob Fowler not as risky as it appears

December 10, 2025 at 2:54 AM

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Eric Engels

@ericengels.bsky.social

My column on why it’s the right time to see what Jacob Fowler can do at this level👇🏻
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

There are no expectations for Jacob Fowler to be the saviour for the Canadiens. He just has to provide some steady play in net to help a Montreal team struggling badly in that department.

Call of the Wilde: A game full of errors as the Montreal Canadiens fall to the St. Louis Blues - Montreal | Globalnews.ca

December 10, 2025 at 5:32 AM

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Brian Wilde

@bwildemtl.bsky.social

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.

globalnews.ca/news/1156479...

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.