Here are the Montreal Canadiens and NHL news items you may have missed on Tuesday.
Nikita Kucherov has been linked to the Canadiens by several hockey insiders. With that in mind, we decided to take a deep dive into the subject, evaluating Kucherov's potential impact with the team, as well as the odds that a trade will eventually pan out. There are a lot of moving pieces in play, but there's no doubt Kucherov ranks as one of the best players in the league. [ Kucherov And The Canadiens: Breaking Down Recent Trade Rumours ]
There was some very encouraging news in the prospect department, as rookie defenceman Luke Mittelstadt, who leads the entire AHL in scoring with 16 points in 11 games, was named the Rookie of the Month.
MITTSY 🙌 https://t.co/TsJj9Bvj2H
— Rocket de Laval (@RocketLaval) November 3, 2026
In addition, prospect Michael Hage, who leads the entire NCAA in scoring with 19 points in 9 games, was named the Big 10's Player of the Week.
A six-point weekend, bringing his season total to 20 points in nine games. Michael Hage is your B1G First Star of the WeekRead >> https://t.co/T1DseZp8h3 https://t.co/ilubfbN7Rq
— Michigan Hockey (@umichhockey) November 3, 2026
Injured forward Ivan Demidov was spotted wearing a walking boot on Tuesday, but he was also captured skating without gear, in a video that was later deleted, but not before a few people saved it.
Demidov was skating alone at @CentreBell this morning!!! #GoHabsGo https://t.co/5FOXkKdD3f
— GoHabsGoⓂ️ontreal (@PeterStHabs) November 3, 2026
Another day, another impressive statistic from phenom Lane Hutson.
Wow.It must be an honour.To be included on this list with Lane Hutson. #GoHabsGo https://t.co/GO5fHBnr2R
— Montreal Hockey Now (@MTLhockeynow) November 4, 2026
The Habs endured one of the most notable collapses in NHL history, as they allowed the Winnipeg Jets to score four goals in a little over two minutes, before eventually losing 5-4 in overtime. Prior to the shambolic collapse, Jacob Fowler was playing quite well, but his team clearly let him down in the final stretch . [ Canadiens Highlights: Habs Drop Point In Shambolic Third Period Collapse ]
The goal is not to blame Tuesday night's frustrating loss on the referees, but it should be noted they ignored a clear-cut slewfoot on Florian Xhekaj, which resulted in a powerplay for the Jets, and the start of the comeback. The Xhekaj brothers are no saints, but a slewfoot is one of the dirtiest plays in the NHL, and must be penalized accordingly.
Pionk was not penalized for this play on F. Xhekaj.lol https://t.co/ot74umJhWH
— Montreal Hockey Now (@MTLhockeynow) November 4, 2026
Speaking of the Xhekajs, they assisted on Owen Beck's goals, joining an impressive list of siblings who have played together in the NHL.
Florian and Arber Xhekaj assisted on Owen Beck's goal, becoming the ninth set of brothers in @CanadiensMTL history to both factor on the same tally.#NHLStats: https://t.co/O4b304ypDU https://t.co/8uudtXADUp
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 4, 2026
The Jets made a surprising decision on Tuesday, placing 2022 first-round pick Brad Lambert on waivers. He's a centre with decent size, which will certainly attract some suitors, especially since he can be acquired for free. It's doubtful he makes it to the Canadiens before another team makes a claim, and while it may seem like a lost opportunity, it's fair to say he's struggled to dominate at the AHL level, and has not been able to make an impact while playing in the NHL.
The #NHLJets have put Brad Lambert on waivers. Writing was on the wall when the team elected to use defenceman Tyrel Bauer at forward instead of him on this road trip. We'll see who gets called up Wednesday and if other moves could be made as well.
— Mike McIntyre (@mikemcintyrewpg) November 3, 2026
ICYMI:One of the players who has stepped up in Suzuki's absence is defenceman Kaiden Guhle. He has stabilized the blue line, absorbing difficult and crucial minutes in the process. As long as he can stay healthy, Guhle will be a key cog in the Canadiens' defensive wheel. [ A Healthy Guhle Is The Canadiens' Missing Piece On Defence ]
The Canadiens were ranked No. 5 in the inaugural edition of the NHL Power Rankings. [ NHL ]
Hockey's worst-kept secret was finally revealed Monday, when the NHL released the "Hometown Remix" jerseys for all 32 teams. For Islanders fans, it marked the third coming of the divisive Fisherman . [ New York Islanders ]
Through 14 games of his record season in 2022-23, Dougie Hamilton had three goals. Luke Hughes has five, all at even strength, and he's on pace for 29 at a position where nobody in New Jersey Devils history has scored more than 22. [ New Jersey Devils ]
Goals weren't coming in bunches — or even in trickles — by either team for most of the game Tuesday night at PPG Paints Arena. [ Pittsburgh Penguins ]
Heading into their two-game road trip, the Colorado Avalanche needed to respond. Despite beating the New Jersey Devils and Calgary Flames at home, their last three games away from Ball Arena had been a nightmare. They needed to get back on track, and they did. In more ways than one. [ Colorado Avalanche ]
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