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Kucherov rumours and winning streak: Canadiens evening report
Nikita Kucherov is being linked to the Canadiens in trade rumours as Montreal rides a 5-4 win over Pittsburgh and gets set to host Winnipeg on Tuesday.
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As the day winds down in Montreal, the Canadiens find themselves both in the rumour mill and in a solid spot in the standings. Sitting 2nd in the Atlantic Division with 20 points in 14 games (a 9-3-2 record), the Habs are pairing on-ice results with off-ice intrigue.
Kucherov linked to Canadiens in rumour mill
The Hockey Writers report that Nikita Kucherov’s name continues to surface in NHL trade chatter, with the Canadiens mentioned as one of the potential destinations, alongside the Toronto Maple Leafs. In a separate piece, the same outlet explores what Montreal would theoretically need to pay to land an established superstar like Kucherov, given that the club has spent the last few years assembling one of the league’s more promising young cores. It’s all firmly in the realm of speculation, but the fact the Canadiens are even in that conversation speaks to how competitive the team is starting to look.
Looking back at the 5-4 Halloween win over Pittsburgh
The Hockey Writers also break down the Canadiens’ 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Bell Centre on Halloween night. Facing Sidney Crosby and company is never an easy task, but Montreal came away with both points. The article offers three main takeaways from the game, underscoring again that this Habs team has found ways to come out on top in tight contests.
Busy week ahead and Jets coming to town
Another piece from The Hockey Writers looks ahead to the Canadiens’ schedule and key storylines for the week of Nov. 1–8, 2026. Among the themes to watch: how Montreal continues to "find rhythm without Suzuki" and the importance of offence by committee as the team navigates this stretch.
Immediately ahead lies Tuesday’s home date against the Winnipeg Jets at the Bell Centre, scheduled for Nov. 3 at 7:00 p.m. Montreal time. It will be another chance for the Canadiens to extend their momentum, strengthen their grip on a top spot in the Atlantic, and show how they handle both expectations and swirling star-level trade rumours.
Nikita Kucherov
Sidney Crosby
Nick Suzuki