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Canadiens’ Pressure Cooker Start | Montreal Canadiens News
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- Sep 17, 2026
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- 104
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Summary
The Canadiens are poised for a breakout season, but the pressure mounts as they chase that elusive championship. After a thrilling run to the Eastern Conference Final last year, they now face the daunting task of taking that next step — a challenge history says is nearly impossible. Training camp’s biggest puzzle? A crowded goalie room with three options, which could destabilize the crease. GM Kent Hughes admits it’s messy, and moving Montembeault might be the cleanest fix — though finding a trade partner is tough. On offense, the second-line center spot remains a dilemma: no cap space for elite talent, forcing coach St-Louis to balance defensive specialists like Evans and Danault against struggling faceoff men. And with Kaiden Guhle sidelined, young defensemen Reinbacher, Engstrom, and Xhekaj get their shot — especially Engstrom, whose speed and stats make him a perfect fit for Montreal’s fast game. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/top-3-questions-faced-canadiens-184755080.html More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/bc4d4ff752161137 Report issues to [email protected].