Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories and content you may have missed on Monday.
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Owen Beck is ranked No. 6 in our annual top-20 rankings. His methodical play and cerebral approach give him the inside track when it comes to earning a job in the NHL. [Canadiens Top 20 Prospects – No.6 Cerebral Owen Beck]
All things considered, Juraj Slafkowski enjoyed another major Olympic tournament. With four goals and four assists in six games, Slafkovsky has contributed an impressive 11 goals and four assists in 13 games for the Olympics.
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– The Habitant (@the_habitant) 23 February 2026
Prospect Alexander Zarovsky scored his 14th goal of the season, another powerplay marker.
While Nick Suzuki was certainly disappointed with Team Canada’s silver medal, Oliver Kapanen will arrive in Montreal having won his final game at the Olympics, which is a huge accomplishment for the 22-year-old centre.
Oliver Kapanen is on his IG:
“🥉Olympics” pic.twitter.com/2EM8OdZx2W
– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) 23 February 2026
Arbor Zekaj officially has bragging rights when it comes to the heaviest shot on the team.
Arbor Zekaj wins Hardest Shot contest at Habs skills competition with 107.3 mph slapper 🚀
– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) 22 February 2026
Surprisingly, or not, Lane Hutson was declared the fastest skater on the team.
Len Hutson wins fastest skater event at Habs skills competition
– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) 22 February 2026
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New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes scored a golden goal in overtime Sunday to lead Team USA to a 2-1 victory over Canada. Whatever criticism he faced before the Olympics is officially over. [New Jersey Devils]
Seven of the Florida Panthers’ NHL-high 10 players won medals at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics — not counting Bill Zito, who brought almost all of them to the Sunshine State. [Florida Panthers]
Macklin Celebrini was probably the story of the men’s ice hockey tournament at the Olympics, until Connor Hellebuyck had something to say about it. [San Jose Sharks]
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