Alexandre Texier has already played 10 games for the Habs. The Frenchman, acquired after the Blues terminated his contract, arrived in town fresh off the back of his front line injuries.
The club was looking for a solution and that is what brought Texier to the city.
And for now, the forward is proving that he's not just here to fill a jersey: he's been playing some really, really big hockey since his arrival.
Texier has two goals and three assists in 10 games, with at least a point in each of his last three games. And as Anthony Martino noted JIK tonighthis 5v5 numbers are really interesting.
In fact, he has led the club in many 5v5 categories since his arrival.
Alexandre Texier has (literally) been the Habs' best 5-on-5 player since his arrival.
Difficult decisions will have to be made…
My column tonight in JiC. https://t.co/VQZcy1iHF8 pic.twitter.com/nW8AjhvvM9
– Anthony Martineau (@Antho_Martineau) December 15, 2025
Interestingly, although the Frenchman often changes lines, he is constantly on a line that does its job well. And at some point you need to look at the constant: this is Texier.
Yesterday we saw Martin Saint-Louis use Texier on some big defensive missions, particularly against Connor McDavid. And this in itself speaks of the coach’s confidence in his player.
Sooner or later, injured players will begin to return to the lineup. For Kirby Duch, it could be just a matter of days.and we know Patrik Laine and Alex Newhook will eventually return as well.
But right now, Texier is proving that he doesn't deserve to suffer the consequences. At least if he stays the course until then: consistency has been a challenge for him in his career… but the good news is that he feels right at home in the city. And this, in his opinion, is one of the factors for his good performances.
Alexandre Texier on how happy he is to live in Montreal with the support of his family and how this is reflected on the ice with the Habs:
“When I feel good off the ice, I usually play good hockey. That's how I feel now.”
– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) December 15, 2025
After a while
– One to watch.
Kuemper was on the ice for some time after being hit by Rantanen. He leaves the game. Forsberg has arrived. pic.twitter.com/iPZgiQE5Ya
– David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) December 16, 2025
– He's having a great season.
The Flyers were interested in Dvorak | “We had a lot of interest, but it gives us even more” – Daniel Brier https://t.co/ZEwsczhaBt
– 98.5 Sports (@985Sports) December 16, 2025
– Really?
He doesn't (really) seem like someone who's desperate to go back. https://t.co/TTcMydYqEf
– Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) December 16, 2025
