The Canadiens lost to the Avalanche today with a score of 7:2.who wore retro Nordiques T-shirts for the occasion.
#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/SL07Ke8Z3i
– Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) November 29, 2025
However, despite the difference in the score, the Habs did not necessarily play badly: the team started the game well and earned several scoring chances. However, while the Habs struggled with Mackenzie Blackwood or missed their chances, the Avalanche took advantage of every opportunity they had.
This game reminded me a lot a 7-0 home loss to the Stars on November 13th..
In both games, although the Canadiens played well, they were outclassed by teams with more talent and experience than them, and it was clear that the team was still missing one or two pieces to compete with the elite clubs.
And this despite the fact that there were no injuries at the club.
Unfortunately, the arrival of Florian Czekay and Alexandre Texier will not help Montreal compete with the top teams.
You can just tell what a great teammate Mike Matheson is here from yesterday's game:
He immediately congratulated Alexandre Texier for scoring his first Habs point on Jake Evans' goal. He also took the puck.
– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) November 29, 2025
These two forwards have helped the Canadiens win three of their last four games, but we saw today that it will take more than that to win games against league powers.
Having an experienced forward could help the Habs not only score more goals, but also use his experience to come from behind (or at least stop the bleeding) in games like today and protect the lead when the club is ahead.
The Predators' name often comes up in trade rumors as the team could soon begin to sell and take the opportunity to clear their veteran players.
A player like Ryan O'Reilly, who could play with Ivan Demidov at second-line center, would be a great addition for the Habs.
Alternatively, forwards like Steven Stamkos or Jonathan Marchessault would be interesting depth players who would bring a wealth of experience.
There's also Nazem Kadri, who has been heavily linked to Montreal in rumors since the start of the season and could be an interesting option to add some offense and experience to the team.
Many of these players have big contracts, but it is always possible to convince the current team to keep some of the salary.
Of course, these are not the only options, and I am convinced that Kent Hughes will soon pull the rabbit out of the hat with the acquisition of a forward shot.
After a while
– Laval opens the scoring.
BELZ1-0 pic.twitter.com/N1X0n0TT9W
– Rocket de Laval (@RocketLaval) November 30, 2025
– This is no time to fool around!
Takeoff has begun
pic.twitter.com/k05zqogUz0
– Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) November 30, 2025
– Hit on the fly.
Ben Kindel equalized
pic.twitter.com/EN6LqzCjOJ
– Spittin' Chiclets (@spittin'chiclets) November 30, 2025
– Wow!
Justin Carbonneau, from edge to edge!
Another sensational play @StLouisBlues perspective!@ArmadaBLB | #stlblues pic.twitter.com/AxDZBLhSNZ
– QMJHL (@QMJHL) November 30, 2025
“Quinn Hughes is still the talk of the town.”
Elliott Friedman: I do think there are teams that, if Quinn Hughes is available, they won't mess around; they will attack you – Canucks Central (11/25)
– NHL Rumors Report (@NHLRumourReport) November 30, 2025
