Jakub Dobes of the Montreal Canadiens makes a save against the Minnesota Wild in the third period at Grand Casino Arena on Feb. 2, 2026 in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Wild defeated the Canadiens 4-3 in overtime.

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Welcome back to the daily Hockey Inside/Out newsletter, where the Montreal Canadiens still haven't won in Minnesota since 2011 after losing 4-3 in overtime against the Wild on Monday.

Hidden Game: Canadiens' winning streak ends in Minnesota

"We’re guessing Samuel Montembeault, who hasn’t played since Jan. 24, at Boston, might get the nod Wednesday night, at Winnipeg, in the Canadiens’ final game before the break for the Winter Olympics."

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Best Canadiens draft pick since Carey Price?

Cowan: Canadiens' Nick Suzuki a strong contender for Selke Award

"We haven’t forced anything. I know we gave him the (captaincy) at a pretty young age. We didn’t tell him how he needed to lead. ‘Just go be yourself.’ He’s gotten better every year, just like his game on the ice."

"Caufield is on pace for 48 goals. He should easily top 40, a feat Max Pacioretty never managed despite his size, speed and shot."

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Here's the schedule for the rest of this week

Feb. 4: Montreal Canadiens at Winnipeg Jets (7 p.m., Sportsnet, RDS, TSN 690 Radio, 98.5 FM)

Where to watch every Habs game on TV

The PWHL

The Victoire return Feb. 26.

Where to watch every Victoire game on TV

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