Stu Cowan

Intelligence, hockey IQ and commitment — both on and off the ice — have helped the Habs captain play in 400 consecutive games.

Intelligence, hockey IQ and commitment — both on and off the ice — have helped the Habs captain play in 400 consecutive games.

Bell Centre fans were singing “Olé! Olé! Olé!” after Habs took 2-0 first-period lead, but four missed third-period breakaways ruined the night.

Habs Mailbag: Canadiens will have some options at NHL trade deadline

He’ll certainly be thinking about his late father, who was his No. 1 fan, when he suits up for Team Finland at the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Stu Cowan: It's nice to see Canadiens' Patrik Laine having fun again

Rookie winger showing why he was more than just a throw-in when Habs GM Kent Hughes acquired him from Calgary Flames in Tyler Toffoli trade.

Rookie winger showing why he was more than just a throw-in when Habs GM Kent Hughes acquired him from Calgary Flames in Tyler Toffoli trade.

Marc Bergevin sheds light on firing as GM, Brendan Gallagher laughs at NHL wanting shorter contracts and David Savard hit with a misconduct.

What grade do the Habs get for first quarter of the season and how long before they might make the playoffs again?