Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories, and content you may have missed on Wednesday.

Montreal Canadiens News

Montreal’s top line was excellent versus the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday, but that shouldn’t come as a surprise. Nick Suzuki, Juraj Slafkovsky, and Cole Caufield have the potential to be elite, as evidenced by their underlying numbers in the second-half of last season. [Canadiens Top Line Aspiring To Elite NHL Status]

The NHL’s waiver wire kicks in on Thursday, which means players like Sean Farrell are likely to be available to other NHL clubs. As it stands, the waiver-wire priority list is based on the reverse 2024–25 standings, but they will revert to the current standings on November 1. [NHL Waivers: Canadiens Priority List And Player Details]

Head coach Martin St-Louis gave his take on Tuesday’s game, which featured the latest edition of Montreal Canadiens brothers to play on the same ice, Arber and Florian Xhekaj.

Habs coach Marty St. Louis yesterday on Arber & Florian Xhekaj:

“Just being a parent, having three boys, it’s a cool experience watching my two boys playing against each other in college. I can just imagine what it’s like for two boys to play together in the NHL, in… pic.twitter.com/xrSREYeL52

— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) September 24, 2025

I’m genuinely not sure what to think about this combination. It’s a little terrifying, but there’s some potential there.

“Nick Xhekaj is not real. He can’t hurt you.”

Nick Xhekaj: pic.twitter.com/a87StX9B4L

— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) September 24, 2025

Simon Xhekaj was overcome with emotions following Tuesday’s game, and rightfully so.

Thankful 🥹
Words can’t describe how is my heart feeling.
29 years ago I have landed at Pearson airport with suitcase, with questions… what now??
Two weeks later I met crazy Albanian guy…. The rest is history.
Thankful for this beautiful life 🙏❤️ https://t.co/tff4EyNWgc

— Simona Xhekaj (@SimonaXhekaj) September 24, 2025

ICYMI: Even though it was the top line that led the offensive charge on Tuesday, it was Arber and Florian Xhekaj who stole the show. Not only did they both score goals, their mother was in attendance to see the entire event, which led to a great moment following Florian’s goal. [Canadiens Instant Recap: First Line, Xhekajs Stand Out]

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With the Florida Panthers not sending their veterans to Nashville for Sunday’s preseason doubleheader, a number of players got their first taste of big-time college football at Hard Rock Stadium for the prime-time showdown between the Hurricanes and Gators. [Florida Panthers]

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Noel Acciari took his next step in injury rehab on Wednesday, joining the team for the morning skate before the crew departed for Columbus and the team’s second preseason game. Coach Dan Muse updated Acciari’s status, though not much has changed, only that Acciari is still rehabbing from a core muscle injury suffered a few weeks ago, and is still expected to return late in the preseason. [Pittsburgh Penguins]

What does the San Jose Sharks’ identity need to be? Alternate captain Barclay Goodrow, who reached six-straight Conference Finals or Stanley Cup Final from 2019 to 2024, shared his thoughts. Goodrow also discussed how a long off-season has helped him and what ex-New York Rangers teammate Ryan Reaves brings to the Sharks. [San Jose Sharks]