Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories, and content you may have missed on Thursday.
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Both Ivan Demidov and Lane Hutson took to the ice on Christmas day, a testament to their complete and utter hockey addiction. The two stars played shinny at an outdoor rink in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce.
A Habs fan on meeting Ivan Demidov & Lane Hutson at an outdoor rink in MTL today:
“At the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge rink in NDG, with no hype and a lot of heart…Massive gratitude to Ivan Demidov and Lane Hutson for showing up the way real pros do, with humility and love for the game.” pic.twitter.com/mf9AX8oczl
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) December 26, 2025
The Xhekaj family wishes you a Merry Christmas!
No matter what else is happening in the world,being together as a family is the most beautiful gift and blessing ❤️
Merry Christmas to all and warm wishes for a joyful, peaceful and healthy 2026. 🤍✨ Xhekaj’s ❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/kolwpezZUa
— Simona Xhekaj (@SimonaXhekaj) December 25, 2025
Alexa and Noah Dobson are surely enjoying life in Montreal!
Merry Christmas from Noah Dobson, his wife Alexa & their lil pup Maxime 🎄🐶 pic.twitter.com/xtIKDL3frw
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) December 26, 2025
Alexander Zharovsky refuses to stop scoring in the KHL. He enjoyed a three-point game for Salavat on Christmas day.
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With the 2025 Christmas break underway, the New York Islanders hold onto the third spot in the Metropolitan Division. In 37 games, their record is 20-13-4, good for 44 points. Islanders’ General Manager Mathieu Darche has his fingers all over the organization’s rise. [Vegas Golden Knights]
Most of the Pittsburgh Penguins have been good little boys for the last 12 months. They have not delivered cheap shots or publicly complained about the direction of the team despite an obvious conflict between now and then. [Pittsburgh Penguins]
The NFL Christmas Day slate continued on Thursday night with an NFC North duel between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings. While only Detroit came into the game with playoff hopes, NFL fans watching on Christmas Day on Netflix saw the Vikings fight like a playoff team. [Sportsnaut]
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