\nHead coach Martin St-Louis<\/a> discussed the challenges involved in running an unbalanced roster.
\nDespite being one of the Canadiens\u2019 most reliable and consistent defencemen this season, rookie Johnathan Kovacevic<\/a> was a healthy scratch against the Detroit Red Wings.
\nRed Wings results
\nProspect Emil Heineman<\/a> turned on the jets and scored a great end-to-end goal for Leksand.
\nRafael Harvey-Pinard<\/a> stood out as a dominant presence in the Canadiens\u2019 4-3 overtime loss to the Red Wings.
\nKirby Dach dropped the gloves with Andrew Copp, who was looking for a fight. He chose\u2026poorly<\/a>.
\nAs previously reported, the Colorado Avalanche are still interested in Canadiens forward Sean Monahan. Take a look at some of the potential returns<\/a>\u00a0if a trade were to occur.<\/p>\n
National Hockey Now News<\/p>\n
NYI: Take a look at some of the ridiculous stats that emerged during the New York Islanders<\/a>\u2018 difficult stretch of games in January. \t\t
\nBOS: The Boston Bruins<\/a> would have to include either defenceman Brandon Carlo or winger Jake DeBrusk to convince the Vancouver Canucks to engage in trade talks regarding Bo Horvat.
\nPGH: Unlike previous years, the Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a> are far from guaranteed a playoff spot once the dust settles. Breakdowns are playing a big part in their struggles this season.
\nPHI: Despite the recent downturn in results for the Philadelphia Flyers<\/a>, head coach John Tortorella likes what he sees.
\nDET: Dylan Larkin\u2019s agent, Pat Brisson, is not alarmed by the fact that his client has not yet signed a contract with the Detroit Red Wings<\/a>.
\nWSH: Washington Capitals<\/a> still aren\u2019t certain what their game plan will be as the NHL trade deadline quickly approaches.
\nFLA: In an unfortunate development for Canadiens fans dreaming of a franchise-changing Draft in 2023, the Florida Panthers<\/a>\u2018 health situation should improve in the near future.
\nVGK: The playoff race is on in the Pacific Division, and the Vegas Golden Knights<\/a> are feeling the heat.
\nSJS: Tony Ferrari joined the San Jose Sharks<\/a> podcast to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of top prospect Leo Carlsson.<\/p>\n![\"avatar\"](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769251875_118_07ba55ead0c73509df880c421e3023e5ac7c7d9f55b4c9b9a5aeeb184bcdf689.png\")
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