Also in this week's notebook, Lane Hutson's self-evaluation, the second line's emergence and an update on an under-the-radar prospect.

Without a doubt, Kirby Dach is experiencing his best moments since his injury ... He’s passed a good test in the absence of Patrik Laine and has done well without a regular winger. Whether it’s with ...

Alex Newhook and Patrik Laine are doing their part ... For now, at least, it’s much more encouraging. Kirby Dach looks so back. He’s becoming the puck possession beast he was on his way to becoming ...

CHICAGO — Kirby Dach skated up the left side of the offensive zone with the puck while being closely defended, slid the puck from his backhand perfectly to Patrik Laine as he rushed the net from ...

Laine has been the perfect addition for the Canadiens. While his defensive game can be improved, he is being paid to score goals, and he is doing that, especially on the power play. On the season, ...

Habs forward Patrik Laine scored his 400th NHL career points in the Montreal Canadiens' 5-3 win over the Utah Hockey Club on Tuesday. Laine reached the milestone in his 495th game.

Kirby Dach scored twice and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Utah Hockey Club 5-3 on Tuesday night. Mike Matheson, Patrik Laine and Cole Caufield also scored for Montreal, which has won eight of ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Kirby Dach scored twice and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Utah Hockey Club 5-3 on Tuesday night. Mike Matheson, Patrik Laine and Cole Caufield also scored for Montreal ...