Montreal Canadiens' Jakub Dobes and Lane Hutson look in the net at goal by Carolina Hurricanes' Taylor Hall during the third period of a National Hockey League game in Montreal Tuesday Oct. 6, 2026.

John Mahoney/Montreal Gazette

Welcome back to the daily Hockey Inside/Out newsletter, where the Montreal Canadiens continue their four-game homestand on Thursday against the Nashville Predators.

Hidden Game: Canadiens still no match for defending Cup champion Hurricanes

"If the road to the Stanley Cup in the Eastern Conference still runs through Carolina, which it should considering the Hurricanes are the defending champions, the Canadiens are in trouble."

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Here's the schedule for this week

Oct. 6: The Montreal Canadiens felt déjà vu in a 6-4 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes (Hidden Game, About Last Night)

Oct. 8: Nashville Predators at Montreal Canadiens (7 p.m., TSN2, RDS, TSN 690 Radio, 98.5 FM)

Oct. 10: Detroit Red Wings at Montreal Canadiens (7 p.m., SN, TVA Sports, TSN 690 Radio, 98.5 FM)

How did last week go?

Sept. 29: Montreal Canadiens opened their season with a 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs (Hidden Game, About Last Night)

Oct. 3: The Montreal Canadiens' comeback bid fell short in a 6-5 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins (Hidden Game)

Where to watch every Habs game on TV and streaming

Defence, PK keys to long playoff run

Rocket prospect Owen Beck aims to force Canadiens’ hand with strong play in Laval

"I know there’s a good opportunity (here) and I like our team. It’s set up to be a positive year for me … whatever that looks like. Obviously, the business is pretty fluid. Things move around all the time. You never know what can happen."

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