Eric Engels

Canadiens end road trip with lineup, game in proper balance

Eric Engels

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Eric Engels, born and raised in Montreal, is in his 16th season on the Canadiens beat. He’s a multi-platform Canadiens and NHL Insider who joined Sportsnet in the spring of 2015. In addition to his written work, Engels is featured on Sportsnet radio across the country and contributes regularly to Sportsnet’s regional and national television broadcasts.

Canadiens shut out by Binnington, but Gallagher-Danault reunion shows promise

It was a tough afternoon for the Canadiens, but a great one for Team Canada. Eric Engels breaks down Jordan Binnington's shutout performance and how the reunion of Brendan Gallagher and Phillip Danault gave Montreal something to take from the loss.

Canadiens' depth the difference in wild win over Hurricanes

Suzuki's versatility punches his Olympic ticket while Canadiens teammates wait

Nick Suzuki made it impossible for Team Canada to leave him at home this team. The Canadiens captain has earned the call for the Olympics after missing out on the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Canadiens' Montembeault takes big first step toward progress in win over Panthers

After nearly a month away from the net he’d occupied more than any other Canadiens goaltender over the last two-and-a-half years, Samuel Montembeault showed what kind of character he has in a bounce-back win.

Canadiens' Slafkovsky emerging as a threat that can't be ignored

Danault finds renewed purpose with Canadiens as Montembeault seeks redemption

Phillip Danault is already feeling better one game into his second stint in Montreal. Eric Engels has the story on Danault's renewal and Samuel Montembeault's upcoming return.

Canadiens take gifts from Bruins to end pre-holiday slog on a high

With nearly half the season banked, despite adversity that came with injuries, illness, a goaltending crisis and one particularly bad run of play, the Canadiens have remained on the path they wanted to be on from the start.

Geoff Molson committed to making Canadiens a winner on, off the ice

With franchise record in hand, Sidney Crosby has given everything to Penguins

Sidney Crosby has already given the Penguins everything, and remarkably, ahead of his 39th birthday, he still has a chance to give them what they need more than anything while finally giving something to himself.