Eric Engels

Canadiens complete perfect road trip without Suzuki

Eric Engels

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Eric Engels, born and raised in Montreal, is in his 19th season covering the Montreal Canadiens. He has been a multi-platform Canadiens and NHL Insider since he joined Sportsnet in the spring of 2015. In addition to his written work, Engels is featured on Sportsnet radio and contributes regularly to Sportsnet’s regional and national television broadcasts.

Despite 'prohibitive' price, Larkin trade to Canadiens remains possible

Here’s Eric Engels with the latest on the Dylan Larkin-to-Montreal buzz. It’s not about to die down, with the Red Wings heavily scouting the Canadiens, who have the assets to get this trade done.

Fowler cementing place as Canadiens starter with another win

Canadiens' Fowler proves big-game reputation in win over Jets in Heritage Classic

Jacob Fowler looked cool and composed, like he always does; like a kid just yucking it up with his buddies on a backyard rink rather than one playing under the nation’s watch. The Canadiens goalie was the best player on the ice in the Heritage Classic.

Canadiens gear up for great outdoors at Heritage Classic: 'Can't wait'

Outdoor hockey in Winnipeg, mercifully in October rather than December or January. The Canadiens will experience many memories from their childhood days when they face the Jets in the Heritage Classic on Sunday night.

Centres stabilize Canadiens in first game without Suzuki

Canadiens facing significant adversity in Suzuki's absence

Nick Suzuki's injury is a jarring reality for the Canadiens, especially because it means his career-long 546-game ironman streak has come to an end. Eric Engels explores what the team must do as they await their captain's return.

Canadiens' Dobes misses chance to right ship with costly penalty

This 4-3 overtime loss for the Montreal Canadiens was the result of a series of bad decisions, and the last one will haunt the player who needed a win most.

Canadiens notebook: Lefty-righty defence balance boosted by Reinbacher

Dominant showing in win over Sabres a welcome development for Canadiens' Suzuki line

This was a vintage performance from the line of Nick Suzuki, Juraj Slafkovsky and Cole Caufield. The kind the Canadiens have been longing for since they were reunited five games ago.