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46 minor penalties in nine games: The Canadiens just don’t learn

Since the start of the season, there's been one thing in particular that's been drawing attention with the Canadiens. What am I talking about? Discipline issues, which have already cost the team a few games since the start of the…

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 10:31 PM
46 minor penalties in nine games: The Canadiens just don’t learn
Key Things to Know
  • Yardbarker argues that persistent penalty issues and lack of discipline are actively costing the Montreal Canadiens victories.
  • The Canadiens lead the NHL with 46 minor penalties committed in their first nine games.
  • Montreal currently averages more than five minor penalties conceded per game.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Yardbarker reports that ongoing discipline problems continue to hurt the Montreal Canadiens, following another costly performance against the San Jose Sharks. Head coach Martin St-Louis's squad has accumulated 46 minor penalties across their first nine games of the season, leading the entire league in minor penalties taken.

The writer argues that giving opponents more than five power plays per game makes it difficult to maintain leads or secure an NHL playoff spot. Forward Juraj Slafkovsky also stated that the team frequently hurts its own chances through these repeated infractions.

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