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Wednesday Habs Headlines: Stepping up at centre

Montreal Canadiens news and notes Phillip Danault and Jake Evans have been brilliant in making up for Nick Suzuki’s absence. [RDS] Ivan Demidov is testing the condition of his injured foot. [RDS] Despite the competition, Montreal Canadiens goaltenders Jacob Fowler…

By Nathan Ni · Habs Eye on the Prize

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 9:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Jake Evans and Phillip Danault are stepping up at center for the Montreal Canadiens in Nick Suzuki's absence.
Canadiens prospect Luke Mittelstadt was named AHL Rookie of the Month for October.
Forward Ivan Demidov is testing the condition of his injured foot.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Montreal Canadiens centers Jake Evans and Phillip Danault have stepped up to fill the void during Nick Suzuki's absence. In other team developments, forward Ivan Demidov is currently testing an injured foot, goaltenders Jacob Fowler and Jakub Dobes share strong camaraderie, and Laval Rocket defenseman Luke Mittelstadt earned AHL Rookie of the Month honors for October.

Broader hockey news highlighted international pushback against Russia and Belarus, with Canada barring their participation from the World Junior Championships in Edmonton and Red Deer. Multiple European federations and prospective 2028 host cities also announced refusals to play against or host either nation.

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