Cole Caufield scored in regulation and a shootout, Alexandre Texier had the winner in the tiebreaker and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 on Saturday night.

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. We’re into the month of December and teams are really getting a solid look at what they’re lacking during the 2025-26 season.

It's speculated that the Montreal Canadiens could once again draw on their blueline depth to acquire a forward, while the Ottawa Senators continue to explore the trade market for roster depth.

The Montreal Canadiens reportedly have no plans to trade their star defenseman despite rising interest from other teams.

The Montreal Canadiens should look into bringing in some goaltending insurance, with a veteran netminder a potential option.

Kapanen might not be ideally suited for that role, but he probably has more potential to eventually fill it than most people recognize. He has lots of professional hockey experience for a player his age. He has a two-way game that is admirable for someone with Calder Trophy eligibility. He understands the game at a high level.

Jets vs. Canadiens predictions and NHL picks for Wednesday, December 3. Cole Caufield rips shots on target against Winnipeg.

A viral video showing Montreal Canadiens players being filmed. That too, without consent in public, has triggered widespread discussion across the NHL