The Canadiens today — Friday, October 16

Sportsnet — NHL (Friedman, Francis, Spector; Saturday Headlines) (3)

• Is Red Wings’ Larkin likely to end up in Montreal?10:52 PM
• Canadiens’ Florian Xhekaj out two weeks, Matheson still day-to-day1:19 PM
• Why Canadiens should be encouraged by early-season process despite record9:45 AM

Elsewhere

• Ice Chips: Jets’ Namestnikov out week-to-week after sustaining injury at practice — TSN3:28 PM
• Canadiens’ Florian Xhekaj out two weeks with lower-body injury — Daily Faceoff1:46 PM
• Canadiens Defensive Pairings: Hutson and Engstrom Stabilize Blue Line — Montreal Hockey Now1:36 PM
• NHL Rumor Mill – October 16, 2026 — Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey9:41 AM