Everything has descended into absolute turmoil for the Montreal Canadiens after a night that fans will struggle to forget — and not in a good way. The Habs weren’t just beaten… they were obliterated, suffering a humiliating 7–0 demolition at the hands of the Dallas Stars, a loss so crushing it sent shockwaves across the entire fanbase.
But the scoreboard wasn’t even the worst part.
Montreal was dealt a devastating blow when rising star Alex New Hook went down with what appears to be a serious ankle injury. One moment he was skating with speed and confidence — the next he was being helped off the ice, unable to place weight on his leg. With 12 points in just 16 games, New Hook has been one of the Habs’ brightest sparks this season. Now he’s gone… and nobody knows for how long.
The fallout was immediate.
Line combinations are in shambles.
Head coach Marty St. Louis is forced to tear up the playbook.
And fans are spiraling, wondering how one night could go so catastrophically wrong.
What makes the loss even more baffling is that Montreal actually outshot Dallas 20–13 early on. They had momentum, energy, and chances — but the Stars punished every mistake with ruthless efficiency. What began as a promising, competitive contest snowballed into a nightmare, exposing the young Canadiens’ lack of experience in the harshest way possible.
Now Montreal finds itself in a tailspin.
A two-game regulation losing streak.
A roster hole the size of New Hook’s absence.
And an absolutely critical matchup against the rival Boston Bruins on the horizon.
Adding even more fuel to the fire is the goaltending controversy. Both Yakob Doves and Samuel Montembeault have come under intense scrutiny after shaky, confidence-shattering performances. Fans want answers. Analysts want accountability. And no one knows which goalie St. Louis will trust to face Boston’s firepower.
Despite all the chaos, Montreal’s fate isn’t sealed. The Atlantic Division is still within reach — but only if the Habs can regroup, rediscover their identity, and overcome the crushing emotional blow of this disastrous night.
The pressure is on.
The fanbase is restless.
The season just took a dramatic turn.
And now the world is watching to see if Montreal rises from this wreckage…
or falls deeper into crisis.
