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On YouTubeNick Suzuki News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 4
Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki reveals intermission message after 0 shots in 2nd period
For the first time since their miracle run to the 2021 Stanley Cup Final, the Montreal Canadiens are on their way to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 3
3 Surprises from the Canadiens’ Game 7 Upset of the Lightning
The Montreal Canadiens pulled off a shocker in Tampa. Their 2-1 Game 7 win sent the Lightning packing and booked the Habs a date with the Buffalo Sabres in Round 2.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 3
Canadiens Set Dubious Records in Series Win over Lightning
The Montreal Canadiens got numerous “firsts” out of the way on Sunday, when they beat the rival Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 of their first-round series on Sunday.
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 3
Canadiens make never-before-seen playoff history in Game 7 Lightning win
The Montreal Canadiens are off to the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Goaltender Jakub Dobes stood on his head all night long, making 28 saves.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history
There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.
Montreal Canadiens News / ESPN / May 3
Canadiens win Game 7 with just nine shots on net 
Alex Newhook and Nick Suzuki scored goals, and the Montreal Canadiens, despite posting just nine shots on net, defeated the favored Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals Sunday night, a fourth straight Round 1 exit for Tampa Bay.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 3
Canadiens beat Lightning, advance to second round
What a thrilling end to the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. With a strange, yet hard-fought win in Game 7 of the Atlantic Division Semifinals, the Montreal Canadiens eliminated the Tampa Bay Lightning, punching their ticket to the second round.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 3
Canadiens shockingly steal Game 7 vs. Lightning
When it comes to winning in the Stanley Cup playoffs, nobody really cares how you do it. They just care that you find a way to do it.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 3
Canadiens make unwanted history in Game 7 vs. Lightning
There is only one Canadian-based National Hockey League team that is still alive in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and it’s the Montreal Canadiens, who are deadlocked at three wins apiece against the Atlantic Division rival Tampa Bay Lightning in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal.
Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / May 3
Two Blueprints, Two Paths: Montreal vs Toronto Team Building
If you want to understand the difference between how Montreal and Toronto operate, you don’t really need standings or playoff results. You can start with something simpler: how they treat draft picks.
Phillip Danault News / Dose.ca / May 4
Phillip Danault’s pizza is back
On Midsummer’s Day in 2021, the Canadiens eliminated the Knights in six games. After the game, Phillip Danault caused a stir by pulling out a pizza during a postgame interview.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / May 3
Can The Habs Top Line Come Alive For Game 7?
The Montreal Canadiens’ top line has just one point (Nick Suzuki was on the bench by the time he was credited with the assist) at even strength after 6 games in their series with the Tampa Bay Lightning, and to win Game 7, they will need some production from one of the top 5 lines in all of hockey during the regular season.
Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 3
Canadiens’ Noah Dobson A Game-Time Decision For Game 7
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Noah Dobson will take part in warmups and be a game-time decision to play tonight, head coach Martin St. Louis told the media today.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 3
3 Keys for the Canadiens to Win Game 7
Game 7 is what every team talks about when the season begins, but it’s a completely different reality when you’re actually in it. For the Montreal Canadiens, everything they’ve built throughout the season now comes down to 60 minutes.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 2
Canadiens’ Third Line Has Been Their Secret Weapon in the 2026 Playoffs
In the high-stakes environment of the NHL Playoffs, championship aspirations often hinge on more than just top-tier talent; they rely on the emergence of unexpected heroes from the bottom six.
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 2
Game 6 Tough Pill, But Not Close to the Ending
The Montreal Canadiens played a near-perfect home game in Game 6. They loaded the slot, hit posts, blocked shots, and spent most of the night doing everything you’d want from a desperate playoff team.
Martin St. Louis News / Athlon Sports / May 2
Martin St. Louis Sends ‘Destiny’ Message Before Canadiens' Game 7
The Montreal Canadiens will have to deliver in a win-or-go-home Game 7 on the road following Friday's 1-0 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 at Bell Centre in Montreal.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1
Andrei Vasilevskiy sends Lightning to Game 7 with dominant performance
The Montreal Canadiens might be in trouble.
Lane Hutson News / The Sick Podcast / May 1
What Makes Lane Hutson So Successful In the Playoffs
Despite Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson being undersized at just 5’9″ and 160 lbs, he has thrived in the NHL playoffs thus far in what is usually a style of play that benefits the bigger and stronger players in the NHL as the game gets more physical.
Brendan Gallagher News / Daily Faceoff / April 30
Brendan Gallagher gave Canadiens new life in Game 5 victory
The Montreal Canadiens came up with a huge win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5 of their first-round series on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead and push the Lightning to the brink.
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