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On YouTubeAlexandre Texier News / Dose.ca / May 18
Emmanuel Macron… and his Alexandre Texier jersey
Media attention in Montreal is focused on the Canadiens, who are continuing their playoff run. But the Montreal club's activities are also making waves in France!
Kaiden Guhle News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 18
Canadiens’ Kaiden Guhle knows what has to change in Game 7 after Game 6 embarrassment
Even though the Montreal Canadiens entered Saturday evening’s Game 6 against the Buffalo Sabres with a chance to punch their ticket to the Eastern Conference Final against the Carolina Hurricanes, they couldn’t get the job done.
Oliver Kapanen News / Dose.ca / May 18
Surprise: Oliver Kapanen will play tonight
There was no official word on whether Martin St-Louis would make any changes to his lineup for the series-deciding game against the Buffalo Sabres. There were doubts… and now it's confirmed.
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
F1 Weekend: The Canes Considered Staying in Mont-Tremblant
The Montreal Canadiens did the Carolina Hurricanes a favor. Why do I say that? Because by losing Game 6, the Habs ensured they'd play the Sabres tonight.
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 / Professor Press Box / May 18
Young Canadiens Are Maturing into Playoff Contenders
The Canadiens might not win this series tonight in Buffalo. That’s just the reality of playoff hockey—nothing is guaranteed, especially on the road in a Game 7-type atmosphere.
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 18
How Can the Canadiens Win Game 7 in Buffalo?
Game 7 on the road is as tough as it gets: no excuses, no next game, no hiding. One bad sequence and your season dies. For the Montreal Canadiens to survive in that building, they need a cleaner, meaner 60-minute game than they’ve shown lately.
Alexander Zharovsky News / Dose.ca / May 18
Alexander Zharovsky completely dominated the 'Future Cup' in Russia
In recent days, Alexander Zharovsky participated in a tournament in Russia. The Canadiens prospect played for Russia's U20 team, and the competition also featured three other teams: Belarus's U20 team, Russia's U18 team, and another team made up of young players competing at the university level in Russia.
Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / May 18
Martin St-Louis gave a very brief (and rather curt) press briefing
It's game day for the Montreal Canadiens. And let's just say this is a pretty… important game. Emotions are running high, since the team that wins tonight will secure its spot in the next round of the playoffs.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 18
3 Statistics That Explain the Canadiens’ Playoff Success
The Montreal Canadiens may not have been viewed as one of the Stanley Cup favourites entering the playoffs, but through the first two rounds, they have proven they belong among the NHL’s remaining contenders.
Ivan Demidov News / The Hockey Writers / May 18
Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov Finding His Game at the Right Time in 2026 Playoffs
Ivan Demidov came into the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs carrying enormous expectations. The 20-year-old winger had just wrapped up a breakout rookie season with 62 points (19 goals and 43 assists) and was widely viewed as one of the most dangerous young forwards in the Eastern Conference.
Phillip Danault News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 18
Phillip Danault reveals how Canadiens can beat Sabres in Game 7
It is one of the most exciting events in all of sports, a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Buffalo Sabres evened the series with the Montreal Canadiens in Game 6.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 18
A History of Canadiens’ Game 7s Since 1994
Another winner-take-all Game 7 awaits the Montreal Canadiens tonight in Buffalo, in a situation that has repeatedly shaped the franchise’s modern playoff history.
Brendan Gallagher News / Dose.ca / May 18
'I wouldn’t be surprised to see Brendan Gallagher play in Game 7'
Today's topic is whether Martin St-Louis will make a change to his lineup for Game 7. Naturally, Brendan Gallagher's name comes up often. After all, if there's an offensive change, he's the one most likely to make an impact tonight.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 18
Long live the Bell Centre! The top line is terrible, but the Hurricanes avoid the worst
You thought that was it, but it wasn’t. I'm talking about a Saturday night playoff game at the Bell Centre. The Canadiens took their worst beating since December 9 in Tampa (6–1).
Here’s why the Sabres have more to lose than the Canadiens
The Sabres and the Canadiens will play a crucial game tonight. Naturally, both young teams will be looking to gain experience. And this is true even though the Canadiens have played a Game 7 in recent weeks… It will be interesting to see which team is able to take control of the game at the right moment.
NHL News / Field Level Media / May 17
Canadiens heading home for Game 7 vs. confident Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens are set for a Game 7 showdown to settle their Eastern Conference second-round matchup on Monday night. The Sabres scored seven unanswered goals in an 8-3 win in Game 6 on Saturday night in Montreal, forcing the deciding game back in Buffalo.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 17
Canadiens Can’t Close It Out, Sabres Capitalize to Extend Series
The Montreal Canadiens let a golden opportunity slip away Saturday night, falling 8-3 to the Buffalo Sabres in Game 6 at the Bell Centre and forcing a decisive Game 7.
NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / May 16
Canadiens had the most ridiculous start to Game 6 against the Sabres
The Montreal Canadiens had a blazing start to Game 6 of their second-round series against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. The Habs trailed early, with
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 16
A Star Is Emerging, a Captain Is Dominating: Demidov and Suzuki
There’s a real electric vibe around Montreal right now, and it mostly comes down to two Montreal Canadiens players: Ivan Demidov and Nick Suzuki. Demidov’s been everywhere — scoring his first playoff goal in Game 5, buzzing the net, firing shots, and setting up plays.
Montreal Canadiens News / Trade Talk Sports / May 15
Martin St. Louis Opens Up on Sticking With Jakub Dobes in Game 5
Jakub Dobes hit his first real stumbling block during these Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday night. Having allowed more than three goals just once all postseason, the Montreal Canadiens’ netminder was beaten three times in the first period of Game 5 in Buffalo, which led many to question whether backup Jacob Fowler would see the net.
Lane Hutson News / Daily Faceoff / May 15
Canadiens’ Lane Hutson is already a playoff superstar
BUFFALO – “Sorry, what the f—- was that? He’s insane!” Yes, Buffalo Sabres fan in the Buffaslug jersey. Yes, he is. Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson is a human highlight reel, worth every penny you spent to watch him up close.
Ivan Demidov News / Daily Faceoff / May 14
Welcome to the Ivan Demidov show, Montreal Canadiens fans
BUFFALO – Heading into Game 5, 11 players at least one goal for the Montreal Canadiens. Jake Evans made it 12 early in the second. Ivan Demidov, though?
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 15
Winners, losers from Thursday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Mitch Marner on Conn Smythe run
The Golden Knights are halfway to a Stanley Cup, and Mitch Marner is one of the biggest driving forces behind that success.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 12
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen takes over in net as Sabres even series with Game 4 comeback
Coming off back-to-back losses, each by four goals, the Buffalo Sabres knew their backs were against the proverbial wall on Tuesday night. Faced with
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 13
Winners, losers from Tuesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Sabres' Zach Benson scores game-winner on his birthday
The second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Tuesday night, with the Buffalo Sabres facing the Montreal Canadiens on the road and the Vegas Golden Knights hosting the Anaheim Ducks.
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