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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.

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A new contract for Kirby Dach… or not?

Kirby Dach turned 25 last January. He is set to become partially unrestricted this summer, then fully unrestricted at age 26 in the summer of 2027. The Albertan stands 6'4” and tips the scales at 215 lbs.

Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / May 2

Martin St-Louis: A legendary photo with fans after Game 6

Martin St-Louis is an emotional man, but he's able to keep a cool head when it counts. In particular, he often remains unfazed when surrounded by Canadiens fans.

NHL News / Dose.ca / May 2

The Bell Centre will be packed for Game 7

Seriously, if there's one series that deserved to go the full seven games, it's the one between the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning. It's really unfortunate that the series didn't end last night in six games at the Bell Centre, but it seems like it was inevitable that the two teams would go all the way to the final game.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

The 'Playoff goal-leaders by NHL team' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

Jon Cooper News / Dose.ca / May 2

Jon Cooper teased Canadiens fans after the win: 'One more'

Yesterday's game between the Canadiens and the Lightning was absolutely wild. Even though the Canadiens' players missed about 25,573 quality scoring chances (that's a big problem), it was clear that the intensity was there.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1

Andrei Vasilevskiy sends Lightning to Game 7 with dominant performance

The Montreal Canadiens might be in trouble.

Sabres continue historic season with first playoff series win in 19 years

Connor McDavid has brutal yet accurate take on Oilers after elimination

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin confirms two big things amid uncertain future

Analyst: Craig Berube 'should be back' as Maple Leafs head coach

The '2003-04 Tampa Bay Lightning' quiz

Noah Dobson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 1

Canadiens get Noah Dobson injury update before Lightning Game 6

The Montreal Canadiens are preparing for Game 6 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Habs have played this series without Noah Dobson to this point, as he recovers from a late-season injury.

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.

NHL News / Dose.ca / May 1

Jakub Dobes: the worst goalie among the remaining Eastern Conference teams, according to Henrik Lundqvist

Jakub Dobes has been on a hot streak in goal for the Habs so far. The rookie goaltender has won three of his five starts, posting a 2.49 goals-against average and a .903 save percentage.

Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / May 1

'Cole Caufield is a problem'

Cole Caufield is having a… quiet playoff run. Is he injured? That theory was floated earlier this week. The small forward has just one goal to his credit since the start of the playoffs and has managed only seven shots in five games.

Noah Dobson News / The Hockey Writers / May 1

Canadiens Will Face a Tough Blue Line Decision When Dobson Returns

The Montreal Canadiens are in a position not many expected heading into this series against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Despite missing one of their most important defencemen in Noah Dobson, the Habs have more than held their own through five games.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 1

The SQ joins the fray, former Canadiens players shine, and the NHL reinvents itself

We've been overusing the phrase for weeks, but this time it's truer than ever: in a few hours, the Canadiens will play their biggest game of the year. In fact, it will be the Habs' most important game since their elimination by the Lightning in the 2021 Stanley Cup Final.

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The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

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The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / May 1

Jack Adams Award Finalists: Martin St-Louis Left Out

Last year, Martin St-Louis was a finalist for Coach of the Year. That won't be the case this season, however. Jon Cooper (ironically, Lindy Ruff—whom the Habs could face in the second round—and Dan Muse are the finalists.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 1

Martin St-Louis’s sign of the cross, Arber Xhekaj’s redemption, and Kaiden Guhle’s desire to change

Have you noticed that during Canadiens games, Martin St-Louis always makes a little sign of the cross? He does it before his team's games. In a Quebec that is increasingly distancing itself from religion, this stands out.

Brendan Gallagher News / The Sick Podcast / April 30

The Importance That Brendan Gallagher Has To The Habs

Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher is nearing the end of his NHL career as he is far from being as effective on the ice as he was just even a year ago, but there is no denying that he is still very important to the success of the Habs.

Cole Caufield News / The Sick Podcast / April 30

Cole Caufield Nominated For Lady Byng Trophy

On Thursday, the NHL announced that Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield is one of the three nominees for the Lady Byng Trophy given to the player who exemplifies the best sportsmanship around the league while also being among the league’s top players.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 30

Canadiens ready for home chance to eliminate Lightning in tight series

The Montreal Canadiens are aware of the opportunity before them as they prepare to host the Tampa Bay Lightning for Game 6 of their Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday.

Josh Anderson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30

Canadiens’ Josh Anderson drops ‘best’ truth bomb on Stanley Cup Playoffs in Montreal

The electricity of the Bell Centre when the Montreal Canadiens hit the ice for a Stanley Cup Playoffs game is second-to-none. It is one of the best atmospheres in the sport as 21,105 screaming Montreal hockey fans crowd in to cheer on their favorite team.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / April 30

The Calm Behind Montreal’s Surprising Stability in Net

Kaiden Guhle was basically gushing about Jakub Dobes in a recent interview. As Guhle said, his goalie “lives for this” and walks into big moments with the kind of chill you envy.

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.