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The Montreal Canadiens have arguably their best roster from top to bottom this year since their surprising Stanley Cup win back in 1993, thanks to many circumstances in their favour.

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Kent Hughes: 'We have to give Patrik Laine a lot of credit'

Patrik Laine finds himself in a rather unusual situation with the Habs this season. The Finnish forward, who played five games early in the season, underwent surgery and was expected to miss a few months… except that, in the end, he hasn't been seen in the lineup since then.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 7

Kaiden Guhle and Brendan Gallagher will not be in uniform tonight

Tonight, the Canadiens face off against the Panthers at the Bell Centre. And when we learned earlier this morning that Kirby Dach and Alexandre Texier had been cleared by the doctors, we expected a revamped lineup for the game.

Montreal Canadiens News / Athlon Sports / April 7

Canadiens Get Lineup Boost Before Key Panthers Game

The Montreal Canadiens have spent much of the season navigating injuries while staying competitive in the Atlantic Division race. Their luck might be changing at the best possible time.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 7

Canadiens’ Kirby Dach, Alexandre Texier Cleared To Play

The Canadiens will be able to get forwards Kirby Dach and Alexandre Texier back into the lineup down the stretch if they so choose, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Alexandre Carrier News / Dose.ca / April 7

We have no further information about Alexandre Carrier’s injury

Alexandre Carrier is currently sidelined. He has had to miss some games in recent days due to injury: the Canadiens announced on March 31 that the defenseman would be sidelined for two to four weeks.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 7

Canadiens Still Have More to Play for After Clinching a Playoff Spot

The Montreal Canadiens have officially punched their ticket to the playoffs, but in Montreal, that was never meant to be the finish line. After a season filled with growth, key performances, and important stretches, the team has secured its place among the Eastern Conference contenders.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 7

RUMOR: There could be some changes to the Canadiens’ lines tonight

This morning at practice, Alexandre Texier and Kirby Dach were seen practicing in regular jerseys. Notably, Dach did not stay behind for extra work after practice.

Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / April 7

False information about Patrik Laine is circulating

What's going on with Patrik Laine? The guy is getting paid $9.1 million by the Montreal Canadiens to play hockey; he's been practicing (sometimes as a defenseman) with the team since January 16, but his name is still on the injured list.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / April 6

Habs Players Can Use Rest Before the Playoffs

Now that the Montreal Canadiens have officially clinched their spot in the playoffs on Sunday afternoon, and unlike last season, the Habs will want to do more than just make the postseason.

NHL News / Dose.ca / April 7

Atlantic Division: The Sabres Pull Ahead of the Canadiens

The Canadiens will be back in action tomorrow night at the Bell Centre against the Florida Panthers. With a playoff berth secured, Martin St-Louis's men can now look up the standings, as they still have a chance to finish first in the division.

Cole Caufield News / Field Level Media / April 6

Canadiens, Cole Caufield shooting for goals against Panthers

The playoff-bound Montreal Canadiens host the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night and Cole Caufield has history to chase down. The Canadiens (45-22-10, 100 points) clinched their second consecutive Stanley Cup Playoffs appearance on Sunday, despite having their eight-game winning streak snapped by a 3-0 loss to the visiting New Jersey Devils.