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Canadiens attack stuns Hurricanes in Eastern finals opener

Juraj Slafkovsky scored twice in a three-point outing as the visiting Montreal Canadiens rode a four-goal first period to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 6-2 Thursday in Raleigh, N.C., in the opening clash of the Eastern Conference finals.

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3 Thoughts About the Canadiens 6-2 Win Over the Hurricanes

The Montreal Canadiens didn’t just beat the Carolina Hurricanes 6-2 Thursday night. They completely took control of a hockey game that most people expected them to survive, not dominate.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 21

Canadiens hand Hurricanes first loss of playoffs, take lead in Eastern Conference Final

Despite playing the maximum of 14 games through the first two rounds of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Montreal Canadiens did not look like a tired bunch in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 21

Juraj Slafkovsky’s unreal Game 1 effort sinks Hurricanes in East Final

The Montreal Canadiens allowed the first goal of the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday night. However, they went on to shut down the Carolina Hurricanes following that goal.

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The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least 300 goals in their career can you name in six minutes?

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NHL News / Yardbarker / May 21

Hurricanes' ECF struggles continue in Game 1 loss

Winners, losers from Thursday's NHL playoffs: Hurricanes' ECF struggles continue

The NHL's Eastern Conference Finals began on Thursday night, and it was a wildly impressive win by the Montreal Canadiens as they dominated the Carolina Hurricanes, 6-2, to take a 1-0 series lead.

Canadiens attack stuns Hurricanes in Eastern Final opener

Sidney Crosby reveals massive news about future, possible retirement

Nathan MacKinnon didn't sugarcoat why the Avalanche lost Game 1

Should the Avalanche consider Mackenzie Blackwood for Game 2?

Rasmus Dahlin had a vulgar reaction to Sabres' Game 7 downfall

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 21

Canadiens pull off bonkers Game 1 achievement last seen in 1985

Things were stacking up against the Montreal Canadiens coming into the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday night. The Habs are at a rest disadvantage compared to the mighty Carolina Hurricanes, who have played just eight games in the first two rounds to Montreal’s 14.

NHL News / Dose.ca / May 22

The Canadiens hand the Hurricanes their first playoff loss of 2026

After a 12-day break, the Hurricanes were finally back in action. They faced off against the Habs in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Here are the lineups: As expected, Martin St-Louis made one change to his lineup: Jayden Struble replaced Arber Xhekaj.

Frank Seravalli News / Dose.ca / May 21

Frank Seravalli lists Montembeault among the top 25 candidates for a trade

Samuel Montembeault's future no longer lies in Montreal. He will most likely never play for the Canadiens again. Jakub Dobes and Jacob Fowler represent the future.

Nick Suzuki News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 21

Nick Suzuki reveals what Canadiens must learn from Game 1 loss to Sabres ahead of East Final

The Montreal Canadiens have survived back-to-back Game 7’s in the 2026 postseason, and now they’re preparing for their stiffest challenge yet against a Carolina Hurricanes team that has yet to lose in the playoffs.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / May 21

Jakub Dobes is once again being treated with disrespect in the United States

The Canadiens are still in the final four. Yet, for some American media outlets, that doesn't change a thing: the goalies still in the playoffs are all “terrible.” Yes, really.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 21

Canadians are increasingly getting on Americans’ nerves

The Canadiens are causing a stir again. When a team starts winning again, draws attention, and dominates hockey conversations, it often ends up becoming a thorn in the side of other markets.

Arber Xhekaj News / The Hockey Writers / May 21

Canadiens Still Need Arber Xhekaj Against the Hurricanes

One minute and 52 seconds. That’s all Arber Xhekaj played in Game 7 against the Buffalo Sabres. No impact on the scoresheet, barely a blip on the ice time report.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 21

The OQLF reminds fans to cheer on the CH in French

Do you remember last year's saga involving the STM and the OQLF, back when the Canadiens were in the playoffs? The Office québécois de la langue française had received a complaint regarding the “Go Habs Go” message and had asked the STM to change the message on its buses.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / May 21

Jakub Dobeš Is a Surprise Conn Smythe Candidate in Canadiens’ Playoff Run

It’s not often a rookie goalie goes from unknown to legitimate Conn Smythe Trophy conversation in a single playoff run, but that’s exactly what’s happening with Jakub Dobeš and the Montreal Canadiens.

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Alexander Zharovsky News / Dose.ca / May 21

Alexander Zharovsky, a finalist for the KHL Rookie of the Year award

Alexander Zharovsky continues to turn heads in Russia. And that's a good thing. The 19-year-old forward is officially among the three finalists for the Alexei Cherepanov Trophy, awarded to the KHL's top rookie.

Montreal Canadiens News / Stadium Rant / May 21

The Canadiens’ Young Core Is Carrying The Weight Of A Hockey-Obsessed Nation

The Montreal Canadiens are back in a place that feels both familiar and long overdue. As the puck drops on the Stanley Cup Playoffs’ Final Four, Montreal’s quest to end a 33-year championship drought suddenly feels real again.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 21

2026 Eastern Conference Final Preview: Canadiens & Hurricanes Similarities

The Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes may wear different colours and play in different markets, but when you look closely at both teams, there are plenty of similarities between them.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 20

6 Myths the Canadiens Have Busted in the 2026 Playoffs

The Montreal Canadiens are really just incredibly misunderstood. Haters and trolls continue to come out of the woodwork to offer their unwanted two cents regarding the success the Habs have enjoyed so far this postseason.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 19

Fans celebrating Canadiens' Game 7 win cause microearthquakes

If you ever thought the passionate fans of the Montreal Canadiens couldn’t be any crazier, think again. During the final two games of the Atlantic Division

Alex Newhook News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last playoff-goals leader by team' quiz

How many of the players to lead each NHL franchise in goals in the team's most recent Stanley Cup Playoff appearance can you name in five minutes?

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 19

Best bet: Figure a battle of top seeds in Stanley Cup Final

The FanDuel betting lines for the NHL's conference finals couldn't be clearer: The money is on a Colorado-Carolina Stanley Cup Final. If the money is right, this would mark the first time since 2001 that the top seed from each conference made the Stanley Cup Final.

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

Sabres add to Buffalo's painful playoff misery with overtime Game 7 loss to Canadiens

Canadiens become youngest team to advance to Conference Final since 1993

Jakub Dobes News / Trade Talk Sports / May 19

The Legend of Jakub Dobes Continues to Grow This Postseason

For the second consecutive series, the Montreal Canadiens found themselves heavily on their heels in a Game 7 on the road—and yet again, they managed to pull out the win thanks to two players in particular.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 19

Canadiens become youngest team to advance to Conference Final since 1993

With their 3-2 overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 7 of their semifinal series, the Montreal Canadiens became the youngest team to advance to the Conference Finals since … the Montreal Canadiens, in 1993.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 18

Sabres add to Buffalo's painful playoff misery with Game 7 loss

Sabres add to Buffalo's painful playoff misery with overtime Game 7 loss to Canadiens

No one does misery like Buffalo.

Alex Newhook, Canadiens find Game 7 success again

Sabres have unusual way of dealing with their home struggles

Oilers receive permission to interview former Leafs coach Craig Berube

Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson to undergo hip surgery

Report: PWHL to announce San Jose expansion club

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.