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On YouTubeMontreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 11
Forechecking a big part of Canadiens’ response in second round
The Montreal Canadiens did not get off to the start they were looking for in Game 1 of their second round series against the Buffalo Sabres, falling behind the 8-ball with a 4-2 defeat.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 11
Canadiens’ Hybrid Attack Is Source of Success
The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs have served as an example of evolution in tactical adaptation for the Montreal Canadiens; more importantly, it has signaled the arrival of Martin St.
Jakub Dobes News / The Hockey Writers / May 11
Jakub Dobes Has Been the Foundation of the Canadiens’ Playoff Run
The Montreal Canadiens entered the playoffs with plenty of questions surrounding their young roster, but maybe none bigger than the one in goal. Jakub Dobes had shown flashes during the regular season, yet the playoffs are a completely different challenge for a young goaltender with little NHL experience.
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Nick Suzuki News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 11
Nick Suzuki reveals how Canadiens have turned series on Sabres
The Bell Centre in downtown Montreal was deafening on Sunday night, and the Canadiens rode the energy to a dominant 6-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference second-round series.
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.
Alex Newhook News / The Hockey Writers / May 11
Newhook Gives Canadiens New Life Against Sabres
Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Newhook may not have been the most valuable player on the ice for Game 3 against the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday. That honour probably goes to goalie Jakub Dobes (yet again).
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 11
Dobeš Fever Hits Montreal After Dominant Game 3 Performance
The Montreal Canadiens may have found an unlikely (at least according to him) playoff hero in rookie goaltender Jakub Dobeš. His emotion, energy, and standout performance in Game 3 have quickly captured the attention—and admiration—of fans across Montreal.
Jakub Dobes News / Daily Faceoff / May 11
‘I’ll go home, eat, watch Game of Thrones and go to bed.’: Canadiens’ Dobes downplays heroic Game 3 performance
One of the feel-good stories from these Stanley Cup Playoffs has been the play of Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes, though he remains as humble as ever.
David Reinbacher News / Dose.ca / May 11
The Canadiens have called up four players, including David Reinbacher
It was to be expected, and now it's done. With the Laval Rocket's season over, the Canadiens have called up four players to join the NHL's reserve squad.
Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / May 11
Two former NHL players praise Lane Hutson
Last night, Lane Hutson once again found a way to make a difference. In fact, he makes a difference every night. Most of the time, it's positive… but when he has a bad game (like in Game 1), it shows.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 11
The redemption of Dach and Newhook, the emergence of Bolduc, and the glorification of violence
I said it a few hours after the first game, and I'll say it again here this morning: the Sabres don't impress me. Yes, they're big, and yes, they hit hard… but they have less possession than the Canadiens, who are hitting them just as hard.
Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / May 11
Renaud Lavoie: Martin St-Louis asked about his health
Last night, Renaud Lavoie was at the Bell Centre. The journalist, who is not yet able to work, was with his colleagues from TVA Sports just a few days after suffering two strokes at the Bell Centre.
Cole Caufield News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 11
Canadiens’ Cole Caufield gets real on Game 3 goal amid quiet postseason
The Montreal Canadiens have a 2-1 series lead over the Buffalo Sabres in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Montreal’s offense has come alive over the last couple games.
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 11
Canadiens’ offense firing on all cylinders with feat not seen in 20 years
The Montreal Canadiens are riding high from their Game 3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday night. Montreal allowed the first goal of the contest, but took over in the second period.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 11
Winners, losers from Sunday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Canadiens dominate; Ducks get even
The 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Sunday night with the Montreal Canadiens taking a 2-1 series lead over the Buffalo Sabres and the Anaheim Ducks getting even with the Vegas Golden Knights.
NHL News / Field Level Media / May 10
Canadiens clobber Sabres in Game 3, grab series lead
Cole Caufield broke a five-game scoring drought with a tiebreaking power-play goal as the Montreal Canadiens throttled the visiting Buffalo Sabres 6-2 in Game 3, taking a 2-1 best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal series lead on Sunday night.
NHL News / Ball Exclusives / May 11
Canadiens offense proves too much for Sabres in Game 3
The Montreal Canadiens dominated the Buffalo Sabres in Game 3, winning 6-2. They now hold a 2-1 series lead. The Sabres got on the board bright and early, with Tage Thompson scoring just 53 seconds into the game.
Alex Newhook News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 10
Alex Newhook shines again in Canadiens’ dominant Game 3 win over Sabres
The Montreal Canadiens allowed the first goal of the game on Sunday in Game 3 against the Buffalo Sabres. However, they did not allow the Sabres to take the game over.
Lane Hutson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 10
Lane Hutson ties Canadiens’ franchise record amid crucial Game 3 vs. Sabres
Lane Hutson has been the architect of the Montreal Canadiens’ offensive success from the backend for the past two seasons, and he is continuing to make history for a franchise that already has plenty of it.
Arber Xhekaj News / The Hockey Writers / May 9
Canadiens’ Xhekaj Makes Presence Felt Against Sabres
The last time Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj found himself on the power play, chances are it was an accident. This time, to end their 5-1 win in Game 2 against the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night in Buffalo, it wasn’t.
Kirby Dach News / The Hockey Writers / May 9
Kirby Dach Is Finally Showing What the Canadiens Saw in Him
Kirby Dach’s NHL career has been enigmatic. Selected third overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in 2019, plagued by injury, then traded to the Montreal Canadiens as a reclamation project, he arrived with questions about durability, consistency, and commitment.
Jakub Dobes News / Daily Faceoff / May 8
Jakub Dobes' ability to bounce is massive for the Canadiens
BUFFALO – Did you know Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobeš has only lost two regulation games in a row once this year? Seriously. He posted an 8-1-1 record immediately after a regulation loss, registering a .928 surface save percentage in that span.
Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 8
Nick Suzuki Offers Canadiens A Franchise Cornerstone
The Montreal Canadiens are in the midst of a close playoff race – but no matter the end result, the 2025-26 season will mark another step forward in Montreal’s long-term outlook.
Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 8
Discipline a key for Canadiens to tie series
The Montreal Canadiens failed to steal home ice advantage on Wednesday night with a 4-2 loss at the hands of the Buffalo Sabres in Game 1 of their second-round series.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 7
Winners, losers from Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Alex Lyon stays hot for Sabres
The second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Wednesday night with the Buffalo Sabres and Anaheim Ducks both picking up wins. Let's dig a little deeper into both of those games and pick out the biggest winners and losers from the night.
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