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Canadiens, Lightning head into critical third game of OT-laden series

The Montreal Canadiens return home for Game 3 of their best-of-seven series against the Tampa Bay Lightning and have a chance to maintain the home-ice advantage they claimed in the opening game of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal.

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Canadiens Face Tough Call on Kirby Dach as Criticism Boils Over

The Montreal Canadiens have a decision to make ahead of Game 3 — and it goes beyond just icing the best team. Kirby Dach is dealing with a storm that has impacted him personally.

Brendan Gallagher News / The Sick Podcast / April 23

Why The Habs Need Brendan Gallagher In The Lineup

The Montreal Canadiens are by far the more inexperienced team in their playoff series with the Tampa Bay Lightning, and while they’ve managed well so far, two games into the series, injecting some experience into their lineup for Game 3 would greatly benefit the Habs.

Zachary Bolduc News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 23

What Will The Canadiens Do With Zachary Bolduc?

The Canadiens are tied at one game apiece in their first-round series against the Lightning. They have a number of healthy scratches at forward thanks to their depth, but one young player is looking to leave an impression and avoid sitting out for any length of time.

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NHL News / Dose.ca / April 23

Matthew Tkachuk does it again: 'Josh Anderson could win the Conn Smythe right now'

On Tuesday, ahead of the second game of the series between the Canadiens and the Lightning, Matthew Tkachuk praised Josh Anderson. The older of the two Tkachuk brothers referred to Andy as one of the best playoff players in the NHL, which is meant as a nice compliment.

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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 / April 23

Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis details what makes Ivan Demidov a playoff player

The Montreal Canadiens are looking to advance past round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2021. The Canadiens took Game 1 in overtime thanks to a Juraj Slafkovsky hat-trick, but fell in overtime in Game 2.

Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / April 23

Cole Caufield has a message for you, the fans

Tomorrow night, the Canadiens will host the Tampa Bay Lightning at the Bell Centre. Game 3 of the first-round series between the two teams is shaping up to be an exciting one… For the occasion, Cole Caufield wanted to share a message with the fans who will be in attendance.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 23

Canadiens’ Special Teams Giving Them an Edge for Now

Playoff hockey often comes down to the smallest details, and early in this series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning, one factor is standing above the rest: special teams.

Kirby Dach News / Dose.ca / April 23

Will Kirby Dach be in uniform tomorrow? A clue from practice

This morning at practice, Kirby Dach was one of the first to arrive. We all agree that's a good thing… even though he left quickly. Practice didn't last long, and he didn't stick around to put in extra time like the others.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 23

Josh Anderson and Mike Matheson were absent from practice

This morning, the Canadiens are back at practice in Brossard. Ahead of tomorrow's Game 3, nearly all the guys were present at the team's practice. Noah Dobson was missing, which comes as no surprise… But Josh Anderson was also missing.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 23

According to Marc Denis, Kirby Dach should stay; Corey Perry is out of line; and TVA Sports comes out on top

I think that if I ever run into Gary Bettman at La Cage, I'll take the opportunity to send him a message: games should never be played every three days during the NHL playoffs.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 23

David Savard comes to the defense of Juraj Slafkovsky and Kirby Dach

David Savard, who is contributing to La Presse for the playoffs, is rooting for the Habs against the Lightning. That's not surprising. Because even though he won the Stanley Cup with the Lightning, he ended his career in Montreal, a city he never wanted to leave despite the team's rebuild.

Noah Dobson News / The Sick Podcast / April 23

The Habs Defense Are Replacing The Loss of Dobson As A Collective

Through two games of the series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Habs’ defence has been a strong point for them to start the playoffs, despite missing one of their most important defencemen in Noah Dobson.

Martin St. Louis News / Professor Press Box / April 22

Why Martin St. Louis Is Nailing It as the Habs’ Head Coach

Martin St. Louis just knows how to coach in today’s NHL. That might sound simple, but it really isn’t. He’s calm behind the bench, clear in his messaging, and because he’s actually done it at the highest level as a player, his voice carries real weight in the room.

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Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / April 23

Lane Hutson has signed a new partnership with Genesis

Lane Hutson has had a strong playoff run so far and continues to make headlines—even off the ice. The young Canadiens defenseman has just partnered with Genesis, according to Le Guide de l'auto.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / April 22

Pierre McGuire criticizes Juraj Slafkovsky’s decision

The incident caused quite a stir with the Habs. The fight between Juraj Slafkovsky and Brandon Hagel quickly went viral. At the time, some liked seeing the young CH player step up to the challenge, even though he lost the fight.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 22

Elliotte Friedman sees an opportunity for Brendan Gallagher

This isn’t a new issue for the Canadiens. Since the start of the series—and even before it began—many have been wondering whether Brendan Gallagher should have a spot in the lineup.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 22

2 Positives & 2 Negatives from Canadiens 3-2 Loss to the Lightning

The Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning are all square at one game apiece after Tampa squeezed out a 3–2 overtime win. That’s playoff hockey for you—tight, tense, and decided by the smallest details.

Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / April 22

Cole Caufield has had three shots on goal in two games since the start of the playoffs: That’s not enough

Cole Caufield had a stellar season. The Canadiens' diminutive sniper finished the season with an impressive 51 goals, good for second place among the NHL's top scorers.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / The Hockey Writers / April 22

Canadiens News & Rumours: Slafkovsky Dominates in Game 1, Tensions Boil Over in Game 2 & More

The Montreal Canadiens‘ playoff run is well underway, and the energy around the team hasn’t felt like this in a while. After a strong regular season, the Canadiens are now locked into a hard-fought first-round matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 21

Brandon Hagel's Gordie Howe hat trick lifts Lightning

Brandon Hagel's Gordie Howe hat trick saves Lightning from 2-0 hole in win over Canadiens

Tampa Bay Lightning left winger Brandon Hagel was a busy man on Tuesday night.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 21

5 Players the Canadiens Need to Watch at the 2026 U18 Tournament

The 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship opens on April 22, and for the Montreal Canadiens, it represents another opportunity to identify talent that fits their identity.

Nick Suzuki News / The Sick Podcast / April 20

Is Nick Suzuki The Best Habs Centre Since 1979-80?

During the Sick Podcast Post-Game show following the Montreal Canadiens’ Game 1 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Tony Marinaro made the claim that captain Nick Suzuki is the best centre that he has ever watched with the Habs.

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / April 19

Game 1 hat trick could be start of Slafkovsky's playoff breakout

Game 1 hat trick could be start of Juraj Slafkovsky's playoff breakout for Canadiens

In his brief career, the 22-year-old Slafkovsky has already established himself as a big-game player.

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Lane Hutson News / NHL Trade Talk / April 19

What About the Habs Lane Hutson Makes Him Elite?

Lane Hutson put together a breakout season, and it feels like half the NHL still hasn’t caught up yet. The numbers are right there in plain sight. He has put up 78 points (fourth among defensemen), 12 goals, 66 assists, 124 shots, and nearly 24 minutes a night.