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Lane Hutson is the player who has been hit the most in the playoffs

Lane Hutson is the player who has been hit the most in the playoffs

Playoff hockey is often about sacrifice, especially during the playoffs. In Lane Hutson's case, that sacrifice is really starting to show. Before Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Habs and the Canes, the young defenseman learned a pretty crazy statistic… live on TV.

Kaiden Guhle News / Dose.ca / May 25
By the numbers: Kaiden Guhle ranks among the top defensemen in the NHL during the 2026 playoffs

By the numbers: Kaiden Guhle ranks among the top defensemen in the NHL during the 2026 playoffs

Kaiden Guhle, much to his chagrin, often makes headlines for his injuries. The defenseman frequently misses games due to health issues, which isn't ideal.

Chris Chelios News / Dose.ca / May 25
Torch: Here’s who will carry it tonight (and it won’t be Chris Chelios)

Torch: Here’s who will carry it tonight (and it won’t be Chris Chelios)

Tonight, the Canadiens will play a conference final game in a sold-out Bell Centre for the first time since 2014. The atmosphere is expected to be electric… and the moment is sure to be special.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 25
Can the Canadiens still hang with Hurricanes?

Can the Canadiens still hang with Hurricanes?

After a dominant performance in Game 1, it looked like the Montreal Canadiens had figured out the Carolina Hurricanes and may be the team to finally dismantle them.

Nathan MacKinnon News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz

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?

The 'Most Stanley Cup Playoff goals' quiz
The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz
The 'Last playoff-goals leader by team' quiz
Alexandre Texier News / Dose.ca / May 25
Alexandre Texier’s penalty: People are wondering if the NHL is trying to help the Canadiens

Alexandre Texier’s penalty: People are wondering if the NHL is trying to help the Canadiens

On Saturday night, Alexandre Texier was called for a bad penalty. The Frenchman took a swing at K'Andre Miller right where it hurts… but he got off pretty lightly.

NHL News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

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 / Daily Faceoff / May 25
Canadiens’ Oliver Kapanen scratched for Game 3; Joe Veleno in

Canadiens’ Oliver Kapanen scratched for Game 3; Joe Veleno in

The Montreal Canadiens are making a change to their lineup ahead of Monday’s pivotal Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / May 25
The Hurricanes admit it: their game plan is to target Lane Hutson

The Hurricanes admit it: their game plan is to target Lane Hutson

Lane Hutson gave Habs fans quite a scare on Saturday night. In overtime, he was checked by Taylor Hall… and took a while to get back on his feet. He seemed a bit off, and even though he was able to finish his shift, we wondered if he'd suffered an injury.

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Last 50-goal NHL season by team' quiz

The 'Last 50-goal NHL season by team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to score 50 goals in a season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?Note: No Columbus Blue Jacket, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predator, New Jersey Devil, Seattle Kraken, Utah Mammoth player has reached the 50-goal milestone. 

Chris Chelios News / Dose.ca / May 25
Chris Chelios and the torch, the Snowbirds tonight, and the Habs (not bad) running a bit late

Chris Chelios and the torch, the Snowbirds tonight, and the Habs (not bad) running a bit late

Who will carry the torch tonight? According to Félix Séguin, it's not out of the question that Chris Chelios, who was in Montreal over the weekend for the F1 race, could be the Canadiens' candidate.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 25
The Canadiens in the playoffs: The cost of a 30-second spot on TVA Sports is exorbitant

The Canadiens in the playoffs: The cost of a 30-second spot on TVA Sports is exorbitant

The Canadiens making the playoffs isn’t exactly earth-shattering news, except that… If you run into anyone from RNC Media, ask them if they're happy with the price they sold BPM Sports for.

Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / May 25
Martin St-Louis: 'I’d rather lose early than late'

Martin St-Louis: 'I’d rather lose early than late'

Martin St-Louis spoke to the media after today's practice. First, it's worth noting that he confirmed Oliver Kapanen would be left out of tonight's lineup.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 25
Veleno will replace Kapanen, Dach is out, and Struble is holding Hutson back

Veleno will replace Kapanen, Dach is out, and Struble is holding Hutson back

Way to go, Montreal! We made it through four incredibly intense days with the F1 Grand Prix and the crowds for the Canadiens' first two games in Raleigh.

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The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz
 The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz
The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz
 The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz
The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz
 The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz
The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz
 The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz
NHL News / Dose.ca / May 25
'I can see the Canadiens taking another look at Mason McTavish'

'I can see the Canadiens taking another look at Mason McTavish'

Things are going well for the Canadiens in the playoffs right now. And it's worth noting that the Habs are doing well despite a center line that isn't perfect.

Jakub Dobes News / Professor Press Box / May 24
Jakub Dobes Has Given the Canadiens a New Playoff Identity

Jakub Dobes Has Given the Canadiens a New Playoff Identity

For most of this rebuild, the Montreal Canadiens have been described in pretty simple terms: young, skilled, energetic, still learning how to handle playoff hockey.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 24
Montreal Canadiens Quick Hits: Danault, Anderson & Dobes

Montreal Canadiens Quick Hits: Danault, Anderson & Dobes

Not the prettiest night for the Montreal Canadiens, but they never folded — even when Carolina turned up the pressure. Everything the Canes threw at them seemed to hit bodies, sticks, or a goalie who bailed them out until OT.

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 24
Canadiens in solid position entering Game 3 vs. Hurricanes

Canadiens in solid position entering Game 3 vs. Hurricanes

With home-ice advantage now in their back pocket, the Montreal Canadiens are excited about a return home for Game 3 of their Eastern Conference final against the visiting Carolina Hurricanes on Monday evening.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 24
Why the Canadiens’ Love for Their Fans Hurts Their Game

Why the Canadiens’ Love for Their Fans Hurts Their Game

Home ice should be an advantage, but sometimes it feels like a pressure cooker — and that’s exactly what Martin St. Louis was getting at when he talked about the Montreal Canadiens trying too hard for their fans.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 24
Canadiens Officially Hit Contender Status Despite Game 2 Loss

Canadiens Officially Hit Contender Status Despite Game 2 Loss

Just like the Montreal Canadiens did Game 1, the Carolina Hurricanes undeniably deserved Game 2, winning 3-2 in overtime. They outplayed the Habs in every

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 23
Hurricanes' OT win evens series, snaps long drought for franchise

Hurricanes' OT win evens series, snaps long drought for franchise

Facing pressure to avoid falling into an 0-2 series hole, the Carolina Hurricanes evened the NHL's Eastern Conference Final with a 3-2 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens.

Nikolaj Ehlers' 2nd goal in OT helps Canes even series with Canadiens
Winners, losers from Saturday's NHL playoffs: Hurricanes get even with OT win
The '2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes' quiz
The '1976-77 Montreal Canadiens' quiz
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 23
Winners, losers from Saturday's NHL playoffs: Hurricanes get even

Winners, losers from Saturday's NHL playoffs: Hurricanes get even with OT win

The NHL's Eastern Conference Finals continued on Saturday night with the Carolina Hurricanes picking up a 3-2 overtime win against the Montreal Canadiens.

Hurricanes' OT win evens series, snaps long drought for franchise
Cale Makar to determine when to return to Avalanche lineup
Winners, losers from Friday's Stanley Cup playoffs
Which Round 2 loser team has the most concerning outlook?
Sidney Crosby shares big update about Evgeni Malkin
Crosby reveals massive news about Penguins future, possible retirement
Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / May 23
So, Why Can the Canadiens Win on the Road?

So, Why Can the Canadiens Win on the Road?

The Montreal Canadiens have become one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and after stealing Game 1 against the Carolina Hurricanes on the road, people are beginning to ask the same question: Why are the Canadiens so good away from home?

Elliotte Friedman News / NHL Trade Talk / May 22
Burrows Helped Montreal Cash In on Carolina’s Risky Style

Burrows Helped Montreal Cash In on Carolina’s Risky Style

Elliotte Friedman was all over this point. The Montreal Canadiens didn’t just stumble into a win. They had a plan, and Alex Burrows is a big reason why.

Alexander Zharovsky News / Professor Press Box / May 22
Why the Canadiens Won't Regret Drafting Alexander Zharovsky

Why the Canadiens Won't Regret Drafting Alexander Zharovsky

Alexander Zharovsky is one of those young wingers who looks like he’s been playing above his age group for a while now. The Montreal Canadiens clearly saw something they liked enough to move up and grab him, sending picks 41 and 49 to Carolina to get No.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 22
Canadiens’ Accelerated Rebuild Is the New Standard

Canadiens’ Accelerated Rebuild Is the New Standard

When president of hockey operations Jeff Gorton and general manager (GM) Kent Hughes took the reins of the Montreal Canadiens in the winter of 2022, they inherited a historic franchise in absolute freefall.

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

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