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Canadiens’ Caufield Scores 50th Goal in Critical Win over Lightning

Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield scored his career-high 50th goal of the season on Thursday in the Habs’ 2-1 win over the Atlantic Division-rival Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Tonight, we were closely following the Canadiens' game. At stake in this game: second place in the Atlantic Division, which they ultimately secured with a win.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 9

Cole Caufield scores 50th goal; Canadiens tally late to edge Lightning

Jaraj Slafkovsky scored with 1:04 remaining in the third period and the host Montreal Canadiens edged the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Thursday night. Nick Suzuki intercepted a pass behind the net and passed in front to Slafkovsky, who knocked it in from in front of the crease.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / April 9

Today In Habs History: Canadiens Win 6th Stanley Cup In Team History

On April 9th, 1946, the Montreal Canadiens captured their 6th Stanley Cup victory in franchise history with a 6-3 win over the Boston Bruins in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup.

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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

Cole Caufield News / Daily Faceoff / April 9

Cole Caufield becomes Canadiens’ first 50-goal scorer since 1989-90

Cole Caufield has etched his name among the legends who represented le bleu, blanc et rouge. The Montreal Canadiens forward scored his 50th goal of the season Thursday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning, becoming the first Canadien to reach the 50-goal mark in a single season since Stephane Richer did in 1989-90.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / April 9

3 Solid Reasons the Canadiens Could Win the Atlantic

Let’s not pretend this prediction is out of nowhere. The Montreal Canadiens have been on fire lately, and there are legitimate reasons to believe they could walk away with the Atlantic Division title.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / April 10

Juraj Slafkovsky’s 30th goal puts the Habs in second place in the Atlantic Division

The Canadiens faced off against the Lightning tonight. At stake in this game: second place in the Atlantic Division and potentially first place (if Buffalo lost).

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / April 9

Lane Hutson on the possibility of competing: 'You never know'

The CH and the Lightning are currently locked in a very close game. A true playoff game. In fact, both teams have a good chance of facing off in the first round.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 9

Michael Hage: Kent Hughes is ready for 'anything'

During and after the Canadiens game, I invite you to switch from RDS to ESPN 2. Michigan and Denver will face off at 8:30 p.m. in the Frozen Four semifinals.

Kent Hughes News / The Sick Podcast / April 9

Tony Marinaro’s Exclusive Interview With Habs GM Kent Hughes

On Wednesday’s episode of the Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro, listeners got a special treat as Marinaro got the pleasure of doing an exclusive interview with Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes.

NHL News / Dose.ca / April 9

Jon Cooper praises Ivan Demidov: 'If people compare him to Kucherov, it’s understandable'

So, what do you think of Ivan Demidov's first season in the National Hockey League? The young Canadiens player has racked up 61 points (18 goals) in his first 78 games of the season.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 9

Georges Laraque: If Guhle isn’t at 100%, the CH doesn’t stand a chance in the playoffs

The Canadiens have four games left to play before the end of the regular season. They'll face the Lightning tonight, the Blue Jackets on Saturday, the Islanders on Sunday… and they'll wrap up their (regular) season next Tuesday against the Flyers in Philadelphia.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / April 9

Why Michael Hage will be a difference-maker for the Canadiens

Canada’s World Junior team fell short of the ultimate prize this winter. But it wasn’t due to Michael Hage’s lack of performance. It’s hard to hand the tournament MVP title to a team that only took home bronze.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / April 9

Canadiens Confirm They Were in on Multiple Big Trade Deadline Deals

There were rumors at the trade deadline that the Montreal Canadiens were fishing around for a big trade, but it ultimately didn’t materialize. General manager Kent Hughes said after the deadline had passed that he was looking at something big and that he could revisit those trade talks this summer.