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The Calm Factor: How Jacob Fowler Gives the Canadiens an Edge

Jacob Fowler’s numbers this season aren’t cartoonishly dominant, but they’re encouraging in all the right ways. He’s 21, he’s played 16 games, and he’s posted a 2.52 GAA with a save percentage of .904.

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3 Canadiens Prospects Rising When It Matters Most in the Playoffs

The Montreal Canadiens’ prospect pool has been one of the organization’s biggest strengths over the past few years, and right now, that depth is beginning to show itself where it matters most, in the playoffs.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 6

The three teams most likely to face the Canadiens in the first round

Barring a massive upset, the Lightning, the Sabres, or the Canadiens will finish at the top of the Atlantic Division. There's still a chance (mathematically speaking) that the Bruins could finish at the top of the division… but let's just say it's not exactly likely.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 6

The Caufield distraction, loving Félix Séguin, Zack 'Tom Wilson' Bolduc, and Laine is waiting

Hockey is often full of clichés. Clichés that turn out to be true most of the time… The Canadiens played one of their worst games in a long time last night, in front of their fans at the Bell Centre.

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The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / April 6

'Shut up': We wonder if Cole Caufield was addressing the crowd

Yesterday, the Canadiens let one slip against the Devils. Is it the end of the world? No. After all, the team has officially clinched a playoff spot and had just won eight in a row, including five straight on a long road trip.

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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

NHL News / Dose.ca / April 6

Jacob Markstrom was unbeatable against the Canadiens

On this Easter Sunday evening, the Montreal Canadiens hosted the New Jersey Devils, having played them on the road the day before. The Habs had the chance to win their ninth straight game, and they did so in front of their home crowd.

Nick Suzuki News / Professor Press Box / April 5

Suzuki, Caufield & Dobes Lead Canadiens into Playoffs

A tip of the hat is in order for the Montreal Canadiens, who clinched a playoff spot for the second season in a row. This team has been clicking: 45-21-10, a long win streak, and a roster that mixes veteran savvy with rookie juice.

Joe Veleno News / The Hockey Writers / April 5

Joe Veleno Has Finally Found His Game With the Canadiens

Only a few players have entered major junior with exceptional status: John Tavares, Aaron Ekblad, Connor McDavid, Sean Day, and Joseph “Joe” Veleno. The list illustrates how unpredictable hockey careers can be.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 5

Canadiens Officially Clinch 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Berth

Looking to win their ninth straight game on Sunday, the Montreal Canadiens officially clinched a spot in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday… just without actually having taken the ice.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / April 5

Canadiens clinch berth in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Montreal Canadiens are heading back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second year in a row. The Canadiens clinched their spot in the 16-team field by virtue of a loss by the Detroit Red Wings to the Minnesota Wild earlier Sunday afternoon.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 5

It had been a long time since the CH had qualified this early

This afternoon, the Canadiens officially clinched a playoff spot following the Red Wings' loss to the Wild. And quietly, by clinching a spot before their 77th game, the Habs have matched their best performance since the 2000s.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 5

The Canadiens have officially qualified for the playoffs

In the end, the Canadiens didn't have to wait for their game to officially clinch a spot in the playoffs. Thanks to the Red Wings' loss to the Wild, the Habs have secured their second consecutive appearance in the NHL playoffs.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 5

On cusp of playoff berth, Canadiens vie for sweep of Devils

The Montreal Canadiens have a basket of Easter eggs to hunt when they play host to the New Jersey Devils on Sunday in the second half of a home-and-home series.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / April 4

Montreal’s Odds Are Worse Than Ottawa’s With a Better Team

Montreal’s fans have every right to be baffled. The Montreal Canadiens have ripped off seven straight wins, boast a dazzling goal differential, and sit with a 99.93% chance of making the playoffs.

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The 'NCAA men's basketball champions' quiz

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The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz

Cole Caufield News / NHL Trade Talk / April 4

Montreal’s Caufield’s 50-Goal Run Has Fans Dreaming Big

When a player starts scoring like Cole Caufield has been — night after night — it stops feeling accidental and starts feeling historical. The Canadiens’ streaky past has taught us to be cautious about offensive flashes, yet here we are.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 4

Here’s why the CH has successfully rebuilt its team

Last week, we brought you a spring edition of our top 15 list of the CH's most promising prospects. A new year, another very impressive top 15, despite the graduations of Slafkovsky and Hutson, demonstrating once again a well-thought-out rebuilding process.

Joe Veleno News / The Sick Podcast / April 4

Joe Veleno Proving To Be A Very Solid Depth Player

It hasn’t been an easy season for Montreal Canadiens forward Joe Veleno, who has spent a lot of time in and out of the lineup as the team’s regular 13th forward for the majority of the year.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / The Sick Podcast / April 3

Juraj Slafkovsky’s Improved Play Is an X-Factor For The Top Line

The Montreal Canadiens have one of the best, if not the best, top lines in all of hockey right now. Cole Caufield will surely hit 50 goals, and Nick Suzuki will likely finish the season with 100 points on the year.

Jacob Fowler News / Professor Press Box / April 3

Why Goalie Jacob Fowler Feels Like the Habs’ Future

Jacob Fowler is the sort of player the Canadiens have been wanting for some time. He’s a young goalie, now only 21. Yet, he’s stepped into the crease with an air of gradual, quietly accumulating authority.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / April 3

Canadiens’ Young Guns and Goalies Make Them a Playoff Threat

The Montreal Canadiens are growing stronger as a team. They have become, little by little, a genuine Stanley Cup threat. For years, the refrain was “almost.” The young team offered tantalizing flashes, promising youngsters, and then the inevitable wobble.

Jakub Dobes News / Daily Faceoff / April 2