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Canadiens Need Just Average Goaltending…the Numbers Prove It

For years, the Montreal Canadiens have been defined by elite goaltending. From Carey Price to the constant search for stability since his departure, the narrative has often suggested that the Habs need a star between the pipes to compete.

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Top 5: Cole Hutson’s First NHL Goal

The Canadiens weren’t in action, but there were still six NHL games played last night. How did it go? Let’s take a look together:

Alexandre Carrier News / The Sick Podcast / March 19

What’s Going On With Alexandre Carrier Defensively This Season

Despite the Montreal Canadiens playing a great team game that led to a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night, there is one defenseman who continues to disappoint on the blueline.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 18

Canadiens, Red Wings vie for playoff position in clash

The Eastern Conference playoff picture changes on a daily basis. The contenders for most of the playoff spots are tightly-bunched, making every remaining game important.

Sidney Crosby News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

Cole Caufield News / NHL Trade Talk / March 18

Canadiens’ Cole Caufield Effect Is More than the Goals

Hockey has some seasons where the box score says it all. Someone pots 40 goals, racks up 100 points, or buries a clutch overtime winner like it’s scripted.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Athlon Sports / March 18

Montreal Canadiens: Cole Caufield Reveals Feelings About Scoring His 40th Goal of the Season

The Montreal Canadiens had a big game at home on Tuesday night against the Boston Bruins. The game went into overtime with the game tied at two. In the 3-on-3 session, Cole Caufield scored the game-winning goal with :22 seconds remaining in overtime as Montreal took down Boston by a final score of 3-2.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / March 18

Canadiens Must Step Up as Playoff Race Tightens

The Montreal Canadiens are officially at a point in their season where every game carries significant weight, and lately, that pressure has started to show.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 18

The CH has a 27-0-3 record when its goalies have a save percentage of .900 (or better) this season

The Canadiens have had a goaltending problem since the start of the season. What's troubling is that the guys in net are inconsistent. Here, I'm referring mainly to Samuel Montembeault… who's having a truly, truly mediocre season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 18

Adam Engstrom Returns to Action Earlier Than Expected: The Impact on David Reinbacher

The Canadiens are struggling defensively. There aren't exactly many options, given that the trade deadline has passed. Martin St-Louis is making do with the players he has.

Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / March 18

Patrik Laine sat on the bench for a good portion of the practice

This morning, the Canadiens practiced (without Josh Anderson) in Brossard. Was it the most intense practice ever? No. But after a win and before catching a flight to Michigan, that's no surprise.

Josh Anderson News / Dose.ca / March 18

Josh Anderson missed practice

Here's an update on the Canadiens. The Canadiens announced that Josh Anderson, who was injured during yesterday's game, will not be able to practice with the rest of the team this morning in Brossard.

Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / March 18

Kent Hughes discusses the goaltending situation (for the regular season and the playoffs)

Yesterday, Jakub Dobes found yet another way to win a hockey game. The more time passes, the clearer it becomes that Samuel Montembeault is on the sidelines to stay.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 18

Montembeault, Gallagher, and Laine: a plausible common theory

The Canadiens secured another (superb and spectacular) overtime victory last night against the Bruins. When it comes to the Habs and their excellent three-on-three play, we hear a lot less criticism about overtime periods that aren't played five-on-five.

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The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournaments' quiz

Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / March 18

'After 40 comes 41': Cole Caufield has the right mindset

Cole Caufield has scored 40 goals in the NHL. He did it in an overtime win for the Habs last night against Boston. It's come close a few times in Montreal in recent years (Max Pacioretty and Cole Caufield have come close to the mark), but finally, the Canadiens have a 40-goal scorer in a single season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 18

Top 5: Almost all the teams in the playoff race against the Canadiens have won

There was plenty of action last night in the National Hockey League. A total of nine games were played across the league. The Canadiens beat the Bruins in overtime thanks to Cole Caufield's 40th goal of the season… and it was a close call that the Habs were able to pull off the win.

Cole Caufield News / Daily Faceoff / March 17

Caufield becomes Canadiens’ first 40-goal scorer in over 30 years

Montreal Canadiens winger Cole Caufield just keeps scoring big goals. In a rivalry showdown against the Boston Bruins, with major playoff implications on both sides of the ledger, Caufield delivered a game-winning strike in overtime to further cement the Canadiens’ standing on the right side of the bubble.

Montreal Canadiens News / Field Level Media / March 17

Cole Caufield helps rescue Canadiens OT win over Bruins

Cole Caufield's goal with 22 seconds left in overtime propelled the Montreal Canadiens to a 3-2 win over the visiting Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. After Montreal defenseman Lane Hutson drove towards the net and dropped back a pass to Nick Suzuki, Caufield redirected a shot-pass into an open side of Boston goaltender Jeremy Swayman's net.

Cole Caufield News / The Hockey Writers / March 18

Canadiens’ Caufield Scores Overtime Winner for 40th Goal

Just like Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield had planned it… probably. In scoring his historic 40th goal of the season, he won the game for the Habs as they defeated the Atlantic Division-rival Boston Bruins 3-2 in overtime on Tuesday at the Bell Centre.

Brendan Gallagher News / The Sick Podcast / March 18

Honouring Brendan Gallagher’s NHL Career

Times haven’t been easy for Brendan Gallagher as of late, with his game slowing down a lot this season, but on Tuesday night he got to be celebrated by playing his 900th NHL game, and more importantly, they have all been with the Montreal Canadiens.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 17

Fans float new name in search for Canadiens' mystery trade target

The most interesting story — and No. 1 talking point — weeks after the trade deadline remains the deal that didn’t happen for the Montreal Canadiens.

The 'Montreal Canadiens Hall of Famers' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / March 17

Canadiens Bet Big by Locking in Youth

The Montréal Canadiens just sent a pretty strong message: they’re betting on youth, and they’re willing to do it in a big way. Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, Juraj Slafkovský, Lane Hutson, and Noah Dobson are all locked into long-term deals that stretch well into the next decade.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 17

Canadiens insider reveals three players discussed in Matthew Knies trade return

Reports that the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs discussed a blockbuster trade involving Matthew Knies ahead of the deadline have been conflicting in the aftermath.

Toronto Right Now Going a 'Little Nuts' with This Montreal-Matthew Knies Thing

Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving addresses Auston Matthews' future

Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving breaks silence on team's struggles

The '1976-77 Montreal Canadiens' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 17

Canadiens announce timeline for return for Kirby Dach

Dach has not had a fully healthy season in his seven-year NHL career and hasn’t missed under 10 games in a season since his rookie year.

Oilers suffer major blow with injury update on superstar Leon Draisaitl

The '1976-77 Montreal Canadiens' quiz

Jacob Fowler News / NHL Rumors / March 15

Could Jacob Fowler be the Montreal Canadiens Starting Goalie in the Playoffs?

The Montreal Canadiens are sitting in the top three of the Atlantic Division with first place in their sights. However, the biggest question for the Canadiens, if they get to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, will be who will be between the pipes for Game 1 of Round 1?

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Rumors / March 14

The Montreal Canadiens Are Following Their Plan for Success

There is a lot of criticism of the Montreal Canadiens for not doing enough at the NHL Trade Deadline, given how wide open the Eastern Conference is. It wasn’t for the lack of effort, as General Manager Kent Hughes told the media last Friday.