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Streaking Canadiens on Verge of Transforming into Legit Contenders

Montreal Canadiens Cole Caufield just pulled within a single goal of 50 on the season by scoring his third-consecutive game-winning goal, which also happens to be his league-leading 12th overall.

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The Canadiens Are Becoming Something Dangerous

There’s something kind of refreshing about the way the Montreal Canadiens are building their team. No rush, no panic, no big dramatic swings. Just steady work.

Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / April 3

Cole Caufield and the Maurice Richard Trophy: His Chances Are Soaring

Cole Caufield has 49 goals. With seven games left to play, his chances of reaching 50 are excellent, let's just say. Since the Olympiques returned (for him, it was simply a return from a break), he's been on a mission.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / April 3

Here are the goalies’ stats since Samuel Montembeault’s last start

March 6 was the trade deadline. The Canadiens didn't make a move to acquire a skater, nor did they make a move to acquire a goaltender. There were rumors circulating about Jordan Binnington, in particular.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Field Level Media / April 2

Cole Caufield (2 goals), Canadiens win 7th straight over Rangers

Cole Caufield scored the tiebreaking goal with 5:05 remaining in the third period as the Montreal Canadiens recovered from blowing a two-goal lead and extended their season-long winning streak to seven games with 3-2 victory over the host New York Rangers Thursday night.

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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 / The Sick Podcast / April 2

Habs Potential College Free Agent Target: T.J. Hughes

On Thursday, Montreal Canadiens reporter Marco D’Amico wrote an article on an interview that he did with Habs top prospect Michael Hage’s teammate and star forward of the Michigan Wolverines, T.J.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / April 2

Why The Habs Could Go On a Surprising Playoff Run

On Wednesday night’s episode of the Sick Podcast, Tony Marinaro asked his guest Craig Button whether or not it is time to consider the Montreal Canadiens a legitimate contender in the NHL.

Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / April 3

That makes it 49 for Cole Caufield, who scored twice in the win

The Canadiens are on a roll these days. They were aiming for their seventh consecutive win (in regulation). Jacob Fowler was tasked with stopping the Rangers.

Jakub Dobes News / Daily Faceoff / April 2

Why Canadiens’ Jakub Dobes can be a difference-maker during playoffs

For much of the season, the Montreal Canadiens looked like a quality playoff team that would most likely be done in during the playoffs by poor goaltending.

Cole Caufield News / Daily Faceoff / April 2

Canadiens’ Cole Caufield tracking for first career 50-goal season

The Montreal Canadiens, after years of accruing enticing young talent, have finally arrived as a legitimate Stanley Cup contender. Their impressive young

Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / April 2

50 goals for Cole Caufield: Not a priority for the Habs, according to Martin St-Louis

The Canadiens have eight games left to play before the end of the regular season. And of course, we'll be keeping an eye on Cole Caufield… who is just three goals away from reaching the 50-goal mark this NHL season.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / April 2

Michael Hage: Everything suggests his name was a hot topic in Toronto around the trade deadline

Earlier this week, MLSE (Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment) President Keith Pelley praised the Canadiens' rebuild. He mentioned the names of a few prospects, including Michael Hage, to explain that the future looks very promising in Montreal.

Phillip Danault News / Dose.ca / April 2

Phillip Danault: A pizza commercial five years after Saint-Jean 2021

When Phillip Danault was acquired by the Canadiens last December, he said he felt as though he had never really left the team. And that's understandable.

Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / April 2

Expect to see Jacob Fowler play tonight

The Canadiens are in New York to face the Rangers tonight. One might wonder if Martin St-Louis planned to make any changes to his lineup, considering that things are going pretty well for the team right now.

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Canadiens starting defenseman out 2-4 weeks with upper-body injury

The Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday announced that defenseman Alexandre Carrier will miss two to four weeks with an upper-body injury. Carrier, who joined Montreal in a midseason trade from the Nashville Predators last season, has played in all 77 games during the 2025-26 season, putting up a 7-15–22 scoring line with a +2 rating.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 1

Canadiens seek 7th straight win at resurgent Rangers

A year after making a late run to claim a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, the Montreal Canadiens are chasing their first division title in nearly a decade thanks to a well-timed winning streak.

Jakub Dobes News / The Sick Podcast / April 1

Has Dobes Done Enough To Be A Calder Candidate?

When it comes to the Calder Trophy for this year’s Rookie of the Year, it seems like defenseman Matthew Schaefer is the runaway winner for the award. While this may be true, there may be a member of the Montreal Canadiens that has been gaining ground in netminder Jakub Dobes.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / April 1

Juraj Slafkovsky continues to raise expectations

The hype surrounding Juraj Slafkovsky has just reached a new level. For several weeks now, he's been downright dominant. It's no longer just flashes here and there.

Cole Caufield News / Stadium Rant / April 1

Montreal Canadiens 2026 Playoff Race: Caufield, Slafkovský Fuel Surge

The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2026 NHL playoff race with renewed momentum and legitimate postseason expectations. After years of rebuilding, Montreal is now seeing results, positioning itself as a serious contender for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs behind a rising young core.