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Alex Newhook’s Speed and Playoff Experience Is Going To Be Key VS. Sabres

After their victory on Friday night, it became clear that for the Montreal Canadiens, using their speed would be the key to success, and the player who needs to lead the way in that department is Alex Newhook.

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Longueuil: It’s no longer De Lyon Street, but 'De Dobes'

Canadiens fans can get really intense, especially during the playoffs. And obviously, we're not complaining. In the first round, one fan had customized his Ford Lightning (from Tampa Bay), and since that worked, he went and put a decal on a real Buffalo.

Noah Dobson News / Professor Press Box / May 10

Why Dobson Could Be the Canadiens X-Factor vs. the Sabres

Noah Dobson has quietly turned into one of those players who start to matter more as a series goes deeper. He’s not the biggest star in the game, but if Montreal ends up pushing past Buffalo, there’s a good chance he’ll be one of the reasons why.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 10

Danault’s Impact, Praise for Dobes, and an Australian Living the Dream

When the Canadiens acquired Phillip Danault in exchange for a second-round pick last December, some said the team had overpaid. After all, Danault wasn't playing like his usual self on the ice.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

The 'Playoff goal-leaders by NHL team' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 10

'Cole Caufield is going to break out eventually': Let’s hope David Savard is right

Cole Caufield is in a slump. The forward hasn't scored in his last five games and has managed just one goal since the start of the National League playoffs.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Dose.ca / May 10

Morning practice: Three key players missing from the CH lineup

The Montreal Canadiens practiced this morning at the Bell Centre in preparation for tonight's game against the Buffalo Sabres. This is a crucial Game 3 that will say a lot about the rest of the series, as the Habs look to secure their second straight win for the first time in the playoffs.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 10

Here’s why the CH will be on the road if they win tonight

As everyone knows, the Montreal Canadiens are the youngest team in the National Hockey League this season, and therefore the youngest team in the playoffs.

Jakub Dobes News / The Sick Podcast / May 9

Jakub Dobes Cannot Be Fazed By Opponents

The Buffalo Sabres tried to get under the skin of Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes to try to throw him off his game during Game 2 on Friday night, but nothing that they seemed to do was able to throw Dobes off his game.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 10

Hurricanes Sweep: The Canadiens Are Going to Make Them Wait a Long Time

Tonight, the Flyers played a one-off game against the Hurricanes, which Carolina won 3–2 in overtime. However, what really caught everyone's attention before the game was the absence of Matvei Michkov, who was benched by his coach, Rick Tocchet.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 9

Rocket eliminated: Here are the players to watch for a call-up to the Habs

This afternoon, the Laval Rocket played the fifth and final game of their series against the Marlies. At stake: a spot to face the Cleveland Monsters in the next round.

Alex Newhook News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 9

Canadiens’ Alex Newhook reacts to clutch Game 2 performance vs. Sabres

Led by a two-goal performance from Alex Newhook, the Montreal Canadiens bounced back in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Second Round with a 5-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres, tying the series at 1-1.

David Reinbacher News / Dose.ca / May 9

Big Game: David Reinbacher Out of the Rocket’s Lineup

This afternoon, the Rocket will play the decisive game of their series against the Marlies. As a reminder, this is Game 5, since the series is a best-of-five.

Arber Xhekaj News / The Hockey Writers / May 9

Canadiens’ Xhekaj Makes Presence Felt Against Sabres

The last time Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj found himself on the power play, chances are it was an accident. This time, to end their 5-1 win in Game 2 against the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night in Buffalo, it wasn’t.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 9

Scrum: Mike Matheson shielded Zach Benson (who is already the enemy in Montreal)

Last night, the Habs defeated the Sabres 5-1. The Montreal team was much more opportunistic than in the first game and punished their opponents with a convincing victory.

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The 'Most 25-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

The 'Multiple 4K-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NBA scoring champions' quiz

The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

Kirby Dach News / The Hockey Writers / May 9

Kirby Dach Is Finally Showing What the Canadiens Saw in Him

Kirby Dach’s NHL career has been enigmatic. Selected third overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in 2019, plagued by injury, then traded to the Montreal Canadiens as a reclamation project, he arrived with questions about durability, consistency, and commitment.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 9

Street Viewing Party: The CH Adds a New Giant Screen

Since the playoffs began, Montreal has been all about hockey. The city is buzzing with excitement over the Habs, and there's massive enthusiasm for the team's games.

P.K. Subban News / Dose.ca / May 9

P.K. Subban has officially reaffirmed his commitment to the city of Montreal

P.K. Subban is a player who has truly left his mark on Montreal, both for his performance on the ice and his off-ice activities. More than ten years ago, Subban fulfilled a major promise he made to the city of Montreal: to donate ten million dollars to the Montreal Children's Hospital.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 9

Alex Newhook stole Phillip Danault’s coffee before the game (and it paid off)

Like many Montreal Canadiens fans, the Habs' loss in Game 1 gave me confidence for the rest of the series. In fact, the Buffalo Sabres hadn't impressed anyone, and the Habs had managed to impose their style of play despite some bad luck that cost them the game.

Jakub Dobes News / Daily Faceoff / May 8

Jakub Dobes' ability to bounce is massive for the Canadiens

BUFFALO – Did you know Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobeš has only lost two regulation games in a row once this year? Seriously. He posted an 8-1-1 record immediately after a regulation loss, registering a .928 surface save percentage in that span.

Alex Newhook News / Field Level Media / May 8

Alex Newhook, Canadiens level series vs. Sabres in Game 2

Alex Newhook posted his first two-goal postseason game for the Montreal Canadiens, who evened their Eastern Conference semifinal series with the host Buffalo Sabres on Friday thanks to a 5-1 victory in Game 2.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 8

Nick Suzuki Offers Canadiens A Franchise Cornerstone

The Montreal Canadiens are in the midst of a close playoff race – but no matter the end result, the 2025-26 season will mark another step forward in Montreal’s long-term outlook.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 8

Discipline a key for Canadiens to tie series

The Montreal Canadiens failed to steal home ice advantage on Wednesday night with a 4-2 loss at the hands of the Buffalo Sabres in Game 1 of their second-round series.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 8

Canadiens’ Prospect Pipeline Cements Long-Term Contention Window

As the Montreal Canadiens battle through a high-stakes second-round series against the Buffalo Sabres, the atmosphere in Montreal is electric, not just for the present, but for a promising future that has been under construction.

Cole Caufield News / Professor Press Box / May 8

Cole Caufield Needs to Spark the Canadiens: Can He?

The Montreal Canadiens find themselves down 1–0 to the Buffalo Sabres in the second round, and the story of Game 1 was pretty simple: not enough offence, not enough push, and not nearly enough of their best players showing up on the scoresheet.

Oliver Kapanen News / The Sick Podcast / May 8

Should The Habs Bring Oliver Kapanen Back Into The Lineup?

During Wednesday night’s Sick Podcast post-game show for Game 1 of the Montreal Canadiens vs. Sabres series, Tony Marinaro and Brian Wilde discussed potential changes that the Habs should consider for Game 2.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 7

Winners, losers from Stanley Cup playoffs: Alex Lyon stays hot

Winners, losers from Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Alex Lyon stays hot for Sabres

The second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Wednesday night with the Buffalo Sabres and Anaheim Ducks both picking up wins. Let's dig a little deeper into both of those games and pick out the biggest winners and losers from the night.

Sabres' power play tallies twice to topple Canadiens in Game 1

Lukas Dostal, Ducks shut down Knights, head home with series 1-1

Players, teams that benefit most from salary-cap increase: Connor Bedard wins

Will winning Draft Lottery convince Auston Matthews to stay with Leafs?

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