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Canadiens had the most ridiculous start to Game 6 against the Sabres

The Montreal Canadiens had a blazing start to Game 6 of their second-round series against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. The Habs trailed early, with

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The CH squandered a two-goal lead and lost Game 6

Tonight, the Canadiens had the chance to eliminate the Sabres, and to mark the occasion, they played their first playoff game on a Saturday night—at the Bell Centre, no less.

Jacob Trouba News / Dose.ca / May 16

Free agents: Jacob Trouba could be an attractive target for the Canadiens

Even though the Canadiens are still playing, it's already May 15, and we're just six weeks away from July 1 and the opening of the free-agent market. Although there won't be many big names available, this will be an opportunity for some teams to bring in reinforcements and fill certain gaps in their rosters.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 16

A Star Is Emerging, a Captain Is Dominating: Demidov and Suzuki

There’s a real electric vibe around Montreal right now, and it mostly comes down to two Montreal Canadiens players: Ivan Demidov and Nick Suzuki. Demidov’s been everywhere — scoring his first playoff goal in Game 5, buzzing the net, firing shots, and setting up plays.

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Juraj Slafkovsky News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 16

Juraj Slafkovsky reveals how Canadiens can close out Sabres in Game 6

The Montreal Canadiens are in a familiar spot: up 3-2 in a Stanley Cup Playoff series with an opportunity to close it out in Game 6 on home ice. It’s the exact place they were in against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Round 1, and they’ll be hoping for different fortune this time around.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / May 16

Alexandre Texier Is Proving the Canadiens Right in the Playoffs

When the Canadiens signed Alexandre Texier to a two-year contract extension in January, only seven weeks after bringing him in as a free agent, the reaction was mixed.

Zachary Bolduc News / The Hockey Writers / May 16

Canadiens Are Seeing the Real Zachary Bolduc in the Playoffs

When the Montreal Canadiens acquired Zachary Bolduc from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for Logan Mailloux, the reactions were mixed. Some questioned if the Canadiens gave up too much for a winger.

Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / May 16

'We haven’t accomplished anything yet': Martin St-Louis is still hungry

The Canadiens are currently one of five teams still in the running in the NHL. And tonight, the team will have the chance to eliminate one of those teams if they beat the Sabres at home.

Jason Robertson News / Dose.ca / May 16

Jason Robertson linked to the Canadiens

The National Hockey League's offseason is a topic no one is talking about yet with the Montreal Canadiens, given that, for the first time since 2021, the team is having a strong playoff run.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 16

Percentage of faceoffs in the playoffs: Three Habs players lead the category

The Montreal Canadiens are just one win away from reaching the Stanley Cup Playoffs semifinals. The Habs lead their second-round series 3-2, having pushed the Buffalo Sabres to the brink, with Game 6 at the Bell Centre tonight starting at 8 p.m.

Montreal Canadiens News / Trade Talk Sports / May 15

Martin St. Louis Opens Up on Sticking With Jakub Dobes in Game 5

Jakub Dobes hit his first real stumbling block during these Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday night. Having allowed more than three goals just once all postseason, the Montreal Canadiens’ netminder was beaten three times in the first period of Game 5 in Buffalo, which led many to question whether backup Jacob Fowler would see the net.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 15

Canadiens’ Weaponized Resiliency a Blueprint for Playoff Success

There is a distinct, suffocating panic that usually grips an NHL bench when a season hangs in the balance and everything goes wrong in the opening ten minutes.

Lane Hutson News / Daily Faceoff / May 15

Canadiens’ Lane Hutson is already a playoff superstar

BUFFALO – “Sorry, what the f—- was that? He’s insane!” Yes, Buffalo Sabres fan in the Buffaslug jersey. Yes, he is. Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson is a human highlight reel, worth every penny you spent to watch him up close.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 15

2 Canadiens Prospects Gaining Experience & Development at World Championship

The Montreal Canadiens will once again have a few young prospects representing their countries at the IIHF World Championship, giving the organization another opportunity to evaluate important pieces of the future in meaningful hockey games.

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Ivan Demidov News / Daily Faceoff / May 14

Welcome to the Ivan Demidov show, Montreal Canadiens fans

BUFFALO – Heading into Game 5, 11 players at least one goal for the Montreal Canadiens. Jake Evans made it 12 early in the second. Ivan Demidov, though?

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 14

Nick Suzuki's goal, 2 assists send Habs home up 3-2 on Sabres

Nick Suzuki scored a goal and set up two others while Juraj Slafkovsky notched three assists, lifting the visiting Montreal Canadiens to a 6-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday in Game 5 of an Eastern Conference semifinal series.

Montreal Canadiens News / Ball Exclusives / May 14

Canadiens offense explodes in crucial Game 5 win

The Montreal Canadiens offense completely dismantled the Buffalo Sabres defense, winning by a final score of 6-3. They now lead the series 3-2. The first period got off to a hot start, with a total of five goals being scored by five different players.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 15

Winners, losers from Thursday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Mitch Marner on Conn Smythe run

The Golden Knights are halfway to a Stanley Cup, and Mitch Marner is one of the biggest driving forces behind that success.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Lead / May 14

Jakub Dobeš Is Becoming Playoff Hero for the Montreal Canadiens

Jakub Dobeš is becoming a playoff hero for the Montreal Canadiens. After Game 3’s dominant 6-2 win at the “Centre Bell“, the Habs now sit just two wins away from the Eastern Conference Finals.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / May 13

Canadiens Quick Hits: Demidov, Caufield, Newhook & Dobes

The Montreal Canadiens didn’t get the result they wanted Tuesday night, falling 3–2 to the Buffalo Sabres in Game 4, but if you’re watching this series closely, the story is starting to become less about the scoreboard and more about the young core trying to drag this team forward.

Alex Newhook News / NHL Trade Talk / May 13

Alex Newhook 2026 NHL Playoffs: Montreal’s Clutch Performer Is On Fire

Alex Newhook’s 2026 NHL playoff run is quickly becoming one of the best stories of the postseason. With six goals and counting, five of them in his last three games, the Montreal Canadiens forward is playing the best hockey of his career at exactly the right time.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 12

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen takes over in net as Sabres even series with Game 4 comeback

Coming off back-to-back losses, each by four goals, the Buffalo Sabres knew their backs were against the proverbial wall on Tuesday night. Faced with

Zach Benson's third-period goal helps Sabres level series vs. Canadiens

Flyers' Owen Tippett dealt with terrifying ailment during second round

Penguins' Kyle Dubas gives Evgeni Malkin update amid uncertainty

Bruins superstar suspended six games to start 2026-27 season

Blue Jackets star lands lucrative extension

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 13

Winners, losers from Tuesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Sabres' Zach Benson scores game-winner on his birthday

The second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Tuesday night, with the Buffalo Sabres facing the Montreal Canadiens on the road and the Vegas Golden Knights hosting the Anaheim Ducks.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen takes over in net as Sabres even series with comeback

Flyers' Owen Tippett dealt with terrifying ailment during second round

Penguins' Kyle Dubas gives Evgeni Malkin update amid uncertainty

Bruins superstar suspended six games to start 2026-27 season

Blue Jackets star gets lucrative extension

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 12

Is Jakub Dobes’ play for Canadiens sustainable?

The Montreal Canadiens‘ tremendous history is attributable to a lot of factors, but a signature of their deep playoff runs always seems to be heroic goaltending.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 11

Montreal Canadiens Black Aces Recalls: Reinbacher, Beck, Engstrom and Xhekaj Join the Group

It was only a matter of time, and now it’s done. With the Laval Rocket’s season officially over, the Montreal Canadiens have made their Montreal Canadiens Black Aces recalls for the 2025 NHL playoffs: David Reinbacher, Adam Engstrom, Owen Beck, and Florian Xhekaj are joining the NHL group as depth reserves.