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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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.

Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / April 5

Five players with 60 or more points: a first in the NHL this season

Unfortunately, Cole Caufield failed to reach the 50-goal mark last night in the Montreal Canadiens' 4-3 shootout victory over the New Jersey Devils. The Habs' #13 still managed two assists, and we can take comfort in the fact that Caufield will score his famous 50th goal of the season in Montreal, at the Bell Centre, in front of a raucous crowd.

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.

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.

Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / April 4

Jack Adams: 'Martin St. Louis will have to be considered'

The Canadiens have been absolutely unstoppable for a while now. The team has won its last seven games, and more than ever, it has a real shot at finishing at the top of its division.

NHL News / Dose.ca / April 4

Matthew Knies Case: 'I don’t think Michael Hage was in on it'

The story that generated the most buzz after the trade deadline was, of course, the mysterious trade involving the Montreal Canadiens. We know that the Habs had a trade in the works, but it ultimately fell through, and it will surely be revisited this summer.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / April 4

Michael Hage’s contract: his camp is open to two options

As is the case every year, as the National Hockey League season enters its final stretch, all eyes turn to American college hockey—the NCAA. Every team eagerly watches and analyzes the progress of its top prospects to see when they'll join the NHL.

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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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 3

Red-hot Canadiens pushing for division title entering Devils clash

The time is now for the up-and-coming Montreal Canadiens. The NHL's hottest team rides into Saturday's clash with the New Jersey Devils in Newark, N.J.

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 3

Canadiens Remain Without a National French-Language TV Contract for 2026-27

Regional French-language coverage is now secure after Bell Media and RDS agreed to a long-term extension with the Montreal Canadiens through 2037-38. That agreement stabilizes one part of the picture, but broader uncertainty around the 2026–27 season now centers on the national French-language package and the NHL’s overall media strategy.

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.