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Three key players were missing from practice (following yesterday’s uncertainty surrounding Martin St-Louis)

Among the Canadiens' healthy players (healthy enough to play, at least), three of them were absent from today's practice at the training complex. Which ones?

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Martin St-Louis’s handcuffs, Patrik Laine’s status, and the same needs

Did I mention that I'm against having 72-hour breaks between playoff games? First, it breaks the rhythm… and second, it leaves room for way too many discussions that go in circles (and repeat themselves).

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 28

The Canadiens’ first line is getting outshot: nothing changes

Last year, the Canadiens struggled in the playoffs because they were getting hit too hard. We know that this had paralyzed the talented players, which opened the door for the Capitals to win the series.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / April 28

Why David Reinbacher Should Have Heightened Expectations For Rocket In The Playoffs

After Game 4 of their series against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday night, the Montreal Canadiens announced that they were re-assigning defenseman David Reinbacher back to the Laval Rocket in the AHL.

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The 'Last 40-goal season by NHL team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to score at least 40 goals in one season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / Dose.ca / April 28

Cole Caufield on the second line: Antoine Roussel’s idea

The Canadiens' top six have been struggling since the start of their series against the Lightning. I'm not telling you anything new here. That said, the team can afford to be patient and wait for the players to turn things around less and less.

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.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 27

2 Positives and 2 Negatives in Canadiens 3-2 Loss to Lightning

Rough night at the Bell Centre, no way around it. Montreal had a nice little 2-0 lead early. Zach Bolduc got a friendly bounce on a deflection, and Cole Caufield finished off a really tidy Nick Suzuki setup.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 27

'Alex Newhook and Ivan Demidov are terrible'

The Canadiens have a problem on their hands right now. They're heading to Tampa Bay for Game 5 of their series against the Lightning… while their best players aren't playing like the best players on the ice.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 27

We (finally) know what time the CH will play on Wednesday

Finally, there's an update on the schedule for the Canadiens' next game. Wednesday's game, to be played in Tampa Bay, will start at 7 p.m. The Lightning confirmed this by posting the following on their X account: The change clears things up for fans who were still waiting for official confirmation.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 27

Martin St-Louis won’t guarantee that Josh Anderson and Juraj Slafkovsky will play on Wednesday

Martin St-Louis spoke to the media this morning. Eric Engels asked him if it was certain that Juraj Slafkovsky and Josh Anderson, who left yesterday's game before returning, would be available for Game 5.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 27

Montreal Canadiens reassign David Reinbacher

After last night’s Game 4 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Montreal Canadiens announced that they’ve reassigned defenseman David Reinbacher to the AHL’s Laval Rocket.

Noah Dobson News / Dose.ca / April 27

The first images of Noah Dobson back on the ice since his injury

We know that Noah Dobson has been skating in recent days. But we hadn't seen him yet. However, this morning in Brossard, he was filmed skating at the CN Complex.

Jacques Demers News / Dose.ca / April 27

PHOTO: Jacques Demers cheers on the Canadiens despite being ill

For the past 10 years, Jacques Demers has been battling the disease. It has been a long time since the former Canadiens coach, who brought the Stanley Cup back to the city in 1993, has been able to care for himself.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 27

The hit on Juraj Slafkovsky: it brings to mind the Alexandre Carrier vs. Tom Wilson incident

In 2025, Tom Wilson dominated the first-round series between the Canadiens and the Capitals. He really set the pace, and it was largely thanks to his physical play that the Caps beat the Canadiens in five games.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 27

The Canadiens didn’t lose because of the referees

Was the officiating in yesterday's game between the Lightning and the Habs flawless? No. But did the Canadiens, who lost 3-2 and saw the Lightning tie the series at 2-2 in Game 4, lose because of the referees?

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 27

David Reinbacher traded to the Rocket: hold off on drawing parallels with Noah Dobson

Following yesterday's game, the Canadiens decided to send David Reinbacher down to the Laval Rocket. This means that when the Canadiens head to Florida for Game 5 of the series, Adam Engstrom (barring any changes) will be there, but David Reinbacher will not.

Martin St. Louis News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 27

Canadiens’ Martin St. Louis addresses penalty issues in Game 4 Lightning loss

The Montreal Canadiens took a 2-1 series lead into Game 4 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. A win on home ice would have given the Canadiens a major advantage heading into Game 5 back in Tampa.

Noah Dobson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 25

Canadiens’ Noah Dobson Resumes Skating

Already with a one-game edge in the series, the Montreal Canadiens are inching closer to returning one of their top defenseman. Earlier today, Luc Gélinas of RDS reported that defenseman Noah Dobson has resumed skating.

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / April 25

Martin St. Louis keeps Canadiens grounded despite series advantage

The Montreal Canadiens have taken control of their Stanley Cup playoff series, but within the team's environment, they are far from celebrating.

Lane Hutson notches OT winner to give Habs 2-1 series lead on Lightning

The 'Montreal Canadiens Hall of Famers' quiz

Arber Xhekaj News / The Sick Podcast / April 25

Is Arber Xhekaj Playing The Best Hockey Of His Career?

The Montreal Canadiens are now up 2-1 in their series with the Tampa Bay Lightning after winning Friday night’s game 3-2 in overtime. One of the most underrated players who came up big in the win was defenseman Arber Xhekaj, who played very likely the best game of his career, being better in nearly every aspect of the game.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / April 25

Canadiens’ Toughest Call Might Be Coming at the Worst Time

Kirby Dach has put Montréal in an awkward spot. He’s a big-bodied, 6-foot-4 former third-overall pick with a $3.36M cap hit. But his contract is set to become an RFA this offseason.

Lane Hutson News / NHL Trade Talk / April 25

Hutson the Hero as Canadiens Take Series Lead After Third Consecutive OT Game

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens have yet to settle a game in this series within regulation, and Friday night proved to be more of the same.

Kirby Dach News / Daily Faceoff / April 25

‘I love playing here’: Canadiens’ Dach reacts to positive fan response in Game 3

A troubled former prospect is feeling the love from the home fans after a big postseason performance. Following the Montreal Canadiens‘ 3-2 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3 of the Atlantic Division Semifinals, Canadiens forward Kirby Dach spoke with Sportsnet’s Kyle Bukauskas.

Josh Anderson News / Professor Press Box / April 24

How Josh Anderson Is Leading the Canadiens

There might not be a player embracing playoff hockey more right now for the Montreal Canadiens than Josh Anderson. Through the first two games of this series, he’s looked like a different version of himself — faster, heavier, and far more direct in everything he does.