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Martin St. Louis details small change Canadiens must make in Game 5

Who will win the Atlantic Division is shaping up to be the most intriguing storyline of the second-round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres are tied at two after four exciting contests, and Game 5 awaits at KeyBank Center in Western New York on Thursday night.

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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 / Dose.ca / May 14

Game #7 (if necessary) will also be played at a different time

The Canadiens and the Sabres are gearing up for Game 5 of the series, which will take place tonight in Buffalo. We know that the next game, which will be played at the Bell Centre, will start at a different time than usual.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 14

Canadiens’ Top Line Must Break the Even-Strength Deadlock

The Montreal Canadiens find themselves locked in a fierce, high-stakes battle. Following a 3-2 setback in Game 4 at the Bell Centre, their second-round playoff series against the Buffalo Sabres is deadlocked at two games apiece.

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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?

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 14

The Canadiens Need to Start Thinking Beyond Their Playoff Veterans

The Montreal Canadiens are currently focused on the present, and rightly so. The team is in the middle of an impressive playoff run, and a big reason behind that success has been the work of experienced veterans who understand exactly what playoff hockey requires.

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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 / Dose.ca / May 14

Martin St-Louis is refusing to give any hints about his defensive strategy tonight

Well, well. Martin St-Louis had five guys on the ice this morning: Brendan Gallagher, Oliver Kapanen, Patrik Laine, Samuel Montembeault, and Jacob Fowler.

Arber Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / May 14

Arber Xhekaj called 911 in time; he saved a life on Monday in Montreal

Man, I love this—chatting about hockey with my buddy JT! Yesterday afternoon, we decided—on a bit of a whim—to record a three-way episode of Stanley25 with Charles Veilleux.

Alex Newhook News / Dose.ca / May 14

The Canadiens are the favorites; the Wild and Alex Newhook are making history

The NHL playoffs are in full swing. Right now, the Avalanche are waiting to see whether the Golden Knights or the Ducks will join them in the Western Conference Finals.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 13

2 Canadiens most to blame for disappointing Game 4 Sabres loss

The Buffalo Sabres were in a position where they needed to win in Game 4 or they would go home facing a 3-1 deficit to the Montreal Canadiens. Despite the success that some teams have had in recent years when facing a 3-1 deficit, the Sabres are not in that category.

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 13

Canadiens look to reclaim momentum from Sabres in pivotal Game 5

The Montreal Canadiens find themselves in a familiar situation. The Canadiens, after all, dropped a 3-2 decision in Game 4 of their second straight series to once again reduce a once-best-of-seven set to a best-of-three.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / May 13

Jakub Dobes didn’t want to work with his coach on the mental side of things

To succeed in a league like the NHL, you have to have the right mindset. That's why Jakub Dobes relies heavily on his mental coach, Pete Fry. But Dobes didn't always have that mindset… When he made the jump to the pros, Marco Marciano advised Dobes to see a specialist like Fry to help him stay calmer during more… intense moments.

Joshua Roy News / The Hockey Writers / May 13

Joshua Roy Wants an NHL Job Next Season, With or Without the Canadiens

At his end-of-season media availability, Joshua Roy delivered the clearest statement of his professional career: he wants to play in the NHL next season, and it doesn’t have to be in Montreal.

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.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 13

4 Rocket Players Head to Montreal After Tough Ending in Laval

The Laval Rocket season came to a frustrating end much earlier than many expected, but for a few young players in the organization, the season is not over yet.

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

Jakub Dobes News / Professor Press Box / May 12

Canadiens Have a Strange Jakub Dobes Problem

Playoff hockey gets weird sometimes. One hot goalie can steal a series. One bad bounce can change a season. And right now, the Montreal Canadiens may be dealing with one of the stranger trends of the postseason involving goalie Jakub Dobes.

Jakub Dobes 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.

Jakub Dobes News / NHL Trade Talk / May 12

Why Montreal suddenly has leverage in the market

Jakub Dobes is playing so well that Dobesmania’s become a thing, and it’s messing with the whole market in a good way for Montreal. Dobes went from no-name backup to Bell Centre’s favourite player in a few months.

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.

Martin St. Louis News / Daily Faceoff / May 11

How has Martin St. Louis impacted the Canadiens success?

The man behind the bench in la belle province has been successful at orchestrating an incredible turnaround with one of the NHL’s Original Six. The Montreal Canadiens are just two wins away from advancing to the Stanley Cup semifinals for the first time in five years.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 11