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Hutson Targeted as Hurricanes Force Canadiens to Breaking Point

Hutson Targeted as Hurricanes Force Canadiens to Breaking Point

In a Sportsnet chat about the Montreal Canadiens’ troubles vs. the Carolina Hurricanes, it basically boils down to this fact. The Hurricanes tightened up after Game 1, and now the Habs are stuck trying to find an answer.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Lead / May 27
Montreal’s Forward Depth Continues to Deliver this Postseason

Montreal’s Forward Depth Continues to Deliver this Postseason

The Montreal Canadiens are a few wins away from returning to the Stanley Cup final. After winning back-to-back series in seven games, it’s clear what has been making this team tick.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 27
Canadiens’ St. Louis Is Relying on Hutson Too Heavily

Canadiens’ St. Louis Is Relying on Hutson Too Heavily

Lane Hutson played 28:55 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final on Monday night. He scored. He blocked shots. He did everything that could be asked of a franchise defenceman in a pivotal home game.

Josh Anderson News / The Hockey Writers / May 27
The Canadiens Have Found Their Perfect Playoff Warrior in Josh Anderson

The Canadiens Have Found Their Perfect Playoff Warrior in Josh Anderson

One of the most interesting parts of this playoff run for the Montreal Canadiens has been watching how many different players have stepped into important moments.

Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz

The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least 300 goals in their career can you name in six minutes?

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 27

No changes are expected tonight

This morning, the Canadiens held a practice at the Bell Centre. Everyone was there. It's worth noting, however, that after practice, Arber Xhekaj, Oliver Kapanen, Brendan Gallagher, Patrik Laine, Jacob Fowler, and Samuel Montembeault stayed behind for extra work.

NHL News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

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 / Total Apex Sports / May 26
Montreal Canadiens Lose Another Heartbreaker In Overtime To Carolina Hurricanes, 3-2

Montreal Canadiens Lose Another Heartbreaker In Overtime To Carolina Hurricanes, 3-2

Though the Montréal Canadiens are hanging in tough against the higher-seeded Hurricanes, they now have two consecutive 3-2 overtime losses in the Eastern Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Montreal Canadiens News / Field Level Media / May 26
'You have to grind': Canadiens eager to tie Eastern finals with Canes

'You have to grind': Canadiens eager to tie Eastern finals with Canes

The Montreal Canadiens find themselves in unfamiliar territory. Sure, they will play their next game at home, but they will enter Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night having lost two in a row for the first time since March 14-15.

Brendan Gallagher News / Dose.ca / May 27
Brendan Gallagher linked to the Canucks by a Vancouver columnist

Brendan Gallagher linked to the Canucks by a Vancouver columnist

Brendan Gallagher is in the final stretch of his time with the Canadiens. With the exception of three games in the series against the Lightning, he has been left out of the lineup for the entire Canadiens' playoff run.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / May 26
Canadiens Quick Hits: Hutson, Matheson & Dobes

Canadiens Quick Hits: Hutson, Matheson & Dobes

The Montreal Canadiens are now down 2-1 in the Eastern Conference Final after a tough 3-2 overtime loss Monday night to the Carolina Hurricanes. And honestly, the score almost flatters Montreal a little.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 26
The Canadiens are terrible, according to Michel Bergeron

The Canadiens are terrible, according to Michel Bergeron

Hope was running high among Canadiens fans after Game 1 of their series against the Hurricanes. After two straight losses, morale is at an all-time low.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 26
The adjustment Canadiens must make to flip series back around on Hurricanes after OT losses

The adjustment Canadiens must make to flip series back around on Hurricanes after OT losses

Not only did the Montreal Canadiens suffer a 3-2 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday evening at Bell Centre, but they also managed a concerning 12 total shots on goal against Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen.

Lane Hutson News / NHL Trade Talk / May 26
Hutson Takes Heat for Canadiens Game 3 Loss, But It’s More Than That

Hutson Takes Heat for Canadiens Game 3 Loss, But It’s More Than That

Lane Hutson was quick to take the heat for a bad turnover in overtime on Monday night as the Montreal Canadiens lost to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 and are now down 2-1 in their Eastern Conference Final series.

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Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / May 26
'We’re not done yet': Martin St-Louis expects a response from the Habs tomorrow

'We’re not done yet': Martin St-Louis expects a response from the Habs tomorrow

Last night's loss by the Canadiens was, in the eyes of many, a major blow to the team. For the second game in a row, the team had a chance to steal a win in a game where they were outplayed… but ultimately came up short.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 26
Canadiens most to blame after crushing Game 3 OT loss to Hurricanes

Canadiens most to blame after crushing Game 3 OT loss to Hurricanes

The Montreal Canadiens had a chance to take a 2-1 series lead in the Eastern Conference Final on home ice at Bell Centre. Instead, they let it slip away in overtime, falling 3-2 to the Carolina Hurricanes in a Game 3 collapse that will sting for a long time.

Lane Hutson News / Daily Faceoff / May 26
Canadiens’ Lane Hutson takes blame for Game 3 OT loss

Canadiens’ Lane Hutson takes blame for Game 3 OT loss

Lane Hutson has certainly had better games in his NHL career. 

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NHL News / Yardbarker / May 26
Hurricanes remain perfect in OT with Game 3 win over Canadiens

Hurricanes remain perfect in OT with Game 3 win over Canadiens

There's no time like overtime for the Carolina Hurricanes. 

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NHL News / Trade Talk Sports / May 26
Did Mitch Marner just take a shot at William Nylander and the Maple Leafs?

Did Mitch Marner just take a shot at William Nylander and the Maple Leafs?

Mitch Marner has certainly enjoyed his first postseason as a Vegas Golden Knight, and Sunday night’s Game 3 comeback win to take a 3-0 stranglehold on their third-round series against the Colorado Avalanche was just a continuation of that.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 25
Can the Canadiens still hang with Hurricanes?

Can the Canadiens still hang with Hurricanes?

After a dominant performance in Game 1, it looked like the Montreal Canadiens had figured out the Carolina Hurricanes and may be the team to finally dismantle them.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 25
Canadiens’ Oliver Kapanen scratched for Game 3; Joe Veleno in

Canadiens’ Oliver Kapanen scratched for Game 3; Joe Veleno in

The Montreal Canadiens are making a change to their lineup ahead of Monday’s pivotal Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Carolina Hurricanes.

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The 'Last 50-goal NHL season by team' quiz

The 'Last 50-goal NHL season by team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to score 50 goals in a season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?Note: No Columbus Blue Jacket, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predator, New Jersey Devil, Seattle Kraken, Utah Mammoth player has reached the 50-goal milestone. 

Jakub Dobes News / Professor Press Box / May 24
Jakub Dobes Has Given the Canadiens a New Playoff Identity

Jakub Dobes Has Given the Canadiens a New Playoff Identity

For most of this rebuild, the Montreal Canadiens have been described in pretty simple terms: young, skilled, energetic, still learning how to handle playoff hockey.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 24
Montreal Canadiens Quick Hits: Danault, Anderson & Dobes

Montreal Canadiens Quick Hits: Danault, Anderson & Dobes

Not the prettiest night for the Montreal Canadiens, but they never folded — even when Carolina turned up the pressure. Everything the Canes threw at them seemed to hit bodies, sticks, or a goalie who bailed them out until OT.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 24
Why the Canadiens’ Love for Their Fans Hurts Their Game

Why the Canadiens’ Love for Their Fans Hurts Their Game

Home ice should be an advantage, but sometimes it feels like a pressure cooker — and that’s exactly what Martin St. Louis was getting at when he talked about the Montreal Canadiens trying too hard for their fans.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 24
Canadiens Officially Hit Contender Status Despite Game 2 Loss

Canadiens Officially Hit Contender Status Despite Game 2 Loss

Just like the Montreal Canadiens did Game 1, the Carolina Hurricanes undeniably deserved Game 2, winning 3-2 in overtime. They outplayed the Habs in every

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 23
Hurricanes' OT win evens series, snaps long drought for franchise

Hurricanes' OT win evens series, snaps long drought for franchise

Facing pressure to avoid falling into an 0-2 series hole, the Carolina Hurricanes evened the NHL's Eastern Conference Final with a 3-2 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / May 23
Winners, losers from Saturday's NHL playoffs: Hurricanes get even

Winners, losers from Saturday's NHL playoffs: Hurricanes get even with OT win

The NHL's Eastern Conference Finals continued on Saturday night with the Carolina Hurricanes picking up a 3-2 overtime win against the Montreal Canadiens.

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