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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 12
Canadiens News & Rumours: Battle with Buffalo, Roster Reinforcements & More
The Montreal Canadiens are officially in control of their second-round series. After a convincing 6-2 win on Sunday night at the Bell Centre, Montreal now holds a 2-1 series lead over the Buffalo Sabres, and the tone of the series feels like it has shifted slightly in their direction.
Lane Hutson News / The Hockey Writers / May 12
Canadiens’ Hutson Is Cementing His Place Among NHL’s Elite Defencemen
The conversation has shifted. It is no longer about whether Lane Hutson belongs in the NHL. It is no longer even about whether he is good. Through ten
Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / May 12
Kent Hughes is not a finalist for CEO of the Year
The NHL has just announced the finalists for the GM of the Year award. Bill Guerin, Chris MacFarland, and Pat Verbeek (Wild, Avalanche, and Ducks) are the three finalists.
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 12
Renaud Lavoie returns to BPM Sports while Stéphane Auger disappears from the radar
Will tonight's game against the Sabres be the biggest game of the year? Even though the Canadiens could take a 3-1 lead in their second-round series, it's impossible to call it the biggest game of the year.
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.
Vincent Lecavalier News / Dose.ca / May 12
Vincent Lecavalier: A Different Role with the Canadiens Next Season
Vincent Lecavalier has been working for the Canadiens for the past four years. Kent Hughes, who used to be his agent, brought him into the organization in a role tailor-made for him: he can work from home (in Florida) and carry out specific tasks for the Canadiens.
Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / May 11
The Canadiens Look Like a Team Nobody Wants to Play
The Montreal Canadiens feel like a completely different team. Every win seems to crank up the confidence another notch, and you can feel it everywhere right now — on the ice, behind the bench, and especially inside the Bell Centre.
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.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 11
Canadiens’ Arber Xhekaj, Sabres’ Beck Malenstyn fined after Game 3 antics
Following their 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal, the Montreal Canadiens have since rattled off two straight victories, including Sunday evening’s 6-2 blowout win in front of over 21,000 roaring fans at Bell Centre in downtown Montreal.
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.
Cole Caufield News / Daily Faceoff / May 11
Cole Caufield’s game trending in right direction for Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens took down the Tampa Bay Lightning in seven games, and they’ve gotten out to a 2-1 series lead over the Buffalo Sabres, and they’ve done so without much production from star winger Cole Caufield.
Lane Hutson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 11
This image of Canadiens’ Lane Hutson and NCAA basketball player Olivier Rioux is impossible to believe
The Montreal Canadiens truly unearthed a gem when they selected defenseman Lane Hutson in the second round (62nd overall) of the 2022 NHL Draft. He became the first Canadiens player since the late Ken Dryden to take home the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s Rookie of the Year in 2025, and followed that campaign up with another productive year.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 11
Joshua Roy aims for the NHL in 2026–27, Filip Mesar for the World Championships, and a projected winger for the Canadiens
Joshua Roy will turn 23 next August. The Habs prospect, who has already played 38 games in the NHL, has yet to prove that he deserves a full-time spot in the league.
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
Canadiens Recall Four Players
The Montreal Canadiens announced today that they have recalled four players from their AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket: Forwards Owen Beck and Florian Xhekaj, as well as defensemen Adam Engström and David Reinbacher.
Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 11
Forechecking a big part of Canadiens’ response in second round
The Montreal Canadiens did not get off to the start they were looking for in Game 1 of their second round series against the Buffalo Sabres, falling behind the 8-ball with a 4-2 defeat.
Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / May 11
'AI' images of Nick Suzuki and his family: Sportsnet gets slammed
Last night, during the Canadiens game, Sportsnet made a slip-up. While discussing Nick Suzuki and his family, Sportsnet used an AI-generated image to show the Canadiens captain on screen alongside his wife and their new baby.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 11
Canadiens’ Hybrid Attack Is Source of Success
The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs have served as an example of evolution in tactical adaptation for the Montreal Canadiens; more importantly, it has signaled the arrival of Martin St.
Jakub Dobes News / The Hockey Writers / May 11
Jakub Dobes Has Been the Foundation of the Canadiens’ Playoff Run
The Montreal Canadiens entered the playoffs with plenty of questions surrounding their young roster, but maybe none bigger than the one in goal. Jakub Dobes had shown flashes during the regular season, yet the playoffs are a completely different challenge for a young goaltender with little NHL experience.
A fine for Arber Xhekaj (but nothing for Josh Norris)
Last night, at the end of the Canadiens vs. Sabres game, things got heated. Arber Xhekaj knocked Sam Carrick out with a punch, while Zachary Bolduc was tangled up with Josh Norris and Logan Stanley.
Nick Suzuki News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 11
Nick Suzuki reveals how Canadiens have turned series on Sabres
The Bell Centre in downtown Montreal was deafening on Sunday night, and the Canadiens rode the energy to a dominant 6-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference second-round series.
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 11
Dobeš Fever Hits Montreal After Dominant Game 3 Performance
The Montreal Canadiens may have found an unlikely (at least according to him) playoff hero in rookie goaltender Jakub Dobeš. His emotion, energy, and standout performance in Game 3 have quickly captured the attention—and admiration—of fans across Montreal.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 11
Winners, losers from Sunday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Canadiens dominate; Ducks get even
The 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Sunday night with the Montreal Canadiens taking a 2-1 series lead over the Buffalo Sabres and the Anaheim Ducks getting even with the Vegas Golden Knights.
NHL News / Field Level Media / May 10
Canadiens clobber Sabres in Game 3, grab series lead
Cole Caufield broke a five-game scoring drought with a tiebreaking power-play goal as the Montreal Canadiens throttled the visiting Buffalo Sabres 6-2 in Game 3, taking a 2-1 best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal series lead on Sunday night.
Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 8
Nick Suzuki Offers Canadiens A Franchise Cornerstone
The Montreal Canadiens are in the midst of a close playoff race – but no matter the end result, the 2025-26 season will mark another step forward in Montreal’s long-term outlook.
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