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Canadiens’ Cole Caufield hits first 40-goal season with heroic OT score

The Montreal Canadiens got back on track on Tuesday, snapping a two-game losing skid with a 3-2 overtime win against the Boston Bruins at the Bell Centre in Montreal.

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Caufield becomes Canadiens’ first 40-goal scorer in over 30 years

Montreal Canadiens winger Cole Caufield just keeps scoring big goals. In a rivalry showdown against the Boston Bruins, with major playoff implications on both sides of the ledger, Caufield delivered a game-winning strike in overtime to further cement the Canadiens’ standing on the right side of the bubble.

Montreal Canadiens News / Field Level Media / March 17

Cole Caufield helps rescue Canadiens OT win over Bruins

Cole Caufield's goal with 22 seconds left in overtime propelled the Montreal Canadiens to a 3-2 win over the visiting Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. After Montreal defenseman Lane Hutson drove towards the net and dropped back a pass to Nick Suzuki, Caufield redirected a shot-pass into an open side of Boston goaltender Jeremy Swayman's net.

Cole Caufield News / The Hockey Writers / March 18

Canadiens’ Caufield Scores Overtime Winner for 40th Goal

Just like Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield had planned it… probably. In scoring his historic 40th goal of the season, he won the game for the Habs as they defeated the Atlantic Division-rival Boston Bruins 3-2 in overtime on Tuesday at the Bell Centre.

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Brendan Gallagher News / The Sick Podcast / March 18

Honouring Brendan Gallagher’s NHL Career

Times haven’t been easy for Brendan Gallagher as of late, with his game slowing down a lot this season, but on Tuesday night he got to be celebrated by playing his 900th NHL game, and more importantly, they have all been with the Montreal Canadiens.

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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

Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / March 18

Cole Caufield ties the game with Vincent Damphousse on a dramatic overtime goal

After a tough weekend, the Habs were back in action tonight in a crucial game, hosting the Bruins (a direct rival in the playoff race) at the Bell Centre.

Teemu Selanne News / Dose.ca / March 18

Teemu Selanne almost signed with Montreal during his prime

Teemu Selanne had an impressive NHL career. The Finnish player, who scored 76 goals and 132 points in his rookie season, finished his career with 684 goals and 1,457 points in 1,451 games.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 17

Fans float new name in search for Canadiens' mystery trade target

The most interesting story — and No. 1 talking point — weeks after the trade deadline remains the deal that didn’t happen for the Montreal Canadiens.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / March 17

Canadiens Bet Big by Locking in Youth

The Montréal Canadiens just sent a pretty strong message: they’re betting on youth, and they’re willing to do it in a big way. Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, Juraj Slafkovský, Lane Hutson, and Noah Dobson are all locked into long-term deals that stretch well into the next decade.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / March 17

Habs on the Edge: Playoffs or Pain?

This Montreal Canadiens team has you doing a double-take sometimes. On the surface, it’s all youth and energy, built to grow into something special down the road.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 17

Canadiens insider reveals three players discussed in Matthew Knies trade return

Reports that the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs discussed a blockbuster trade involving Matthew Knies ahead of the deadline have been conflicting in the aftermath.

Toronto Right Now Going a 'Little Nuts' with This Montreal-Matthew Knies Thing

Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving addresses Auston Matthews' future

Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving breaks silence on team's struggles

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Kirby Dach News / Daily Faceoff / March 17

Canadiens’ Dach out 2-4 weeks with upper-body injury

It seems to be that a former prospect is going to miss more time due to injury. On Tuesday, the Montreal Canadiens announced that forward Kirby Dach is going to be out for two to four weeks with an upper-body injury.

Ivan Demidov News / The Hockey Writers / March 17

Canadiens’ Culture Will Shape Ivan Demidov’s Contract Extension

As of July 1, Ivan Demidov will be eligible to sign a contract extension with the Montreal Canadiens. As that date nears, attention is quickly turning to what kind of deal the highly skilled winger might command and, just as importantly, what kind of deal he may be willing to accept.

Kirby Dach News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 17

Canadiens announce timeline for return for Kirby Dach

Dach has not had a fully healthy season in his seven-year NHL career and hasn’t missed under 10 games in a season since his rookie year.

Oilers suffer major blow with injury update on superstar Leon Draisaitl

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Kirby Dach News / The Hockey Writers / March 17

Injuries continue to cloud Kirby Dach’s future with the Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens have dealt with their fair share of injuries over the past few seasons, and unfortunately, Kirby Dach has often been at the centre of that storyline.

Kirby Dach News / Dose.ca / March 17

Kirby Dach may have played his last game in Montreal

Last night, Kirby Dach left the game after a collision that seemed perfectly routine. Old habits die hard: the Habs player seems unable to stay healthy.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 17

Brendan Gallagher Case: Zachary Bolduc 'had no room to maneuver'

The Canadiens just had a pretty awful weekend, thank you very much. Two losses in 24 hours, a defensive performance that leaves a lot to be desired, and a revolving door of forwards that's far from over.

Jacob Fowler News / NHL Rumors / March 15

Could Jacob Fowler be the Montreal Canadiens Starting Goalie in the Playoffs?

The Montreal Canadiens are sitting in the top three of the Atlantic Division with first place in their sights. However, the biggest question for the Canadiens, if they get to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, will be who will be between the pipes for Game 1 of Round 1?

Brendan Gallagher News / Field Level Media / March 15

Fresh off scratch, Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher to return vs. Ducks

The Montreal Canadiens and visiting Anaheim Ducks both will be playing the second game of back-to-back sets when they face off on Sunday night. The Canadiens, who reside in third place in the Atlantic Division, saw their three-game winning streak snapped on Saturday night with a 4-2 home loss to the San Jose Sharks.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / March 14

Habs Have Found A Great 3rd Line

Over the past two weeks, the Montreal Canadiens seem to have found a 3rd line that could do some serious damage come playoff time. While the offensive production hasn’t been there every single night, the trio of Zack Bolduc, Jake Evans, and Kirby Dach have continuously spent time in the offensive zone wearing down their opponents.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Rumors / March 14