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Canadiens’ Mike Matheson remains defiant on ‘outside noise’ after Game 4 loss

Canadiens’ Mike Matheson remains defiant on ‘outside noise’ after Game 4 loss

The Montreal Canadiens have lost Game 4 of the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday night. The Carolina Hurricanes controlled play the entire game.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 28
Canadiens Season on the Brink After Lifeless Game 4 Performance

Canadiens Season on the Brink After Lifeless Game 4 Performance

The Montreal Canadiens are on the verge of elimination after a lifeless 4-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4, a defeat that showed the Canadiens haven’t learned much from Games 2 and 3 and are leaving Habs fans feeling this series is in real jeopardy.

Martin St. Louis News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 28
Canadiens’ Martin St. Louis sounds off on fans’ behavior in Game 4 vs. Hurricanes

Canadiens’ Martin St. Louis sounds off on fans’ behavior in Game 4 vs. Hurricanes

The Montreal Canadiens could not pick up a win on Wednesday night. As a result, they are one win away from being eliminated by the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Lane Hutson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 28
Canadiens’ Lane Hutson doesn’t hold back after Game 4 loss to Hurricanes

Canadiens’ Lane Hutson doesn’t hold back after Game 4 loss to Hurricanes

The Montreal Canadiens came into Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals in a 2-1 hole on Wednesday night, but they did not play with the desperation needed to beat the Carolina Hurricanes.

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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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NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 27
Canadiens reach 117-year low point with Game 4 Hurricanes loss

Canadiens reach 117-year low point with Game 4 Hurricanes loss

The Montreal Canadiens lost at home in Game 4 of the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals. Montreal has now lost both of its home games in this series. Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes made 40 saves to keep this game as close as possible.

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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 / Daily Faceoff / May 27
Hurricanes push Canadiens to brink of elimination after Game 4 victory

Hurricanes push Canadiens to brink of elimination after Game 4 victory

The crowd was amped. The energy inside Centre Bell was high as former Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jaroslav Halak carried the torch inside the building, with hope running rampant.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 27
Hurricanes continue to smother Canadiens

Winners, losers from Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Hurricanes continue to smother Canadiens

The Carolina Hurricanes are one step closer to making their first return to the Stanley Cup Final since the 2005-06 season. Thanks to their 4-0 win over

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Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 27
Canadiens’ Jakub Dobes makes epic save on Jackson Blake breakaway in Game 4

Canadiens’ Jakub Dobes makes epic save on Jackson Blake breakaway in Game 4

The Montreal Canadiens lost Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals in overtime. Jakub Dobes stood on his head to help get his team to the extra period, but eventually, the Carolina Hurricanes broke through.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 28
The CH is one game away from elimination

The CH is one game away from elimination

After suffering two straight losses for the first time in the playoffs, Montreal was looking to bounce back and tie the series. No changes to Martin St-Louis' lineup.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 28
2026 Draft: A Giant in Montreal in a mock draft by The Athletic

2026 Draft: A Giant in Montreal in a mock draft by The Athletic

The Canadiens are headed for a loss tonight (I hope that prediction backfires). In fact, the Canadiens are headed for an elimination against the Hurricanes.

Martin St. Louis News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 27
The adjustment Martin St. Louis wants Canadiens to make in Game 4 vs. Hurricanes

The adjustment Martin St. Louis wants Canadiens to make in Game 4 vs. Hurricanes

The Montreal Canadiens have been on the wrong side of back-to-back overtime losses in the Eastern Conference Final, and they’re approaching must-win territory ahead of a critical Game 4 on Wednesday night.

NHL News / Dose.ca / May 27
Playing style: 'Montreal is the best matchup for Vegas'

Playing style: 'Montreal is the best matchup for Vegas'

The Canadiens’ run continues to surprise. But in Vegas, some seem to have already made up their minds. According to an article published in The Athletic, several observers close to the Golden Knights believe that the Canadiens represent a more favorable matchup than the Hurricanes in a potential Stanley Cup Final.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 27
How can the Canadiens generate chances against the Hurricanes?

How can the Canadiens generate chances against the Hurricanes?

The Montreal Canadiens are still very much in their Eastern Conference Final series against the Carolina Hurricanes, but are facing an uphill task when

Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / May 27
Major trades are expected this summer: Kent Hughes will have to be (very) aggressive

Major trades are expected this summer: Kent Hughes will have to be (very) aggressive

The Canadiens are one of the last three teams still in contention in the NHL this season. The team is trailing in its series against the Hurricanes, but it has a chance to tie the series at 2-2 tonight.

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 The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz
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Brendan Gallagher News / Professor Press Box / May 27
The Case for Brendan Gallagher as an Impactful Canucks Addition

The Case for Brendan Gallagher as an Impactful Canucks Addition

On the surface, the idea of the Vancouver Canucks targeting Brendan Gallagher feels like an unusual one. The longtime Montreal Canadiens winger has seen his offensive production decline, finished with just 23 points in 77 games, and has even found himself out of the lineup during this year’s playoffs for the Montreal Canadiens.

Nick Suzuki News / The Hockey Writers / May 27
Canadiens Need More From Nick Suzuki in Must-Win Game 4

Canadiens Need More From Nick Suzuki in Must-Win Game 4

The Montreal Canadiens are at a crossroads. After dropping back-to-back 3-2 overtime decisions to the Carolina Hurricanes, they now trail 2-1 in the Eastern Conference Final heading into a must-win Game 4 at the Bell Centre on Wednesday night.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 27
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 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.

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.

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.

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. 

The 'Last 50-goal NHL season by team' quiz
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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Golden Knights make franchise history with comeback over Avalanche
Avalanche's chances of coming back vs. Golden Knights may have evaporated
Golden Knights are playing their best hockey right now
The Canucks' coaching story is suddenly getting complicated
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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. 

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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Crosby reveals massive news about Penguins future, possible retirement

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