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Canadiens Goaltending Heating up at the Perfect Time

As the playoff race tightens in the Eastern Conference, timing becomes everything. For the Montreal Canadiens, one of the biggest question marks throughout the season has suddenly turned into a strength at exactly the right moment.

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Canadiens’ Alexandre Carrier Out Two To Four Weeks

Canadiens defenseman Alexandre Carrier will miss two to four weeks with an upper-body injury, the team announced Tuesday. Montreal recalled Adam Engstrom from AHL Laval yesterday to replenish their blue-line depth with Carrier sidelined.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / March 31

Montreal Canadiens Defenceman Out with Upper Body Injury

The Montreal Canadiens have been hit with another injury. The club has announced that defenceman Alexandre Carrier will be sidelined for two to four weeks with an upper-body injury.

Alexandre Carrier News / Daily Faceoff / March 31

Canadiens’ Alexandre Carrier out 2-4 weeks with upper-body injury

An experienced blueliner could be out until the postseason. On Tuesday, the Montreal Canadiens announced that defenseman Alexandre Carrier is expected to miss the next 2-4 weeks with an upper-body injury.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / March 31

Canadiens News & Rumours: Dobes, Suzuki, Caufield, Xhekaj & More

The Montreal Canadiens are having a week for the history books. The Canadiens just swept their home-and-away series with the Carolina Hurricanes and have now won five straight games.

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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

Josh Anderson News / Dose.ca / March 31

Josh Anderson is back at practice: a hint for tonight

Good news for the Canadiens. Josh Anderson was present, along with his teammates, at today's practice. He missed the last game (due to illness), but it looks like he's on the mend.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 30

Montreal Canadiens Recall Adam Engstrom

The Montreal Canadiens have added some defensive depth to the roster for the remaining part of their regular-season schedule. According to a team announcement, the Canadiens have recalled Adam Engstrom from the AHL’s Laval Rocket.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 31

Suzuki and Caufield: Tied for third in the NHL in shots off the post

Cole Caufield is just four goals away from reaching the 50-goal mark this season. What if we told you he could have already had 50? According to statistics published by the @bigheadhcky account, Cole Caufield currently ranks third in the NHL for the most shots that have hit the post or crossbar this season.

Jakub Dobes News / The Sick Podcast / March 30

Jakub Dobes Named NHL’s First Star Of The Week

The NHL announced on Monday that Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes was named the First Star of the Week of March 23rd to March 29th for his dominant play that led the Habs to winning three games thanks to him.

Noah Dobson News / Dose.ca / March 30

Noah Dobson could lead the league in blocked shots with at least 50

Noah Dobson has been a solid addition to the Canadiens. He's effective at both ends of the ice. Some may disagree about his defensive effectiveness, but the stats speak for themselves: He leads the NHL in blocked shots with a total of 179.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 30

It was about time the Canadiens players started standing up for their teammates

While watching the game on Saturday, something really stood out to me. And you may have noticed it too. At the end of the first period, Luke Evangelista pulled a Chris Kreider and barreled into Jacob Fowler.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 30

The Canadiens have recalled Adam Engström

Interesting news from the Canadiens. The team has just announced the recall of Adam Engström from the Laval Rocket. He will join the team on the road. Remember that the Canadiens play tomorrow in Tampa Bay.

Arber Xhekaj News / The Sick Podcast / March 30

Is It Time For The Habs To Develop Xhekaj As A Forward?

During Sunday’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes, with Josh Anderson out of the lineup with an illness and Alexandre Texier still injured, the Montreal Canadiens opted to play Arber Xhekaj on the wing.

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Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / March 30

Two positives and two negatives in Canadiens’ 3–1 win over Carolina

The Montreal Canadiens found another way to get it done on Sunday, grinding out a 3-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes to push their streak to five straight.

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / March 30

Contract: Ivan Demidov’s agent has his own ways (and CH fans have reason to be concerned)

Ivan Demidov is already one of the most creative and talented players in the National Hockey League. You know, when you're being compared to guys like Nikita Kucherov and Pavel Datsyuk even though you're only 20… That's exactly what the Russian's agent did in a recent interview with Arpon Basu (The Athletic).

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / March 30

Canadiens’ 3 Best Potential Playoff Opponents

The Montreal Canadiens are inching closer to meaningful hockey in April, and with the Eastern Conference race as tight as it is, playoff matchups are becoming a real conversation.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 30

Kirby Dach’s spot is alongside Patrik Laine on the bench

A closer look at the Canadiens' roster. Yesterday, on offense, the Canadiens played Arber Xhekaj as the 12th forward. We all agree that this was a last-resort move, given that the team was in trouble.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / March 30

Jakub Dobes is the NHL’s First Star of the Week

No surprise there. With three wins, a 1.33 goals-against average, and a .962 save percentage over the past week, Jakub Dobes was named the NHL's First Star of the Week.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 29

Canadiens' Lane Hutson makes NHL history in win over Hurricanes

Making a statement as a team wasn't the only headline to come out of the Montreal Canadiens' 3-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Field Level Media / March 29

Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield propel Canadiens past Hurricanes

Nick Suzuki had two goals and an assist to help the Montreal Canadiens rally for their fifth straight win, 3-1 against the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday in Raleigh, N.C.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 29

Surging Canadiens chase second win in a week vs. Hurricanes

The Montreal Canadiens will look to extend their winning streak to five games when they visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday in Raleigh, N.C. The Canadiens (41-21-10, 92 points) are coming off a 4-1 victory against the Nashville Predators on Saturday to improve to 8-3-0 in their past 11 games.