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Cole Caufield becomes Canadiens’ first 50-goal scorer since 1989-90

Cole Caufield has etched his name among the legends who represented le bleu, blanc et rouge. The Montreal Canadiens forward scored his 50th goal of the season Thursday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning, becoming the first Canadien to reach the 50-goal mark in a single season since Stephane Richer did in 1989-90.

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3 Solid Reasons the Canadiens Could Win the Atlantic

Let’s not pretend this prediction is out of nowhere. The Montreal Canadiens have been on fire lately, and there are legitimate reasons to believe they could walk away with the Atlantic Division title.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 9

Michael Hage: Kent Hughes is ready for 'anything'

During and after the Canadiens game, I invite you to switch from RDS to ESPN 2. Michigan and Denver will face off at 8:30 p.m. in the Frozen Four semifinals.

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The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / April 9

Cole Hutson is off to a better start in his career than his brother Lane

Cole Hutson has just joined the NHL, but he's already making a name for himself for all the right reasons. On the ice, he really doesn't look like a guy who's just starting out in the best hockey league on the planet.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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

Kent Hughes News / The Sick Podcast / April 9

Tony Marinaro’s Exclusive Interview With Habs GM Kent Hughes

On Wednesday’s episode of the Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro, listeners got a special treat as Marinaro got the pleasure of doing an exclusive interview with Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes.

NHL News / Dose.ca / April 9

Jon Cooper praises Ivan Demidov: 'If people compare him to Kucherov, it’s understandable'

So, what do you think of Ivan Demidov's first season in the National Hockey League? The young Canadiens player has racked up 61 points (18 goals) in his first 78 games of the season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 9

Georges Laraque: If Guhle isn’t at 100%, the CH doesn’t stand a chance in the playoffs

The Canadiens have four games left to play before the end of the regular season. They'll face the Lightning tonight, the Blue Jackets on Saturday, the Islanders on Sunday… and they'll wrap up their (regular) season next Tuesday against the Flyers in Philadelphia.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / April 9

Why Michael Hage will be a difference-maker for the Canadiens

Canada’s World Junior team fell short of the ultimate prize this winter. But it wasn’t due to Michael Hage’s lack of performance. It’s hard to hand the tournament MVP title to a team that only took home bronze.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / April 9

Canadiens Confirm They Were in on Multiple Big Trade Deadline Deals

There were rumors at the trade deadline that the Montreal Canadiens were fishing around for a big trade, but it ultimately didn’t materialize. General manager Kent Hughes said after the deadline had passed that he was looking at something big and that he could revisit those trade talks this summer.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 9

The Canadiens have the two best prospects in the league who aren’t in the NHL

The Canadiens have one of the best teams in the NHL right now. They also have a young core with several players signed to long-term contracts. But even so, a team can never have too many top-tier prospects.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 9

Canadiens’ Matheson Gets Masterton Nod for Embracing New Role

The thing that stood out the most in the Montreal Canadiens’ announcement that defenseman Mike Matheson was the team’s 2026 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy nominee was a singular stat.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 9

Martin St-Louis acknowledges that Patrik Laine isn’t in an easy position

When people wonder who will play on any given night, Patrik Laine's name is never seriously mentioned. It's been clear for a long time that the Canadiens have no intention of playing him.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 9

Brendan Gallagher and Kaiden Guhle may miss tonight’s game

Will Brendan Gallagher miss another game? The veteran, who doesn't want to rock the boat regarding his status, is likely set to sit out again tonight. Stu Cowan reports that he's helping Patrik Laine work with the goalies.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 9

Alain Crête announces his retirement

It's official. Alain Crête, who has been hosting the Canadiens' games (pre-game and intermission segments on RDS) for a long time, has confirmed that he is retiring.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / April 9

Making Sense of Why Mike Matheson Is The Habs Bill Masterton Nominee

On Wednesday morning, the Montreal Canadiens announced that defenseman Mike Matheson would be their nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, which goes to the player that best exemplifies determination and love for the game of hockey.

Kirby Dach News / The Sick Podcast / April 8

Should The Habs Scratch Kirby Dach to Start the Playoffs?

On Tuesday night, forwards Kirby Dach and Alexandre Texier returned to the lineup from their respective injuries. Dach had previously missed 11 games after suffering an upper-body injury on March 15th, while Texier missed 7 games with a lower-body injury that he sustained against the Carolina Hurricanes on March 24th.

Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / April 9