Montreal Canadiens: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Juraj Slafkovsky: First Overall Pick to Habs Power Forward

Remember when Montreal used the first overall pick on Juraj Slafkovsky and half the hockey world raised an eyebrow? Fair enough at the time. But the big Slovak youngster is starting to look like he’s paying back some of that draft capital.

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Micheal Hage’s College Career Likely Over — Canadiens Top Prospect Can Sign ELC

Montreal Canadiens prospect Micheal Hage’s season with the University of Michigan is officially over after the Wolverines’ elimination from the NCAA Frozen Four.

NHL News / Dose.ca / April 10

Physical play: 'The Canadiens are better than the Lightning'

Last night, we were treated to a memorable game at the Bell Centre. Cole Caufield scored his 50th goal of the season and Juraj Slafkovský netted his 30th… which helped the Habs secure a regulation-time victory over the Lightning.

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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?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

Alexandre Carrier News / Dose.ca / April 10

Alexandre Carrier will have to work hard to unseat a defenseman

Alexandre Carrier is still injured. The defenseman hasn't played since March 29, and on the 31st, the Canadiens announced that he would be out for two to four weeks.

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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.

Cole Caufield News / Daily Faceoff / April 10

Is Cole Caufield’s no empty-net, 50-goal season actually impressive?

Montreal Canadiens’ forward Cole Caufield 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.

Alexander Zharovsky News / Dose.ca / April 10

Alexander Zharovsky: 2:51 of ice time today

Let's talk a little about Alexander Zharovsky. The Canadiens prospect and his team played the second game of their second-round series in the KHL today.

Michael Hage News / The Hockey Writers / April 10

Canadiens’ Michael Hage Should Finish His Season in Laval

The end of the NCAA season always brings a wave of intrigue across the NHL, and this year is no different for the Montreal Canadiens. With the Michigan Wolverines now eliminated, all eyes turn to one of the organization’s most exciting prospects, Michael Hage.

Cole Caufield News / NHL Trade Talk / April 10

Canadiens Fans Haven’t Seen What Caufield Did in Decades

Cole Caufield reaching 50 goals feels like a little slice of Canadiens heaven — and Canadians ought to be savouring it the way you’d savour a rare vintage wine.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 10

Canadiens vs. Lightning in the first round: a 70% chance of it happening

What a night of hockey at the Bell Centre! Cole Caufield's 50th goal… Juraj Slafkovsky's 30th goal… Jakub Dobes' superb performance… Nick Suzuki's two assists, bringing his total to 98 points… excitement and reasons to celebrate: there were plenty of them yesterday at the Temple.

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The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz

The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 10

In the shadow of Cole Caufield, Jakub Dobes has (once again) stepped up

Right now, all eyes are on Cole Caufield. And for good reason. No. 13 (who paid a beautiful tribute to Johnny Gaudreau after scoring his 50th goal of the season) saw his goal lift a ton of pressure off his shoulders—and off those of his team as well.

Cole Caufield News / The Hockey Writers / April 9

Canadiens’ Caufield Scores 50th Goal in Critical Win over Lightning

Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield scored his career-high 50th goal of the season on Thursday in the Habs’ 2-1 win over the Atlantic Division-rival Tampa Bay Lightning.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 9

Cole Caufield scores 50th goal; Canadiens tally late to edge Lightning

Jaraj Slafkovsky scored with 1:04 remaining in the third period and the host Montreal Canadiens edged the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Thursday night. Nick Suzuki intercepted a pass behind the net and passed in front to Slafkovsky, who knocked it in from in front of the crease.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / April 9

Today In Habs History: Canadiens Win 6th Stanley Cup In Team History

On April 9th, 1946, the Montreal Canadiens captured their 6th Stanley Cup victory in franchise history with a 6-3 win over the Boston Bruins in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup.

Cole Caufield News / Daily Faceoff / April 9

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / April 9