Hurricanes back in Stanley Cup Final after Canadiens rout

Winners, losers from Stanley Cup playoffs: Hurricanes back in Cup Final after Canadiens rout

Thanks to the Carolina Hurricanes' 6-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night, the 2026 Stanley Cup Final is now officially set.

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What's Going on in Brendan Gallagher's Head Right Now?

There’s a strange storyline building in Montreal right now, and it has less to do with the scoreboard and more to do with Brendan Gallagher sitting on the sidelines watching it all unfold.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 29

Kaiden Guhle will play: Martin St-Louis is making no changes tonight

We're just a few minutes away from the start of Game 5 of the series between the Habs and the Hurricanes. And ahead of the game, there were questions about Martin St-Louis' lineup.

David Reinbacher News / The Hockey Writers / May 29

David Reinbacher Is the Solution to the Canadiens’ Defensive Depth Problem

The Montreal Canadiens have exceeded expectations in the 2026 Playoffs and deserve to be celebrated for punching above their weight class, using their offensive skill and competitive spirit, to reach the Eastern Conference Final.

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Canadiens’ Martin St Louis hints at lineup change facing elimination vs. Hurricanes

Arber Xhekaj hasn’t suited up for the Montreal Canadiens since Game 7 against the Buffalo Sabres in Round 2, and he played just two minutes in that do-or-die victory.

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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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 29

Did the Montreal Canadiens make a mistake at the trade deadline?

One loss is what separates the Montreal Canadiens from a trip to summer vacation. With Friday night’s Game 5 on the horizon from Raleigh, the Montreal faithful are preparing what may be the last dance for the 2025-26 version of their beloved Canadiens. Even with a loss tonight, this season is an unequivocal success for the Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 29

What the Canadiens Are Missing to Win the Stanley Cup

Nobody saw this coming quite like this. The Montreal Canadiens reached the Eastern Conference Final, having clawed their way through back-to-back Game 7s against the Tampa Bay Lightning and Buffalo Sabres.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 29

Can the Canadiens keep their season alive?

The Montreal Canadiens will have their backs against the wall Friday night against the Carolina Hurricanes as they try to keep their season alive in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / May 29

'Samuel Montembeault will not play another game with the Habs'

At the start of this season, Samuel Montembeault was established as the Canadiens' No. 1 goaltender. His strong 2024–25 season made him Martin St-Louis's go-to guy.

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The 'Last 70-assist season by NHL team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to reach the 70-assist milestone in a single season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 29

Canadiens Giving Serious 2010 Vibes With the 2026 Playoff Run

The electric atmosphere inside the Bell Centre prior to the start of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final (ECF) provided a connection between this year’s Montreal Canadiens roster and the Cinderella run of 2010 which has been forever linked to one player, Jaroslav Halak.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / May 29

'It’s up to me to deliver tonight': Slaf has no choice but to pull out all the stops

Juraj Slafkovsky has been having an… inconsistent run. He's played well at times since the start of the playoffs and has had some good games. But he isn't dominating every night like we saw him do so often during the regular season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 29

Martin St-Louis thinks he’s done a good job filling in for Gally… even though the team lacks any spark

Brendan Gallagher has played just three games since the start of the playoffs. And given that he was on the ice this morning with the practice squad, it seems likely he won't be in uniform tonight for Game 5 of the series against the Carolina Hurricanes.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 29

The connection between Michael Hage and Kent Hughes’ desire to improve

The Canadiens want to improve this summer. That's no secret. We know things are going to be busy in Montreal, but also in the NHL in general. An article by Pierre LeBrun in particular tipped us off about this.

Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / May 29

Patrik Laine? Come on…

There are a few outdoor gatherings planned for tonight's game… but I'm pretty sure they'll be a bust. 1. I think the Canadiens are running on empty and are ready to get beaten.

Montreal Canadiens News / Field Level Media / May 28

Canadiens have tall task ahead; Canes aim to close out series in Game 5

The Montreal Canadiens have twice already in these playoffs drummed up a victory in an elimination game. The Canadiens must find that magic again to keep their playoff hopes alive when they visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals in Raleigh, N.C.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 28

The Canadiens Are Down 3–1; Exactly Where They Need to Be

There’s a certain tendency in hockey — especially in a market like Montréal — to treat a 3–1 series deficit like a crisis. Suddenly, it somehow rewrites everything that came before it.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 28

Canadiens’ lack of depth is catching up to them

The Montreal Canadiens were again dominated by the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference Final series Wednesday night, losing 4-0 and being outshot 44-18.

Nick Suzuki News / Trade Talk Sports / May 28

Nick Suzuki pushes back on the thought that the Canadiens are tired

The return home to the Bell Centre for the Eastern Conference Finals has not been pretty for the Montreal Canadiens. After being outshot 39-13 in a 3-2 overtime loss in Game 3, Game 4 on Wednesday night was somehow even worse, as Montreal was manhandled 4-0 by the Carolina Hurricanes, once again drastically outshot, this time 43-18.

Lane Hutson News / Larry Brown Sports / May 28

Lane Hutson had a vulgar quote about the Canadiens’ Game 4 loss

What the Montreal Canadiens’ offense lacked on Wednesday, Habs defenseman Lane Hutson made up for with profanity following their 4-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final at Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 28

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 27

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 / The Lead / May 27