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The CH’s run has impressed many people throughout the NHL

The CH’s run has impressed many people throughout the NHL

The Canadiens' loss yesterday sparked a wave of criticism on social media, and understandably so—it wasn't a pretty sight. However, even if we may be disappointed with the Canadiens' performance in their last four games against Carolina, we have to admit that the team has had an incredible run and an incredible year.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 30
The Canadiens’ Core Is Real: Now What Comes Next?

The Canadiens’ Core Is Real: Now What Comes Next?

What a ride for the Montreal Canadiens. Four years after finishing dead last, they’re now Eastern Conference finalists, and you really can’t call this progress anything but a win.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 30
Canadiens rumors: The ‘most pressing’ need for Montreal this offseason, per insider

Canadiens rumors: The ‘most pressing’ need for Montreal this offseason, per insider

Despite winning two straight Game 7’s on the road during their run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Montreal Canadiens’ season ended on Friday evening at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final.

Montreal Canadiens News / Trade Talk Sports / May 30
Veteran Canadiens Forward Likely Played His Last Game With Franchise

Veteran Canadiens Forward Likely Played His Last Game With Franchise

According to Eric Engels of Sportsnet, Brendan Gallagher has likely played his last game as a member of the Montreal Canadiens. Following a loss to the

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The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz

The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players with the most power play goals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Claude Giroux News / Dose.ca / May 30
The Canadiens were very interested in Claude Giroux last summer

The Canadiens were very interested in Claude Giroux last summer

Even though all Montreal Canadiens fans are disappointed with how the team fared in the conference finals against the Carolina Hurricanes, you can't say the Habs didn't impress this season.

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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.

Martin St. Louis News / Professor Press Box / May 30
Martin St. Louis’ 'Lack of Moves' Might Actually Be the Point

Martin St. Louis’ 'Lack of Moves' Might Actually Be the Point

There’s no shortage of criticism coming Martin St. Louis’ way after the Canadiens’ playoff exit, and most of it is centred around one theme: he didn’t make enough changes.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 30
Canadiens Eye Defensive Boost This Summer, Could Trade Veteran Forward

Canadiens Eye Defensive Boost This Summer, Could Trade Veteran Forward

The Montreal Canadiens head into the 2026 offseason in an enviable position: stable, competitive, and trending upward. According to ESPN’s Ryan Clark and Kristen Shilton, there are no glaring weaknesses demanding urgent attention, allowing general manager Kent Hughes to focus on refining a roster that appears close to taking the next step.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / May 30
By the numbers: Jakub Dobes has been historically strong in the 2026 playoffs

By the numbers: Jakub Dobes has been historically strong in the 2026 playoffs

The Canadiens gave us some truly memorable moments in the 2026 playoffs. While the loss to the Hurricanes was tough to take, the team still won two series and played 19 playoff games.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 30
Positives the Canadiens Can Take Away from Hurricanes Series Defeat

Positives the Canadiens Can Take Away from Hurricanes Series Defeat

There was a point during the Montreal Canadiens’ Game 5 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday when all even-quasi-realistic hope the Habs could come back left the Lenovo Center.

Mike Matheson News / Dose.ca / May 30
Mike Matheson is right: the Habs are to blame for their own fatigue

Mike Matheson is right: the Habs are to blame for their own fatigue

How can we explain the Canadiens' elimination by the Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Finals? Everyone seems to have their own little theory about it these days.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 30
‘We’re still far off, and we know it’: Canadiens’ Hutson on Eastern Conference Final loss

‘We’re still far off, and we know it’: Canadiens’ Hutson on Eastern Conference Final loss

While their run to the Eastern Conference Final might’ve been fun and memorable, at times, the Montreal Canadiens didn’t seem to be in the same league as their opponent.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 30
Here is how much the Canadiens earned for their playoff run

Here is how much the Canadiens earned for their playoff run

The Montreal Canadiens' season is unfortunately over, but I can't help feeling that “it was about time it ended.” We had some amazing moments during the first two rounds, but let's just say the last few games were really tough to watch, and it wasn't enjoyable at all anymore.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 30
Canadiens’ East Final defeat extends Canada, Original 6 Stanley Cup drought

Canadiens’ East Final defeat extends Canada, Original 6 Stanley Cup drought

The Montreal Canadiens were blown out 6-1 in Game 5 on Friday night by the Carolina Hurricanes, who closed out the Eastern Conference Final in five games and slammed the door on Montreal’s 2025-26 season.

Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / May 30
At least Martin St-Louis admits he’s learned a lot

At least Martin St-Louis admits he’s learned a lot

In hindsight, as painful as it is to see the Montreal Canadiens eliminated in the conference finals, every Habs fan would have chosen this outcome without a second thought at the start of the season.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 30
CH: the lowest total number of shots in the history of a best-of-five series

CH: the lowest total number of shots in the history of a best-of-five series

As much as we should be very happy and proud of the Montreal Canadiens for their 2025–2026 season, which took them all the way to the conference finals, we can't help but be disappointed with how it ended.

Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / May 30
Martin St. Louis was ultimately undone by his refusal to make changes

Martin St. Louis was ultimately undone by his refusal to make changes

That's it: The Canadiens' 2025–26 season is officially over.

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Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 29
Canadiens eliminated, still way ahead of schedule despite tough playoff exit

Canadiens eliminated, still way ahead of schedule despite tough playoff exit

Despite a difficult Eastern Conference Final exit, the Montreal Canadiens earned high praise from several insiders, analysts, and fans, including well-known Habs supporter, TSN insider Pierre LeBrun.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 30
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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David Reinbacher News / The Hockey Writers / May 29
David Reinbacher Is the Solution to the Canadiens’ Defensive Depth Problem

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 29
Did the Montreal Canadiens make a mistake at the trade deadline?

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 / Daily Faceoff / May 29
Can the Canadiens keep their season alive?

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.

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

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

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Field Level Media / May 28
Canadiens have tall task ahead; Canes aim to close out series in Game 5

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.

Nick Suzuki News / Trade Talk Sports / May 28
Nick Suzuki pushes back on the thought that the Canadiens are tired

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

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.

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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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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