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Canadiens’ Cole Caufield tracking for first career 50-goal season

The Montreal Canadiens, after years of accruing enticing young talent, have finally arrived as a legitimate Stanley Cup contender. Their impressive young

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50 goals for Cole Caufield: Not a priority for the Habs, according to Martin St-Louis

The Canadiens have eight games left to play before the end of the regular season. And of course, we'll be keeping an eye on Cole Caufield… who is just three goals away from reaching the 50-goal mark this NHL season.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / April 2

Michael Hage: Everything suggests his name was a hot topic in Toronto around the trade deadline

Earlier this week, MLSE (Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment) President Keith Pelley praised the Canadiens' rebuild. He mentioned the names of a few prospects, including Michael Hage, to explain that the future looks very promising in Montreal.

Phillip Danault News / Dose.ca / April 2

Phillip Danault: A pizza commercial five years after Saint-Jean 2021

When Phillip Danault was acquired by the Canadiens last December, he said he felt as though he had never really left the team. And that's understandable.

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Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / April 2

Expect to see Jacob Fowler play tonight

The Canadiens are in New York to face the Rangers tonight. One might wonder if Martin St-Louis planned to make any changes to his lineup, considering that things are going pretty well for the team right now.

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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

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 2

Canadiens starting defenseman out 2-4 weeks with upper-body injury

The Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday announced that defenseman Alexandre Carrier will miss two to four weeks with an upper-body injury. Carrier, who joined Montreal in a midseason trade from the Nashville Predators last season, has played in all 77 games during the 2025-26 season, putting up a 7-15–22 scoring line with a +2 rating.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 1

Canadiens seek 7th straight win at resurgent Rangers

A year after making a late run to claim a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, the Montreal Canadiens are chasing their first division title in nearly a decade thanks to a well-timed winning streak.

Jakub Dobes News / The Sick Podcast / April 1

Has Dobes Done Enough To Be A Calder Candidate?

When it comes to the Calder Trophy for this year’s Rookie of the Year, it seems like defenseman Matthew Schaefer is the runaway winner for the award. While this may be true, there may be a member of the Montreal Canadiens that has been gaining ground in netminder Jakub Dobes.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / April 1

Juraj Slafkovsky continues to raise expectations

The hype surrounding Juraj Slafkovsky has just reached a new level. For several weeks now, he's been downright dominant. It's no longer just flashes here and there.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 1

According to NHL odds, the CH has only a 9% chance of winning its division

The Canadiens are on a roll. The Montreal team won its sixth straight game last night: that bodes well for the playoffs, which will begin in the coming weeks.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / April 1

Another Massive Victory For The Habs Led By Usual Suspects

The Montreal Canadiens got a massive 4-1 victory on Tuesday night against their potential first-round opponents, the Tampa Bay Lightning as they not only put themselves in position to fight for first in the division but also showed they can handle the chippiness of a playoff game.

Mikhail Grabovski News / Daily Faceoff / April 1

Former NHLer charged following alleged assault of hockey coach

Former NHLer Mikhail Grabovski charged following alleged assault of hockey coach

A popular name in the greater Toronto area is in some trouble.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 1

5 Rookie Goalies Who Came out of Nowhere to Win Stanley Cup

As Montreal Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes strings strong performance after strong performance together, it appears as though the Habs have solidified their goaltending heading into the regular season’s home stretch.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 1

The Canadiens have one of the easiest schedules remaining this season

There are barely two weeks left in the Canadiens' regular season. Time sure flies. What's interesting for the Habs, who have a better than 99% chance of making the playoffs, is that their schedule isn't the toughest one around.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 1

Caufield is set to win the Maurice Richard Trophy, too many shots, and Gallagher in the stands

Cole Caufield found the back of the net again yesterday in Florida. Montreal's speedy #22 is well on his way to becoming the first Habs player to score 50 goals in a single season since Stéphane Richer in 1989-90.

Cole Caufield News / Stadium Rant / April 1

Montreal Canadiens 2026 Playoff Race: Caufield, Slafkovský Fuel Surge

The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2026 NHL playoff race with renewed momentum and legitimate postseason expectations. After years of rebuilding, Montreal is now seeing results, positioning itself as a serious contender for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs behind a rising young core.

Cole Caufield News / Field Level Media / March 31