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On YouTubeLane Hutson News / Dose.ca / April 21
Norris Trophy: Lane Hutson is a pick by a writer at The Athletic
Lane Hutson had another standout season. In his second year in the Bettman League, the defenseman tallied 12 goals and 78 points in 82 games, finishing the season with a +36 plus/minus rating.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 21
5 Players the Canadiens Need to Watch at the 2026 U18 Tournament
The 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship opens on April 22, and for the Montreal Canadiens, it represents another opportunity to identify talent that fits their identity.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 21
Here’s why the CH’s 'victory hat' is shaped like a wolf
The Canadiens have a somewhat unique post-game ritual. When the team wins, the players in the locker room give an item to the player who stood out the most during the game.
The 'Last 40-goal season by NHL team' quiz
How many of the most recent players to score at least 40 goals in one season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Montreal Canadiens News / The Lead / April 21
David Reinbacher Can Be the Answer to Canadiens’ Playoff Problem
The young core of Montreal has now made the playoffs in back-to-back years. It’s a Stanley Cup final rematch from 2021, when the powerhouse Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Canadiens in five games.
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 / Dose.ca / April 21
Martin St-Louis didn’t care how much he was going to be paid after being hired in 2022
In February 2022 (on the 9th, to be precise), Martin St-Louis was hired by the Montreal Canadiens. He was named the team's interim head coach following Dominique Ducharme's dismissal, and over the years, he has been able to transform the team and its culture.
Matthew Tkachuk: 'Josh Anderson is one of the best playoff players in the NHL'
People often talk about how important Josh Anderson is in the playoffs. After all, as we all know, he's built for spring hockey. When the stakes are high, he always manages to bring out the best in his game.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 21
Canadiens: The bench players got some ice time (and we know what to expect tonight)
The Canadiens didn’t hold a practice this morning. That said, since the bench players skated, we have some clues about tonight's game. And it comes as no surprise to report that we shouldn't really expect any changes.
Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / April 21
Juraj Slafkovsky: A former teammate pinpoints what wasn’t working
A year ago, David Savard was playing the final games of his career as the Canadiens were being dominated by the Capitals in the playoffs. A year later, the Habs' defensive corps is nearly the same (with Noah Dobson sidelined by injury), but the Montrealers are no longer getting dominated at all.
Nick Suzuki News / The Sick Podcast / April 20
Is Nick Suzuki The Best Habs Centre Since 1979-80?
During the Sick Podcast Post-Game show following the Montreal Canadiens’ Game 1 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Tony Marinaro made the claim that captain Nick Suzuki is the best centre that he has ever watched with the Habs.
Josh Anderson News / The Sick Podcast / April 20
Why Josh Anderson’s Performance on Sunday Will Set The Tone For The Rest Of The Series
The Montreal Canadiens got a huge win in Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Lightning thanks to Juraj Slafkovsky’s hat-trick. However, what forward Josh Anderson did during Game 1 deserves a ton of credit for helping the Habs get the win, and he also set the tone for the series.
The Predators aren’t looking to rebuild: forget about Ryan O’Reilly in Montreal
Another season is coming to a close in the Bettman League. The offseason is slowly approaching, though we're hoping the Habs go deep in the playoffs. Among the issues to be addressed is the need for a second-line center.
Nick Suzuki News / Professor Press Box / April 20
The Suzuki Trade Spells the Beginning of the Habs Success
Funny how stuff ages. I was reading a sharp piece by Doug Stein at The Hockey Writers — “Nick Suzuki Turned a Bad Vegas Trade Into a Big Canadiens Win” — and it really got the wheels turning on just how much this deal has aged in Montreal’s favour.
Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / April 20
Canadiens Quick Hits: Slafkovsky, Dobes & Anderson
The Game 1 win by the Montreal Canadiens over the Tampa Bay Lightning gave fans some real storylines to chew on. Here are three quick topics from the win: a combo of stellar play from Juraj Slafkovsky and Jakub Dobes, and what’s next for Montreal.
Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / April 20
The Montreal Canadiens mean business right now
It was a game for the ages for the Montreal Canadiens, who opened their first-round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning with a 4-3 overtime victory Sunday night.
Goals per game: Juraj Slafkovský is a completely different player in big games
Last night, the Canadiens beat the Lightning. In doing so, they took a 1-0 lead in the series… and stole home-ice advantage. And in the process, they sowed doubt in the minds of the Lightning players.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 20
How the Canadiens Flipped the Script on the Lightning in Game 1
When the Montreal Canadiens walked into Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday evening, most people figured it would be a lesson in experience.
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 20
Canadiens’ fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Montreal Canadiens have gotten off to the ideal start in the Stanley Cup playoffs. They were successful in their road debut against the powerful Tampa Bay Lightning, scoring the winning goal on a power play in overtime thanks to the vicious wrist shot of Juraj Slafkovsky.
Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / April 20
Juraj Slafkovsky praised Martin St-Louis after his hat trick
Juraj Slafkovsky deserves credit. He made the difference at a crucial moment last night in overtime when he scored his third goal of the game to give his team the win.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 20
Clues about the lineup the Canadiens will use tomorrow
Following last night's game, the Canadiens announced that there would be an optional practice early this afternoon. And you know what? Optional or not, all the players who took part in yesterday's game were on the ice today.
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / April 19
Slafkovský Delivers Signature Game 1 Performance in Canadiens’ OT Win
The Montreal Canadiens couldn’t have scripted a better start to their series against the Tampa Bay Lightning. A 4-3 overtime win on the road was as close to the definition of a “perfect playoff game” as the Canadiens might get.
Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / April 19
Game 1 hat trick could be start of Juraj Slafkovsky's playoff breakout for Canadiens
In his brief career, the 22-year-old Slafkovsky has already established himself as a big-game player.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 19
Slafkovský’s Breakout Moment Arrives for the Canadiens
When the Montreal Canadiens‘ young forward Juraj Slafkovský was first trying to find his footing in the NHL, head coach Martin St. Louis used a pretty fitting comparison — the GPS app “Waze.” The idea was simple.
Lane Hutson News / NHL Trade Talk / April 19
What About the Habs Lane Hutson Makes Him Elite?
Lane Hutson put together a breakout season, and it feels like half the NHL still hasn’t caught up yet. The numbers are right there in plain sight. He has put up 78 points (fourth among defensemen), 12 goals, 66 assists, 124 shots, and nearly 24 minutes a night.
Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / April 18
Canadiens’ young core will be leaned on during Stanley Cup playoffs
The Montreal Canadiens have made their way back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second season in a row and enter with dreams of ending Canada’s Stanley Cup drought.
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