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On YouTubeKirby Dach News / ESPN / April 25
Montreal fans back Dach after online harassment 
After two costly mistakes in Montreal's Game 2 loss, Kirby Dach received so much online harassment that he deactivated his Instagram account. But when fans chanted his name in warmups Friday, he responded with a monster night in a 3-2 overtime win.
Lane Hutson News / Field Level Media / April 24
Lane Hutson notches OT winner to give Habs 2-1 series lead on Lightning
Lane Hutson scored 2:09 into overtime and the host Montreal Canadiens took Game 3 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.
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?
Josh Anderson News / Professor Press Box / April 24
How Josh Anderson Is Leading the Canadiens
There might not be a player embracing playoff hockey more right now for the Montreal Canadiens than Josh Anderson. Through the first two games of this series, he’s looked like a different version of himself — faster, heavier, and far more direct in everything he does.
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 / Dose.ca / April 25
The Canadiens win (again) in overtime
After splitting the first two games in Tampa Bay, the Canadiens and the Lightning returned to Montreal for the crucial Game 3. Martin St-Louis made no changes to his roster, but he shuffled his lines.
Kirby Dach News / Dose.ca / April 24
72 hours after his poor performance, Kirby Dach scores a big goal
Kirby Dach didn’t have a good game during his team’s overtime loss in Game 2. He played so poorly that he was the target of harassment on social media, and his presence for Game 3 was far from certain.
The Canadiens remain in control of the series, Dach thanks the fans, Hagel and Kucherov booed
The Canadiens played two games at the Bell Centre last year, but it seems like playoff fever in 2026 is stronger than ever. The Canadiens proved to the whole world that they're still the masters of introductions.
NHL News / The Sick Podcast / April 24
The Habs Looking To Gain Some Momentum From Home Ice
The Montreal Canadiens play their first home game of the playoffs tonight against the Tampa Lightning, as they hope to rebound from a tough overtime loss in Game 2.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 24
Introducing the Canadiens’ 'Victory Board'
In the playoffs, some teams like to have a meaningful item to help motivate them as they advance through the postseason. It's no different this year in Montreal.
Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / April 24
No Ginette Reno, the guys sent back to Laval, and Nick Suzuki’s leadership
In the past, playoff hockey was synonymous with Ginette Reno. The legendary Quebec singer, as you no doubt know, was a key part of the Canadiens' playoff games in the 2010s.
Kirby Dach News / Dose.ca / April 24
Kirby Dach is not at today’s practice: he’s not helping himself
Will Martin St-Louis make any changes to his lineup for tonight's game? That's the question on everyone's mind in town. And everyone has an opinion on the matter.
Kirby Dach News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 24
Canadiens’ Kirby Dach supported by teammates after Game 2 OT blunders
The Montreal Canadiens lost Game 2 against the Tampa Bay Lightning in overtime during their first-round series. Unfortunately, the sequence leading to the loss drew criticism toward forward Kirby Dach.
Cole Caufield News / The Sick Podcast / April 24
Discussing Cole Caufield’s Must-Read Article In The Player’s Tribune
On Thursday, Cole Caufield released an article in the Players’ Tribune to talk about his beginnings in hockey and where he is today. The article is a great way for Caufield to create hype in the city ahead of Game 3 on Friday night.
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 23
Canadiens, Lightning head into critical third game of OT-laden series
The Montreal Canadiens return home for Game 3 of their best-of-seven series against the Tampa Bay Lightning and have a chance to maintain the home-ice advantage they claimed in the opening game of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal.
Kirby Dach News / NHL Trade Talk / April 23
Canadiens Face Tough Call on Kirby Dach as Criticism Boils Over
The Montreal Canadiens have a decision to make ahead of Game 3 — and it goes beyond just icing the best team. Kirby Dach is dealing with a storm that has impacted him personally.
Brendan Gallagher News / The Sick Podcast / April 23
Why The Habs Need Brendan Gallagher In The Lineup
The Montreal Canadiens are by far the more inexperienced team in their playoff series with the Tampa Bay Lightning, and while they’ve managed well so far, two games into the series, injecting some experience into their lineup for Game 3 would greatly benefit the Habs.
Zachary Bolduc News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 23
What Will The Canadiens Do With Zachary Bolduc?
The Canadiens are tied at one game apiece in their first-round series against the Lightning. They have a number of healthy scratches at forward thanks to their depth, but one young player is looking to leave an impression and avoid sitting out for any length of time.
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 23
Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis details what makes Ivan Demidov a playoff player
The Montreal Canadiens are looking to advance past round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2021. The Canadiens took Game 1 in overtime thanks to a Juraj Slafkovsky hat-trick, but fell in overtime in Game 2.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 23
Canadiens’ Special Teams Giving Them an Edge for Now
Playoff hockey often comes down to the smallest details, and early in this series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning, one factor is standing above the rest: special teams.
Martin St. Louis News / Professor Press Box / April 22
Why Martin St. Louis Is Nailing It as the Habs’ Head Coach
Martin St. Louis just knows how to coach in today’s NHL. That might sound simple, but it really isn’t. He’s calm behind the bench, clear in his messaging, and because he’s actually done it at the highest level as a player, his voice carries real weight in the room.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 21
Brandon Hagel's Gordie Howe hat trick saves Lightning from 2-0 hole in win over Canadiens
Tampa Bay Lightning left winger Brandon Hagel was a busy man on Tuesday night.
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 / 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.
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