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On YouTubeMontreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 2
Canadiens’ Third Line Has Been Their Secret Weapon in the 2026 Playoffs
In the high-stakes environment of the NHL Playoffs, championship aspirations often hinge on more than just top-tier talent; they rely on the emergence of unexpected heroes from the bottom six.
Martin St. Louis News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 2
Canadiens’ Martin St. Louis drops ‘no panic’ truth bomb after heartwrenching Game 6 loss
The Montreal Canadiens were one goal away from taking out the Tampa Bay Lightning and winning a Stanley Cup Playoff round for the first time in five years — but they were unable to get one by Andrei Vasilevskiy in a 1-0 overtime loss in Game 6 at the Bell Centre on Friday night.
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 2
Game 6 Tough Pill, But Not Close to the Ending
The Montreal Canadiens played a near-perfect home game in Game 6. They loaded the slot, hit posts, blocked shots, and spent most of the night doing everything you’d want from a desperate playoff team.
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Noah Dobson News / Dose.ca / May 2
'Unless there’s a major turnaround, Noah Dobson will play tomorrow.'
Tomorrow night, the Canadiens will play for their season against the Lightning. The two teams will face off in Game 7 of their first-round series… and the loser of this game will see their season come to an end.
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.
Tornado warning in Tampa: The Lightning hold the edge over the Canadiens
Tomorrow night, the Canadiens and the Lightning will face off in Game 7 of their first-round series. We'll finally have a winner in this very, very close series.
Martin St. Louis News / Athlon Sports / May 2
Martin St. Louis Sends ‘Destiny’ Message Before Canadiens' Game 7
The Montreal Canadiens will have to deliver in a win-or-go-home Game 7 on the road following Friday's 1-0 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 at Bell Centre in Montreal.
Kirby Dach News / Dose.ca / May 2
A new contract for Kirby Dach… or not?
Kirby Dach turned 25 last January. He is set to become partially unrestricted this summer, then fully unrestricted at age 26 in the summer of 2027. The Albertan stands 6'4” and tips the scales at 215 lbs.
Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / May 2
Martin St-Louis: A legendary photo with fans after Game 6
Martin St-Louis is an emotional man, but he's able to keep a cool head when it counts. In particular, he often remains unfazed when surrounded by Canadiens fans.
The Bell Centre will be packed for Game 7
Seriously, if there's one series that deserved to go the full seven games, it's the one between the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning. It's really unfortunate that the series didn't end last night in six games at the Bell Centre, but it seems like it was inevitable that the two teams would go all the way to the final game.
Jon Cooper News / Dose.ca / May 2
Jon Cooper teased Canadiens fans after the win: 'One more'
Yesterday's game between the Canadiens and the Lightning was absolutely wild. Even though the Canadiens' players missed about 25,573 quality scoring chances (that's a big problem), it was clear that the intensity was there.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1
Andrei Vasilevskiy sends Lightning to Game 7 with dominant performance
The Montreal Canadiens might be in trouble.
Noah Dobson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 1
Canadiens get Noah Dobson injury update before Lightning Game 6
The Montreal Canadiens are preparing for Game 6 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Habs have played this series without Noah Dobson to this point, as he recovers from a late-season injury.
Lane Hutson News / The Sick Podcast / May 1
What Makes Lane Hutson So Successful In the Playoffs
Despite Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson being undersized at just 5’9″ and 160 lbs, he has thrived in the NHL playoffs thus far in what is usually a style of play that benefits the bigger and stronger players in the NHL as the game gets more physical.
Jakub Dobes: the worst goalie among the remaining Eastern Conference teams, according to Henrik Lundqvist
Jakub Dobes has been on a hot streak in goal for the Habs so far. The rookie goaltender has won three of his five starts, posting a 2.49 goals-against average and a .903 save percentage.
Noah Dobson News / The Hockey Writers / May 1
Canadiens Will Face a Tough Blue Line Decision When Dobson Returns
The Montreal Canadiens are in a position not many expected heading into this series against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Despite missing one of their most important defencemen in Noah Dobson, the Habs have more than held their own through five games.
Brendan Gallagher News / The Sick Podcast / April 30
The Importance That Brendan Gallagher Has To The Habs
Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher is nearing the end of his NHL career as he is far from being as effective on the ice as he was just even a year ago, but there is no denying that he is still very important to the success of the Habs.
Cole Caufield News / The Sick Podcast / April 30
Cole Caufield Nominated For Lady Byng Trophy
On Thursday, the NHL announced that Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield is one of the three nominees for the Lady Byng Trophy given to the player who exemplifies the best sportsmanship around the league while also being among the league’s top players.
Josh Anderson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30
Canadiens’ Josh Anderson drops ‘best’ truth bomb on Stanley Cup Playoffs in Montreal
The electricity of the Bell Centre when the Montreal Canadiens hit the ice for a Stanley Cup Playoffs game is second-to-none. It is one of the best atmospheres in the sport as 21,105 screaming Montreal hockey fans crowd in to cheer on their favorite team.
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / April 30
The Calm Behind Montreal’s Surprising Stability in Net
Kaiden Guhle was basically gushing about Jakub Dobes in a recent interview. As Guhle said, his goalie “lives for this” and walks into big moments with the kind of chill you envy.
Brendan Gallagher News / Daily Faceoff / April 30
Brendan Gallagher gave Canadiens new life in Game 5 victory
The Montreal Canadiens came up with a huge win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5 of their first-round series on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead and push the Lightning to the brink.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 30
2 Positives & 2 Negatives in Canadiens 3-2 Win Over the Lightning
The Montreal Canadiens pulled off a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5. It felt like one of those ugly, scrappy victories that you cheer louder for than a pretty one.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 29
Canadiens overcome blown leads vs. Lightning to steal Game 5
In one of the closest series of the first round, the Montreal Canadiens stole Game 5 from the Tampa Bay Lightning with the only third-period goal.
Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / April 25
Martin St. Louis keeps Canadiens grounded despite series advantage
The Montreal Canadiens have taken control of their Stanley Cup playoff series, but within the team's environment, they are far from celebrating.
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