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Canadiens’ Oliver Kapanen scratched for Game 3; Joe Veleno in

The Montreal Canadiens are making a change to their lineup ahead of Monday’s pivotal Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Carolina Hurricanes.

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The 'Last 50-goal NHL season by team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to score 50 goals in a season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?Note: No Columbus Blue Jacket, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predator, New Jersey Devil, Seattle Kraken, Utah Mammoth player has reached the 50-goal milestone.

Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / May 25

Martin St-Louis: 'I’d rather lose early than late'

Martin St-Louis spoke to the media after today's practice. First, it's worth noting that he confirmed Oliver Kapanen would be left out of tonight's lineup.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 25

Veleno will replace Kapanen, Dach is out, and Struble is holding Hutson back

Way to go, Montreal! We made it through four incredibly intense days with the F1 Grand Prix and the crowds for the Canadiens' first two games in Raleigh.

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NHL News / Dose.ca / May 25

'I can see the Canadiens taking another look at Mason McTavish'

Things are going well for the Canadiens in the playoffs right now. And it's worth noting that the Habs are doing well despite a center line that isn't perfect.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Jakub Dobes News / Professor Press Box / May 24

Jakub Dobes Has Given the Canadiens a New Playoff Identity

For most of this rebuild, the Montreal Canadiens have been described in pretty simple terms: young, skilled, energetic, still learning how to handle playoff hockey.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 24

Montreal Canadiens Quick Hits: Danault, Anderson & Dobes

Not the prettiest night for the Montreal Canadiens, but they never folded — even when Carolina turned up the pressure. Everything the Canes threw at them seemed to hit bodies, sticks, or a goalie who bailed them out until OT.

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 24

Canadiens in solid position entering Game 3 vs. Hurricanes

With home-ice advantage now in their back pocket, the Montreal Canadiens are excited about a return home for Game 3 of their Eastern Conference final against the visiting Carolina Hurricanes on Monday evening.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 25

The CH tied an embarrassing record

The Canadiens may have found a winning formula since the start of the playoffs… but on Friday night, it finally caught up with them a bit. Because yes, the Habs tied a rather embarrassing record in their 3-2 overtime loss to the Hurricanes in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 24

The average ticket price at the Bell Centre is ridiculous

Only four teams remain in the NHL playoffs. Yet one franchise seems to be in a league of its own. The Montreal Canadiens. But not because of their performance on the ice… Jeremy Filosa shared today the average ticket prices for the four teams still in the running, and honestly, the numbers are completely absurd.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 24

Home-ice struggles: Martin St-Louis thinks the players are trying too hard

Tomorrow night, the Canadiens will play their first Eastern Conference Final game at the Bell Centre in front of their home crowd since 2014. The atmosphere in the stands is likely to be electric as the team returns from Carolina with the series tied 1-1.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 24

Why the Canadiens’ Love for Their Fans Hurts Their Game

Home ice should be an advantage, but sometimes it feels like a pressure cooker — and that’s exactly what Martin St. Louis was getting at when he talked about the Montreal Canadiens trying too hard for their fans.

Jayden Struble News / Dose.ca / May 24

'I’d like to see Adam Engström play in place of Jayden Struble tomorrow'

Last night, the Canadiens and the Hurricanes played a game that was very different from the first one in the series. The Hurricanes played a very tight game in a defensive battle that resembled a chess match, which the home team won 3-2 in overtime.

Martin St. Louis News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 24

What Canadiens HC Martin St. Louis said about being not ‘terrible’ in Game 2 loss to Hurricanes

The Montreal Canadiens nearly returned home with a convincing 2-0 series lead, but the Carolina Hurricanes fought back to earn a 3-2 overtime win in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Final on Saturday night.

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Phillip Danault News / Dose.ca / May 24

Phillip Danault has been the NHL’s leading scorer since May 14

From the moment he joined the Canadiens (or returned, one might say), Phillip Danault has found a way to contribute to the Montreal team's success. His defensive skills help the team, but since the series against the Sabres, we've also seen him rediscover his offensive touch.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 24

Canadiens Officially Hit Contender Status Despite Game 2 Loss

Just like the Montreal Canadiens did Game 1, the Carolina Hurricanes undeniably deserved Game 2, winning 3-2 in overtime. They outplayed the Habs in every

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / May 24

'Lane Hutson is okay,' says Martin St-Louis

Last night, all Canadiens fans held their breath for a moment Early in overtime, Taylor Hall hit Lane Hutson… and Hutson seemed to be in pain right away.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / May 24

Another goal conceded very early on: Jakub Dobes is hard on himself

Since the start of the series against the Buffalo Sabres, the Montreal Canadiens have fallen into a bad habit: conceding a goal very early in the game.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 24

The Canadiens won’t win the series if they fall back into their old habits

The Canadiens nearly pulled off a huge upset last night against the Carolina Hurricanes, coming within a single shot of winning a game in which they played rather mediocrely.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 23

Hurricanes' OT win evens series, snaps long drought for franchise

Facing pressure to avoid falling into an 0-2 series hole, the Carolina Hurricanes evened the NHL's Eastern Conference Final with a 3-2 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens.

Nikolaj Ehlers' 2nd goal in OT helps Canes even series with Canadiens

Winners, losers from Saturday's NHL playoffs: Hurricanes get even with OT win

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NHL News / Yardbarker / May 23

Winners, losers from Saturday's NHL playoffs: Hurricanes get even with OT win

The NHL's Eastern Conference Finals continued on Saturday night with the Carolina Hurricanes picking up a 3-2 overtime win against the Montreal Canadiens.

Hurricanes' OT win evens series, snaps long drought for franchise

Cale Makar to determine when to return to Avalanche lineup

Winners, losers from Friday's Stanley Cup playoffs

Which Round 2 loser team has the most concerning outlook?

Sidney Crosby shares big update about Evgeni Malkin

Crosby reveals massive news about Penguins future, possible retirement

Martin St. Louis News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 23

Canadiens’ Martin St. Louis reveals secret behind road success in postseason

The Montreal Canadiens became the first team to defeat the Carolina Hurricanes during this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs. Montreal defeated Carolina in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final, on Thursday.

Elliotte Friedman News / NHL Trade Talk / May 22

Burrows Helped Montreal Cash In on Carolina’s Risky Style

Elliotte Friedman was all over this point. The Montreal Canadiens didn’t just stumble into a win. They had a plan, and Alex Burrows is a big reason why.

Alexander Zharovsky News / Professor Press Box / May 22

Why the Canadiens Won't Regret Drafting Alexander Zharovsky

Alexander Zharovsky is one of those young wingers who looks like he’s been playing above his age group for a while now. The Montreal Canadiens clearly saw something they liked enough to move up and grab him, sending picks 41 and 49 to Carolina to get No.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 22

Canadiens’ Accelerated Rebuild Is the New Standard

When president of hockey operations Jeff Gorton and general manager (GM) Kent Hughes took the reins of the Montreal Canadiens in the winter of 2022, they inherited a historic franchise in absolute freefall.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 21

Hurricanes' ECF struggles continue in Game 1 loss

Winners, losers from Thursday's NHL playoffs: Hurricanes' ECF struggles continue

The NHL's Eastern Conference Finals began on Thursday night, and it was a wildly impressive win by the Montreal Canadiens as they dominated the Carolina Hurricanes, 6-2, to take a 1-0 series lead.

Canadiens attack stuns Hurricanes in Eastern Final opener

Sidney Crosby reveals massive news about future, possible retirement

Nathan MacKinnon didn't sugarcoat why the Avalanche lost Game 1

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