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Canadiens News & Rumours: Slafkovsky Dominates in Game 1, Tensions Boil Over in Game 2 & More

The Montreal Canadiens‘ playoff run is well underway, and the energy around the team hasn’t felt like this in a while. After a strong regular season, the Canadiens are now locked into a hard-fought first-round matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Doubt has set in

Yesterday's loss by the Canadiens is sure to leave its mark. I'm not saying this in a defeatist way. I'm saying it in the sense that the Canadiens' players weren't perfect, but they still had a chance to win.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 22

Martin St-Louis comes to Kirby Dach’s defense

Kirby Dach must not be feeling well this morning. The Canadiens lost, and he played a part in the defeat. Let's be honest: his lackluster play in overtime didn't exactly impress the crowd.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / April 22

Jakub Dobes shares his message: 'Everyone needs to do better'

The Canadiens lost yesterday in Florida. As I mentioned, it wasn't all perfect. The Canadiens' lack of experience was particularly evident, and the veteran-led Lightning found a way to win in overtime.

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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?

The 'NHL hat-trick leaders since 2000-01' quiz

The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 22

A lack of experience sank the Canadiens: Brendan Gallagher, on the other hand, has it

In the playoffs, experience is key. Dave Roberts, manager of a modern dynasty (the Los Angeles Dodgers), recently explained why he brought veteran Miguel Rojas into the lineup for the last two games of the World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays: experience.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 21

Brandon Hagel's Gordie Howe hat trick lifts Lightning

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.

Strong second period allows Bruins to level series with Sabres

'We're right there': Ducks hungry to even series with Oilers

Commissioner Gary Bettman: Future NHL expansion will cost substantially more than $1 billion

Wild's Marcus Foligno: Stars 'can't hang with us 5-on-5' entering G3

The '2003-04 Tampa Bay Lightning' quiz

Lane Hutson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 21

Watch Canadiens’ Lane Hutson fire first career NHL playoff goal

Lane Hutson is quickly becoming one of the NHL’s top offensive defenseman, and his first career playoff goal for the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night almost certainly won’t be his last.

NHL News / Dose.ca / April 21

VIDEO: Yanni Gourde teases Arber Xhekaj in the middle of a scrum

Tonight, the Canadiens are in Tampa Bay for Game 2 of their series against the Lightning. And so far, things are really heating up. Josh Anderson hits like a train… and Scott Sabourin is working hard to invite him to a dance.

Lane 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.

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.

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.

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The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz

The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz

NHL News / Dose.ca / April 21

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.

NHL News / Dose.ca / April 20

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 / 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.

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 Slafkovsky's playoff breakout

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.

Slafkovsky makes history with first career playoff hat trick

Slafkovsky scores three, including OT, to top Lightning

Sabres' return to playoffs begins with stunning win

Scott Wedgewood should be Avalanche's primary postseason goalie

Goalie interference reviews will be big problem in Stanley Cup playoffs

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.