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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.

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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 24

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.

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The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least 300 goals in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most Stanley Cup Playoff goals' quiz

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The 'Last playoff-goals leader by team' quiz

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.

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 / 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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Bleacher Report / May 24

Watch: Biz in the crowd at Canes-Canadiens Game 2 ️

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.

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.

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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.

Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / May 24

Martin St-Louis was rude to a reporter after the game

Unfortunately, the Montreal Canadiens lost 3–2 in overtime to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2 last night. The Habs were just one shot away from putting the Hurricanes in hot water by winning both games in Raleigh, but in the end, the series is now tied 1-1.

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

The '2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes' quiz

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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

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / May 23

So, Why Can the Canadiens Win on the Road?

The Montreal Canadiens have become one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and after stealing Game 1 against the Carolina Hurricanes on the road, people are beginning to ask the same question: Why are the Canadiens so good away from home?

Montreal Canadiens 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.