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Thank You, Habs For A Great Season

The Montreal Canadiens’ season may be over after they lost in five games against the Carolina Hurricanes, but man, was it one of the best, if not the greatest, seasons I have seen from the Habs in my lifetime.

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Canadiens Expected to Trade Montembeault After Dobes Emergence

Heading into the 2025–26 season, the expectation around the Montreal Canadiens was simple: take another step toward contention and push for a playoff berth.

Connor McDavid News / Dose.ca / May 31

RUMOR! Connor McDavid is reportedly open to being traded to the Canadiens

The Canadiens’ playoff run has caught the attention of the entire NHL. Even the players have been impressed, and some wouldn't say no to coming to play in Montreal.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 31

The CH players are fans of La Victoire

Unfortunately, the Montreal Canadiens won't be holding a Stanley Cup parade through the streets of Montreal this season. It's a shame, but at the same time, no one would have believed that the Habs would make it all the way to the conference finals—exactly seven wins away from the Cup.

Sebastian Aho News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players with the most power play goals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL active hat-trick leaders' quiz

The 'Playoff goal-leaders by NHL team' quiz

The '2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 31

Here are the options for Brendan Gallagher in the final year of his contract

The aspect that drew the most criticism following the Montreal Canadiens' elimination in the conference finals—aside from their lack of shots on goal—was Martin St-Louis's inaction.

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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 31

Beer-drinking on stage: CH players have fun at the Luke Combs concert

The Montreal Canadiens' loss in the Stanley Cup Playoffs conference finals is still fresh in our minds. It doesn't hurt as much as it did that very night, but it's still a disappointment.

Ivan Demidov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 30

Hurricanes ‘do everything faster,’ says Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov

The season for the Montreal Canadiens came to a close on Friday evening at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes, who returned to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in 20 years.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 31

The CH’s run has impressed many people throughout the NHL

The Canadiens' loss yesterday sparked a wave of criticism on social media, and understandably so—it wasn't a pretty sight. However, even if we may be disappointed with the Canadiens' performance in their last four games against Carolina, we have to admit that the team has had an incredible run and an incredible year.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 30

The Canadiens’ Core Is Real: Now What Comes Next?

What a ride for the Montreal Canadiens. Four years after finishing dead last, they’re now Eastern Conference finalists, and you really can’t call this progress anything but a win.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 30

Canadiens rumors: The ‘most pressing’ need for Montreal this offseason, per insider

Despite winning two straight Game 7’s on the road during their run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Montreal Canadiens’ season ended on Friday evening at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final.

Montreal Canadiens News / Trade Talk Sports / May 30

Veteran Canadiens Forward Likely Played His Last Game With Franchise

According to Eric Engels of Sportsnet, Brendan Gallagher has likely played his last game as a member of the Montreal Canadiens. Following a loss to the

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 30

Canadiens Eye Defensive Boost This Summer, Could Trade Veteran Forward

The Montreal Canadiens head into the 2026 offseason in an enviable position: stable, competitive, and trending upward. According to ESPN’s Ryan Clark and Kristen Shilton, there are no glaring weaknesses demanding urgent attention, allowing general manager Kent Hughes to focus on refining a roster that appears close to taking the next step.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 30

Positives the Canadiens Can Take Away from Hurricanes Series Defeat

There was a point during the Montreal Canadiens’ Game 5 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday when all even-quasi-realistic hope the Habs could come back left the Lenovo Center.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 30

‘We’re still far off, and we know it’: Canadiens’ Hutson on Eastern Conference Final loss

While their run to the Eastern Conference Final might’ve been fun and memorable, at times, the Montreal Canadiens didn’t seem to be in the same league as their opponent.

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Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 29

Canadiens eliminated, still way ahead of schedule despite tough playoff exit

Despite a difficult Eastern Conference Final exit, the Montreal Canadiens earned high praise from several insiders, analysts, and fans, including well-known Habs supporter, TSN insider Pierre LeBrun.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 30

Hurricanes back in Stanley Cup Final after Canadiens rout

Winners, losers from Stanley Cup playoffs: Hurricanes back in Cup Final after Canadiens rout

Thanks to the Carolina Hurricanes' 6-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night, the 2026 Stanley Cup Final is now officially set.

Hurricanes to play Golden Knights in Cup Final after ousting Canadiens

Martin St. Louis was ultimately undone by his refusal to make changes

Canadiens eliminated, still way ahead of schedule despite tough playoff exit

Canadiens will have the 28th pick in the upcoming NHL Draft

Bruce Cassidy speaks out against Golden Knights over blocked interviews

David Reinbacher News / The Hockey Writers / May 29

David Reinbacher Is the Solution to the Canadiens’ Defensive Depth Problem

The Montreal Canadiens have exceeded expectations in the 2026 Playoffs and deserve to be celebrated for punching above their weight class, using their offensive skill and competitive spirit, to reach the Eastern Conference Final.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 29

Did the Montreal Canadiens make a mistake at the trade deadline?

One loss is what separates the Montreal Canadiens from a trip to summer vacation. With Friday night’s Game 5 on the horizon from Raleigh, the Montreal faithful are preparing what may be the last dance for the 2025-26 version of their beloved Canadiens. Even with a loss tonight, this season is an unequivocal success for the Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 29

What the Canadiens Are Missing to Win the Stanley Cup

Nobody saw this coming quite like this. The Montreal Canadiens reached the Eastern Conference Final, having clawed their way through back-to-back Game 7s against the Tampa Bay Lightning and Buffalo Sabres.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 29

Can the Canadiens keep their season alive?

The Montreal Canadiens will have their backs against the wall Friday night against the Carolina Hurricanes as they try to keep their season alive in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final.

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The 'Last 70-assist season by NHL team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to reach the 70-assist milestone in a single season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 29

Canadiens Giving Serious 2010 Vibes With the 2026 Playoff Run

The electric atmosphere inside the Bell Centre prior to the start of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final (ECF) provided a connection between this year’s Montreal Canadiens roster and the Cinderella run of 2010 which has been forever linked to one player, Jaroslav Halak.

Nick Suzuki News / Trade Talk Sports / May 28

Nick Suzuki pushes back on the thought that the Canadiens are tired

The return home to the Bell Centre for the Eastern Conference Finals has not been pretty for the Montreal Canadiens. After being outshot 39-13 in a 3-2 overtime loss in Game 3, Game 4 on Wednesday night was somehow even worse, as Montreal was manhandled 4-0 by the Carolina Hurricanes, once again drastically outshot, this time 43-18.

Lane Hutson News / Larry Brown Sports / May 28

Lane Hutson had a vulgar quote about the Canadiens’ Game 4 loss

What the Montreal Canadiens’ offense lacked on Wednesday, Habs defenseman Lane Hutson made up for with profanity following their 4-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final at Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 27

Winners, losers from Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Hurricanes continue to smother Canadiens

The Carolina Hurricanes are one step closer to making their first return to the Stanley Cup Final since the 2005-06 season. Thanks to their 4-0 win over

Have the Carolina Hurricanes won the Mikko Rantanen trade?

Mitch Marner grateful for first Cup Final trip after enduring 'dark times in hockey'

How has John Tortorella impacted the Golden Knights?

Tortorella defends Jared Bednar in wake of West Final sweep

Penguins reportedly re-signed Evgeni Malkin for this one reason