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Canadiens Still Have More to Play for After Clinching a Playoff Spot

The Montreal Canadiens have officially punched their ticket to the playoffs, but in Montreal, that was never meant to be the finish line. After a season filled with growth, key performances, and important stretches, the team has secured its place among the Eastern Conference contenders.

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False information about Patrik Laine is circulating

What's going on with Patrik Laine? The guy is getting paid $9.1 million by the Montreal Canadiens to play hockey; he's been practicing (sometimes as a defenseman) with the team since January 16, but his name is still on the injured list.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / April 6

Habs Players Can Use Rest Before the Playoffs

Now that the Montreal Canadiens have officially clinched their spot in the playoffs on Sunday afternoon, and unlike last season, the Habs will want to do more than just make the postseason.

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

NHL News / Dose.ca / April 7

Atlantic Division: The Sabres Pull Ahead of the Canadiens

The Canadiens will be back in action tomorrow night at the Bell Centre against the Florida Panthers. With a playoff berth secured, Martin St-Louis's men can now look up the standings, as they still have a chance to finish first in the division.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Cole Caufield News / Field Level Media / April 6

Canadiens, Cole Caufield shooting for goals against Panthers

The playoff-bound Montreal Canadiens host the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night and Cole Caufield has history to chase down. The Canadiens (45-22-10, 100 points) clinched their second consecutive Stanley Cup Playoffs appearance on Sunday, despite having their eight-game winning streak snapped by a 3-0 loss to the visiting New Jersey Devils.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / April 6

Advanced Stats: Jakub Dobes Omitted from the Top 10 for the Calder Trophy

Jakub Dobes is having an excellent rookie season. When the Habs were looking for a No. 1 goaltender, he stepped up and became the team's rock. He is largely

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 6

Canadiens’ 5 Likeliest First-Round Opponents in 2026 Playoffs

Through a quirk, the Montreal Canadiens find themselves in second place in the Atlantic Division with 100 points, without having clinched a playoff spot, while the Buffalo Sabres, who sit below directly them with the same point total have.

Jacob Fowler News / NHL Trade Talk / April 6

The Calm Factor: How Jacob Fowler Gives the Canadiens an Edge

Jacob Fowler’s numbers this season aren’t cartoonishly dominant, but they’re encouraging in all the right ways. He’s 21, he’s played 16 games, and he’s posted a 2.52 GAA with a save percentage of .904.

Joe Veleno News / Dose.ca / April 6

Joe Veleno: The Canadiens need to offer him a new contract

I have a little secret to share. In the first half of the season, I'd watch Joe Veleno play and think to myself… this: Come on, for heaven's sake. What is he doing in the lineup?

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 6

Here’s when the Canadiens could play their first playoff game

The Canadiens lost 3-0 last night to the Devils at the Bell Centre. But the team's loss doesn't change the fact that the Habs still managed to clinch a playoff spot yesterday.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 6

3 Canadiens Prospects Rising When It Matters Most in the Playoffs

The Montreal Canadiens’ prospect pool has been one of the organization’s biggest strengths over the past few years, and right now, that depth is beginning to show itself where it matters most, in the playoffs.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 6

The three teams most likely to face the Canadiens in the first round

Barring a massive upset, the Lightning, the Sabres, or the Canadiens will finish at the top of the Atlantic Division. There's still a chance (mathematically speaking) that the Bruins could finish at the top of the division… but let's just say it's not exactly likely.