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On YouTubeKirby Dach News / Dose.ca / April 20
Gilbert Delorme fell off his daughter’s roof (but he’s on the radio this morning)
When Gilbert Delorme criticizes a player like Kirby Dach (for example) for not giving it his all, we know he's not just talking out of thin air. Why? Because when he played, he always gave it his all.
Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / April 19
Canadiens hero Juraj Slafkovsky makes history with first career playoff hat trick
Slafkovsky's trifecta of goals resulted in the first playoff hat trick of his young career.
The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz
There have been 54 players to record multiple hat tricks in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the NHL's Modern Era (since 1967-68) can you name in six minutes?
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.
Juraj Slafkovsky News / The Hockey Writers / April 19
Canadiens’ Slafkovsky Wins Game 1 with Record-Tying Hat Trick
The records keep on coming for the Montreal Canadiens, with forward Juraj Slafkovsky getting in on the action this time. He ended Game 1 in overtime with his third goal to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Sunday in Tampa.
NHL News / Stadium Rant / April 19
Montreal Canadiens Vs. Tampa Bay Lightning: Slafkovský Overtime Goal Secures 1-0 Series Lead
The Montreal Canadiens opened their 2026 Stanley Cup Playoff run in dramatic fashion, skating past the Tampa Bay Lightning in a thrilling Game 1 that needed overtime to decide a winner.
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.
Juraj Slafkovsky News / Field Level Media / April 19
Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky scores 3, including OT, to top Lightning
Juraj Slafkovsky netted his hat-trick game-winner 1:22 into the postseason's first overtime, and the visiting Montreal Canadiens stunned the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Sunday in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.
Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / April 19
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.
NHL News / Professor Press Box / April 20
Can the Canadiens Actually Take Down the Lightning?
Let’s not kid ourselves, the Montreal Canadiens beating the Tampa Bay Lightning isn’t the most likely script. But it’s not fantasy either. There’s a path here.
Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / April 19
Juraj Slafkovsky secures the win for the CH by completing his hat trick
The Canadiens played the first game of their series against the powerful Lightning in Tampa Bay. Alexandre Carrier was making his return to action after not having played since March 29.
Alex Newhook News / The Sick Podcast / April 19
Why Alex Newhook Could Be An Unsung Hero For The Habs
The Montreal Canadiens have multiple stars that fans have high expectations for ahead of their first-round matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning. With that being said, it may be hard to predict a player who could end up being an unexpected hero for the Habs, but one player who may fit that profile is forward Alex Newhook.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 19
Slafkovský’s Breakout Moment Arrives for the Canadiens
When the Montreal Canadiens‘ young forward Juraj Slafkovský was first trying to find his footing in the NHL, head coach Martin St. Louis used a pretty fitting comparison — the GPS app “Waze.” The idea was simple.
NHL News / The Sick Podcast / April 19
Previewing Game 1 of The Montreal Canadiens Vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Series
Today is the day; Game 1 of the Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (50-26-6) is finally here. The two teams will face off at 5:45 p.m.
Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / April 19
'Situational Scoring': Cole Caufield is in a league of his own
As we all know, Cole Caufield is an excellent goal-scorer and knows (very well) how to find the back of the net in clutch moments. In fact, Caufield led the league in game-winners and overtime goals this season.
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.
Nikita Kucherov News / The Hockey Writers / April 19
Canadiens Haven’t Forgotten Kucherov’s 2021 Remark Ahead of Playoff Rematch
After winning his second straight Stanley Cup, Nikita Kucherov, still shirtless, walked up to the podium and made a comment that Montreal Canadiens fans and players alike have not forgotten.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 19
Canadiens’ Likeliest Unlikely Heroes Ahead of 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
Around these parts, ex-NHLer Rene Bourque is something of a folk hero, based on how he came on to score eight goals in 17 games during the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs to help lead the Montreal Canadiens to the third round, rarely to be heard from again.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 19
5,000 CH fans are getting ready to take over the Lightning’s arena
When the Canadiens play in Tampa Bay, you often see red jerseys in the stands. Some of the team's fans live in Florida… and others sometimes decide to make the trip to cheer on their team on the road.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 19
Canadiens Goaltending Strategy Looked Excessive…Now It Looks Smart
The Montreal Canadiens have not had a goaltending situation this good in a long time. Think about what came after Patrick Roy left in December 1995. Jocelyn Thibault stepped into an impossible situation as Roy’s successor and never really had a chance.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 19
Salary cap in the playoffs: The Canadiens are expected to have the lowest payroll among the 16 teams
The Montreal Canadiens kick off their 2026 playoff campaign this afternoon at 5:45 p.m. against the Lightning in Tampa Bay. We're likely in for an exciting Game 1 between two teams that hate each other but also know how to play hockey.
Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / April 18
Canadiens’ young core will be leaned on during Stanley Cup playoffs
The Montreal Canadiens have made their way back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second season in a row and enter with dreams of ending Canada’s Stanley Cup drought.
Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / April 17
Funny Thing Happened on the Way to a Canadiens’ Rebuild
The goal for this still-rebuilding Montreal Canadiens group was never all that complicated. Get back to the playoffs. That was the ask. Nothing flashy, nothing unrealistic—just take a step forward and see where it leads.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 15
Columbus Blue Jackets' losing culture is becoming major problem
It can be very difficult to get a sense for the mood around a team unless you are actually in their locker room every day and seeing things up close and personal. But sometimes there are hints and clues when an environment has turned rotten, and the Columbus Blue Jackets are showing a lot of them.
Michael Hage News / NHL Trade Talk / April 14
Michael Hage’s agent addresses Canadiens trade speculation
Pat Brisson, the agent for Montreal Canadiens prospect Michael Hage, has shot down any speculation that the forward is looking for a way to get himself off the Canadiens.
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