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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 17
Canadiens Have Reason to Stay Optimistic for Game 7 vs. Sabres
While this wasn’t the outcome Montreal Canadiens had hoped for, they can find comfort in the fact their 8-3 Game 6 loss to the Buffalo Sabres represented yet another lopsided battle in this ongoing war.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 17
The Hurricanes’ (very) long break: 12 days without playing… and it could end badly
The Sabres were able to beat (or crush, if you will) the Montreal Canadiens last night at the Bell Centre. The result? This means a decisive Game 7 will be necessary between the two teams to determine who advances to the Eastern Conference Finals.
Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / May 17
The Canadiens’ worst game of 2026: Martin St-Louis needs to make a change
For the first time in the playoffs, the Montreal Canadiens were outplayed by their opponent, whereas the Habs had previously either won close games or dominated their opponents.
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / May 17
Juraj Slafkovsky is clearly playing through an injury
Pretty much all of the Montreal Canadiens' players put in a lackluster performance last night, as simply nothing was going right for the team. There was no cohesion, no grit, no intensity, no emotion, and no desire to close out the series.
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 17
An SPVM car was set on fire after the Canadiens’ loss
The Montreal Canadiens' 8-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres last night in Game 6 really stung Habs fans. It was a crushing and deeply frustrating loss that has discouraged many fans, even some of the most optimistic ones.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 17
The Canadiens shut down the Bell Centre
The Montreal Canadiens unfortunately missed a great opportunity last night to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals by eliminating the Buffalo Sabres.
Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / May 17
Many fans were discouraged after yesterday’s game—but not Jakub Dobes
Yesterday, Jakub Dobes and the Canadiens let one slip away. Everyone agrees it was the Canadiens' worst game since the start of the playoffs. And you can't blame it on a young team still finding its footing, since the Sabres aren't exactly seasoned, you know.
Martin St. Louis News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 17
Canadiens’ Martin St. Louis gives credit to Sabres for ‘very good’ Game 6 performance
The Montreal Canadiens could not eliminate the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night. They had the chance to advance to the East Final for the first time since 2014.
Nick Suzuki News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 17
Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki drops ‘worst game’ admission after ugly Game 6 loss to Sabres
The Montreal Canadiens missed a chance to close out their second-round series on Saturday night after an 8-3 defeat against the Buffalo Sabres in Game 6 at Bell Centre.
Ivan Demidov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 16
Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov reaches Henri Richard territory with Game 6 goal vs. Sabres
The Montreal Canadiens are taking on the Buffalo Sabres in Game 6 of the second round. Montreal can make its first East Finals appearance since 2014 with a win.
NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / May 16
Canadiens had the most ridiculous start to Game 6 against the Sabres
The Montreal Canadiens had a blazing start to Game 6 of their second-round series against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. The Habs trailed early, with
The CH squandered a two-goal lead and lost Game 6
Tonight, the Canadiens had the chance to eliminate the Sabres, and to mark the occasion, they played their first playoff game on a Saturday night—at the Bell Centre, no less.
Jacob Trouba News / Dose.ca / May 16
Free agents: Jacob Trouba could be an attractive target for the Canadiens
Even though the Canadiens are still playing, it's already May 15, and we're just six weeks away from July 1 and the opening of the free-agent market. Although there won't be many big names available, this will be an opportunity for some teams to bring in reinforcements and fill certain gaps in their rosters.
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 16
A Star Is Emerging, a Captain Is Dominating: Demidov and Suzuki
There’s a real electric vibe around Montreal right now, and it mostly comes down to two Montreal Canadiens players: Ivan Demidov and Nick Suzuki. Demidov’s been everywhere — scoring his first playoff goal in Game 5, buzzing the net, firing shots, and setting up plays.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 16
Alexandre Texier Is Proving the Canadiens Right in the Playoffs
When the Canadiens signed Alexandre Texier to a two-year contract extension in January, only seven weeks after bringing him in as a free agent, the reaction was mixed.
Zachary Bolduc News / The Hockey Writers / May 16
Canadiens Are Seeing the Real Zachary Bolduc in the Playoffs
When the Montreal Canadiens acquired Zachary Bolduc from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for Logan Mailloux, the reactions were mixed. Some questioned if the Canadiens gave up too much for a winger.
Montreal Canadiens News / Trade Talk Sports / May 15
Martin St. Louis Opens Up on Sticking With Jakub Dobes in Game 5
Jakub Dobes hit his first real stumbling block during these Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday night. Having allowed more than three goals just once all postseason, the Montreal Canadiens’ netminder was beaten three times in the first period of Game 5 in Buffalo, which led many to question whether backup Jacob Fowler would see the net.
Lane Hutson News / Daily Faceoff / May 15
Canadiens’ Lane Hutson is already a playoff superstar
BUFFALO – “Sorry, what the f—- was that? He’s insane!” Yes, Buffalo Sabres fan in the Buffaslug jersey. Yes, he is. Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson is a human highlight reel, worth every penny you spent to watch him up close.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 15
2 Canadiens Prospects Gaining Experience & Development at World Championship
The Montreal Canadiens will once again have a few young prospects representing their countries at the IIHF World Championship, giving the organization another opportunity to evaluate important pieces of the future in meaningful hockey games.
Ivan Demidov News / Daily Faceoff / May 14
Welcome to the Ivan Demidov show, Montreal Canadiens fans
BUFFALO – Heading into Game 5, 11 players at least one goal for the Montreal Canadiens. Jake Evans made it 12 early in the second. Ivan Demidov, though?
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 15
Winners, losers from Thursday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Mitch Marner on Conn Smythe run
The Golden Knights are halfway to a Stanley Cup, and Mitch Marner is one of the biggest driving forces behind that success.
Alex Newhook News / NHL Trade Talk / May 13
Alex Newhook 2026 NHL Playoffs: Montreal’s Clutch Performer Is On Fire
Alex Newhook’s 2026 NHL playoff run is quickly becoming one of the best stories of the postseason. With six goals and counting, five of them in his last three games, the Montreal Canadiens forward is playing the best hockey of his career at exactly the right time.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 12
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen takes over in net as Sabres even series with Game 4 comeback
Coming off back-to-back losses, each by four goals, the Buffalo Sabres knew their backs were against the proverbial wall on Tuesday night. Faced with
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 13
Winners, losers from Tuesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Sabres' Zach Benson scores game-winner on his birthday
The second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Tuesday night, with the Buffalo Sabres facing the Montreal Canadiens on the road and the Vegas Golden Knights hosting the Anaheim Ducks.
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