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Canadiens clinch berth in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Montreal Canadiens are heading back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second year in a row. The Canadiens clinched their spot in the 16-team field by virtue of a loss by the Detroit Red Wings to the Minnesota Wild earlier Sunday afternoon.

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The Canadiens have officially qualified for the playoffs

In the end, the Canadiens didn't have to wait for their game to officially clinch a spot in the playoffs. Thanks to the Red Wings' loss to the Wild, the Habs have secured their second consecutive appearance in the NHL playoffs.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 5

On cusp of playoff berth, Canadiens vie for sweep of Devils

The Montreal Canadiens have a basket of Easter eggs to hunt when they play host to the New Jersey Devils on Sunday in the second half of a home-and-home series.

Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / April 5

Five players with 60 or more points: a first in the NHL this season

Unfortunately, Cole Caufield failed to reach the 50-goal mark last night in the Montreal Canadiens' 4-3 shootout victory over the New Jersey Devils. The Habs' #13 still managed two assists, and we can take comfort in the fact that Caufield will score his famous 50th goal of the season in Montreal, at the Bell Centre, in front of a raucous crowd.

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Michael Hage News / The Sick Podcast / April 4

Huge Praise For Michael Hage From His College Coach

On Friday’s episode of The Sick Podcast—The Eye Test with Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy, Michigan Wolverines head coach Brandon Naurato was the guest to discuss Montreal Canadiens’ top prospect Michael Hage’s game and what he has seen from the 2024 First Round Pick.

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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

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 5

Perfect road trip: the CH is now in second place in the Atlantic Division

The Canadiens couldn’t clinch a playoff spot tonight, but they could cut the magic number to one. Jakub Dobes returned to the net, backed up by Samuel Montembeault.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / April 4

Samuel Montembeault will serve as assistant tonight

The Canadiens will face the Devils in a few minutes. With a win, Montreal would finish its road trip with a perfect 5-0 record. For the occasion, Jakub Dobes will look to build on his momentum.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / April 4

Montreal’s Odds Are Worse Than Ottawa’s With a Better Team

Montreal’s fans have every right to be baffled. The Montreal Canadiens have ripped off seven straight wins, boast a dazzling goal differential, and sit with a 99.93% chance of making the playoffs.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / April 4

Nick Suzuki is clear: his goal is to finish first in the Eastern Conference

The Habs are currently in the midst of a wild streak. The team has won its last seven games, putting it right in the thick of the race for first place in the Atlantic Division.

Cole Caufield News / NHL Trade Talk / April 4

Montreal’s Caufield’s 50-Goal Run Has Fans Dreaming Big

When a player starts scoring like Cole Caufield has been — night after night — it stops feeling accidental and starts feeling historical. The Canadiens’ streaky past has taught us to be cautious about offensive flashes, yet here we are.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 4

Here’s why the CH has successfully rebuilt its team

Last week, we brought you a spring edition of our top 15 list of the CH's most promising prospects. A new year, another very impressive top 15, despite the graduations of Slafkovsky and Hutson, demonstrating once again a well-thought-out rebuilding process.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / April 4

Everything points to Jakub Dobes being the starting goalie tonight

Tonight, the Canadiens will wrap up their road trip by facing the Devils in New Jersey. Keep in mind that tomorrow, the two teams will face off again, this time at the Bell Centre.

Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / April 4

Jack Adams: 'Martin St. Louis will have to be considered'

The Canadiens have been absolutely unstoppable for a while now. The team has won its last seven games, and more than ever, it has a real shot at finishing at the top of its division.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / April 3

Red-hot Canadiens pushing for division title entering Devils clash

The time is now for the up-and-coming Montreal Canadiens. The NHL's hottest team rides into Saturday's clash with the New Jersey Devils in Newark, N.J.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 3

The CH could lose the man who discovered Jakub Dobes

Sometimes, success can be a double-edged sword. That could be the case for the Canadiens, who may lose a key member of their scouting staff as Vincent Riendeau, the team's goaltending scout since 2019, could soon be moving on to pastures new, as reported by Nicolas Cloutier in an article published today on TVA Sports.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / April 3

Canadiens’ Young Guns and Goalies Make Them a Playoff Threat

The Montreal Canadiens are growing stronger as a team. They have become, little by little, a genuine Stanley Cup threat. For years, the refrain was “almost.” The young team offered tantalizing flashes, promising youngsters, and then the inevitable wobble.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 3

Canadiens Remain Without a National French-Language TV Contract for 2026-27

Regional French-language coverage is now secure after Bell Media and RDS agreed to a long-term extension with the Montreal Canadiens through 2037-38. That agreement stabilizes one part of the picture, but broader uncertainty around the 2026–27 season now centers on the national French-language package and the NHL’s overall media strategy.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 3

The Next Canadiens Goalie Debate Has Arrived

Night after night, Jakub Dobes and Jacob Fowler are giving the Montreal Canadiens organization something it hasn’t had in quite some time, an internal battle between the pipes.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 3

Streaking Canadiens on Verge of Transforming into Legit Contenders

Montreal Canadiens Cole Caufield just pulled within a single goal of 50 on the season by scoring his third-consecutive game-winning goal, which also happens to be his league-leading 12th overall.

Cole Caufield News / Field Level Media / April 2

Cole Caufield (2 goals), Canadiens win 7th straight over Rangers

Cole Caufield scored the tiebreaking goal with 5:05 remaining in the third period as the Montreal Canadiens recovered from blowing a two-goal lead and extended their season-long winning streak to seven games with 3-2 victory over the host New York Rangers Thursday night.

Jakub Dobes News / Daily Faceoff / April 2