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The Canadiens Are Down 3–1; Exactly Where They Need to Be

The Canadiens Are Down 3–1; Exactly Where They Need to Be

There’s a certain tendency in hockey — especially in a market like Montréal — to treat a 3–1 series deficit like a crisis. Suddenly, it somehow rewrites everything that came before it.

Claude Lemieux News / Dose.ca / May 28

Claude Lemieux wanted to be the Canadiens’ general manager

Today, it's not just Quebec that is in tears. Claude Lemieux, who has passed away, received an outpouring of love throughout the NHL. Whether it's hockey organizations, players, coaches, journalists, or the league itself, they are all saddened by the tragedy we are facing today.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / May 28

Celebrating the Montreal Canadiens' Rebuild We're All Seeing

The Montréal Canadiens are in an interesting spot right now. Even with their current playoff run against the Carolina Hurricanes drawing mixed reactions, the bigger picture looks much more positive than some fans want to admit.

Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / May 28
'I expect Kent Hughes to be just as aggressive as he was last summer.'

'I expect Kent Hughes to be just as aggressive as he was last summer.'

As of today, the Canadiens are one of three teams that haven't been eliminated yet this season. There's reason to be pessimistic, let's be honest, but the team is still in the running.

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The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz

The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least 300 goals in their career can you name in six minutes?

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Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 28
Canadiens’ lack of depth is catching up to them

Canadiens’ lack of depth is catching up to them

The Montreal Canadiens were again dominated by the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference Final series Wednesday night, losing 4-0 and being outshot 44-18.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

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.

NHL News / Dose.ca / May 28
Canada’s Revenge, Tkachuk’s Dives, and Zharovsky Named Rookie of the Year

Canada’s Revenge, Tkachuk’s Dives, and Zharovsky Named Rookie of the Year

Even though there's been a lot of talk about the NHL playoffs lately, we shouldn't forget that the World Championship is also underway in Switzerland. The tournament isn't getting as much attention in Montreal because of the Canadiens' playoff run, but it's shaping up to be a great tournament.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 28
Adjustments the Canadiens Must Make to Extend the Series

Adjustments the Canadiens Must Make to Extend the Series

The Montreal Canadiens’ remarkable postseason run has hit its first true reality check in the Eastern Conference Final against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 28
Playing both Xhekaj brothers tomorrow: the idea is starting to gain traction

Playing both Xhekaj brothers tomorrow: the idea is starting to gain traction

The Canadiens are currently in a rather precarious situation. The team was completely outplayed last night in Game 4 of their series against the Hurricanes… and now they must find a way to win three straight games to reach the finals.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 28
2 changes Canadiens must make ASAP to avoid East Final embarrassment vs. Hurricanes

2 changes Canadiens must make ASAP to avoid East Final embarrassment vs. Hurricanes

Make no mistake about it: The Carolina Hurricanes have outskated, outworked and outshot the Montreal Canadiens in three of the four games that have been played in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 28
Canadiens set record for fewest shots per 60 minutes in three-game span

Canadiens set record for fewest shots per 60 minutes in three-game span

The Montreal Canadiens haven’t had much go their way in the first four games of the Eastern Conference Final against the Carolina Hurricanes, struggling

Nick Suzuki News / Trade Talk Sports / May 28
Nick Suzuki pushes back on the thought that the Canadiens are tired

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

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.

Martin St. Louis News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 28
Canadiens’ Martin St. Louis gets brutally honest on Game 4 clunker

Canadiens’ Martin St. Louis gets brutally honest on Game 4 clunker

The Montreal Canadiens have found ways to win games throughout the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, but they haven’t had any sort of answer for the Carolina Hurricanes over the last three contests of the Eastern Conference Final.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 28
2010, 2021, and 2026: History Repeats Itself for the Canadiens

2010, 2021, and 2026: History Repeats Itself for the Canadiens

Third time's the charm, as they say? Right now, the Canadiens are on the verge of losing to the Hurricanes. It's hard to see how Martin St-Louis's men can pull this off.

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The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz
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 The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz
The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz
 The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz
NHL News / Stadium Rant / May 28
Exclusive Canadiens Vs. Hurricanes Game 4 Recap: Canes Dominate Game & Series

Exclusive Canadiens Vs. Hurricanes Game 4 Recap: Canes Dominate Game & Series

The Montreal Canadiens hosted the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night, down two games to one. This is the complete Canadiens vs. Hurricanes Game 4 recap.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 28
Worse than Monday, Suzuki is off his game; Xhekaj and Laine aren’t enough

Worse than Monday, Suzuki is off his game; Xhekaj and Laine aren’t enough

Mom, it’s oooover! After Game #2 (26-12 in shots on goal), we all figured the Canadiens had hit rock bottom and would bounce back in Montreal: after all, it couldn't get any worse, right?

Brendan Gallagher News / Dose.ca / May 28
Brendan Gallagher could play his final game with the Canadiens tomorrow night

Brendan Gallagher could play his final game with the Canadiens tomorrow night

The difference in talent between the Hurricanes and the Canadiens is noticeable. The six extra games the Habs have played are also starting to take their toll a bit more.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 28
Canadiens Season on the Brink After Lifeless Game 4 Performance

Canadiens Season on the Brink After Lifeless Game 4 Performance

The Montreal Canadiens are on the verge of elimination after a lifeless 4-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4, a defeat that showed the Canadiens haven’t learned much from Games 2 and 3 and are leaving Habs fans feeling this series is in real jeopardy.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 27
Hurricanes continue to smother Canadiens

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

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 27
Canadiens’ St. Louis Is Relying on Hutson Too Heavily

Canadiens’ St. Louis Is Relying on Hutson Too Heavily

Lane Hutson played 28:55 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final on Monday night. He scored. He blocked shots. He did everything that could be asked of a franchise defenceman in a pivotal home game.

Josh Anderson News / The Hockey Writers / May 27
The Canadiens Have Found Their Perfect Playoff Warrior in Josh Anderson

The Canadiens Have Found Their Perfect Playoff Warrior in Josh Anderson

One of the most interesting parts of this playoff run for the Montreal Canadiens has been watching how many different players have stepped into important moments.

Montreal Canadiens News / Field Level Media / May 26
'You have to grind': Canadiens eager to tie Eastern finals with Canes

'You have to grind': Canadiens eager to tie Eastern finals with Canes

The Montreal Canadiens find themselves in unfamiliar territory. Sure, they will play their next game at home, but they will enter Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night having lost two in a row for the first time since March 14-15.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 26
Hutson Takes Heat for Canadiens Game 3 Loss, But It’s More Than That

Hutson Takes Heat for Canadiens Game 3 Loss, But It’s More Than That

Lane Hutson was quick to take the heat for a bad turnover in overtime on Monday night as the Montreal Canadiens lost to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 and are now down 2-1 in their Eastern Conference Final series.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 26
Canadiens’ Lane Hutson takes blame for Game 3 OT loss

Canadiens’ Lane Hutson takes blame for Game 3 OT loss

Lane Hutson has certainly had better games in his NHL career. 

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NHL News / Yardbarker / May 26
Hurricanes remain perfect in OT with Game 3 win over Canadiens

Hurricanes remain perfect in OT with Game 3 win over Canadiens

There's no time like overtime for the Carolina Hurricanes. 

Winners, losers from Sunday's Stanley Cup playoffs
Golden Knights make franchise history with comeback over Avalanche
Avalanche's chances of coming back vs. Golden Knights may have evaporated
Golden Knights are playing their best hockey right now
The Canucks' coaching story is suddenly getting complicated
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 23
Winners, losers from Saturday's NHL playoffs: Hurricanes get even

Winners, losers from Saturday's NHL playoffs: Hurricanes get even with OT win

The NHL's Eastern Conference Finals continued on Saturday night with the Carolina Hurricanes picking up a 3-2 overtime win against the Montreal Canadiens.

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Cale Makar to determine when to return to Avalanche lineup
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Crosby reveals massive news about Penguins future, possible retirement

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