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Canadiens News & Rumours: Caufield, Atlantic Division Race, Playoff Berth & Knies

The Montreal Canadiens are going to the playoffs. After clinching their second playoff berth in a row on Sunday, they are now jockeying for where they will finish in the Atlantic Division.

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Kaiden Guhle is (too) fragile, and a successful pairing between Montreal and Demidov

What a close call! The Canadiens had a narrow escape last night at the Bell Centre, managing to score a late goal in the third period and then winning in a shootout (without Nick Suzuki taking a shot) against the struggling Florida Panthers.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 8

No team in the East has lost fewer regular-season games than the Canadiens

The Canadiens found a way to win yesterday’s game against the Panthers. When you look at the standings, you see that the Habs have 102 points. Only the

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / April 8

Nick Suzuki: 'We were lackluster as a team'

Ever since the Canadiens clinched a playoff spot, things haven’t been going too well on the ice. I don't know if the guys have taken their foot off the gas or if they're just trying to get Cole Caufield to score his 50th goal of the season, but the current approach isn't ideal.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / April 7

Canadiens pull off comeback, shootout victory over Panthers

Cole Caufield and Alexandre Texier scored in the shootout to complete the host Montreal Canadiens' 4-3 comeback win over the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night.

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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 / The Sick Podcast / April 7

Comparing the 2026 Habs To The Last Stanley Cup Team

The Montreal Canadiens have arguably their best roster from top to bottom this year since their surprising Stanley Cup win back in 1993, thanks to many circumstances in their favour.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 7

Kent Hughes: 'We have to give Patrik Laine a lot of credit'

Patrik Laine finds himself in a rather unusual situation with the Habs this season. The Finnish forward, who played five games early in the season, underwent surgery and was expected to miss a few months… except that, in the end, he hasn't been seen in the lineup since then.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 7

Kaiden Guhle and Brendan Gallagher will not be in uniform tonight

Tonight, the Canadiens face off against the Panthers at the Bell Centre. And when we learned earlier this morning that Kirby Dach and Alexandre Texier had been cleared by the doctors, we expected a revamped lineup for the game.

Montreal Canadiens News / Athlon Sports / April 7

Canadiens Get Lineup Boost Before Key Panthers Game

The Montreal Canadiens have spent much of the season navigating injuries while staying competitive in the Atlantic Division race. Their luck might be changing at the best possible time.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 7

Canadiens’ Kirby Dach, Alexandre Texier Cleared To Play

The Canadiens will be able to get forwards Kirby Dach and Alexandre Texier back into the lineup down the stretch if they so choose, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

Alexandre Carrier News / Dose.ca / April 7

We have no further information about Alexandre Carrier’s injury

Alexandre Carrier is currently sidelined. He has had to miss some games in recent days due to injury: the Canadiens announced on March 31 that the defenseman would be sidelined for two to four weeks.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 7

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 7

RUMOR: There could be some changes to the Canadiens’ lines tonight

This morning at practice, Alexandre Texier and Kirby Dach were seen practicing in regular jerseys. Notably, Dach did not stay behind for extra work after practice.

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Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / April 7

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.

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.

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