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Montreal Canadiens 2026 Playoff Race: Caufield, Slafkovský Fuel Surge

The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2026 NHL playoff race with renewed momentum and legitimate postseason expectations. After years of rebuilding, Montreal is now seeing results, positioning itself as a serious contender for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs behind a rising young core.

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Cole Caufield leads Canadiens over Lightning as win streak hits 6

Cole Caufield's 47th goal broke a second-period tie, and the visiting Montreal Canadiens extended the NHL's longest active win streak to six games with a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday.

Bryce Pickford News / The Sick Podcast / March 31

Pickford Ready For A Big Playoff Run?

After finishing his final regular season in the WHL, scoring 45 goals in 55 games as a defenseman, Montreal Canadiens prospect and Medicine Hat Tigers captain Bryce Pickford started the playoffs where he left off in both the regular season and last year’s postseason.

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Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / April 1

Jakub Dobes shines again in (yet another) Canadiens victory

After winning the first two games of their road trip, the Canadiens were looking to extend their winning streak tonight as they visited the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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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

Arber Xhekaj News / Professor Press Box / March 31

Maybe Montreal Needs Xhekaj More Than They Thought

Hockey has a habit of teaching lessons in real time. One night, you’ve got a certain set of hands on the blue line; the next, an upper‑body injury to Alexandre Carrier forces a rethink, and suddenly a player who’s been on the fringe gets a spotlight.

NHL News / Dose.ca / March 31

Regular-season goals with the CH: Oliver Kapanen has already tied Jesperi Kotkaniemi

Oliver Kapanen is having a strong rookie season with the Canadiens. Despite finding himself in the center position on the second line somewhat by default, he has managed to score 22 goals and 37 points in 73 games since the start of the season.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / March 31

Defenseman Alexandre Carrier Out To 2-4 Weeks, Adam Engstrom Called Up To Replace Him

On Tuesday morning, the Montreal Canadiens announced that defenseman Alexandre Carrier will be out 2-4 weeks with an upper-body injury. The Canadiens called up defenseman Adam Engstrom at 5:00 pm ET on Monday, which raised concerns that an unannounced injury had occurred.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / March 31

The Leafs wanted to draft Michael Hage

In 2024, the Canadiens held the 26th overall pick in the first round of the draft. But Kent Hughes moved up to the 21st spot to select the player he wanted.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 31

Injury update could leave Canadiens without key defenseman for start of playoffs

The Montreal Canadiens have won five straight games. The Canadiens are firmly in a playoff spot and are looking to make a push to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 31

Goaltender Rotation: The Canadiens Got a Slap on the Wrist from the NHL

Last weekend, the Canadiens played two games in as many days. On Saturday, they played in Nashville against the Predators. And on Sunday, the team faced the Hurricanes in Carolina.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / March 31

Canadiens Goaltending Heating up at the Perfect Time

As the playoff race tightens in the Eastern Conference, timing becomes everything. For the Montreal Canadiens, one of the biggest question marks throughout the season has suddenly turned into a strength at exactly the right moment.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 31

Canadiens’ Alexandre Carrier Out Two To Four Weeks

Canadiens defenseman Alexandre Carrier will miss two to four weeks with an upper-body injury, the team announced Tuesday. Montreal recalled Adam Engstrom from AHL Laval yesterday to replenish their blue-line depth with Carrier sidelined.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / March 31

Montreal Canadiens Defenceman Out with Upper Body Injury

The Montreal Canadiens have been hit with another injury. The club has announced that defenceman Alexandre Carrier will be sidelined for two to four weeks with an upper-body injury.

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Alexandre Carrier News / Daily Faceoff / March 31

Canadiens’ Alexandre Carrier out 2-4 weeks with upper-body injury

An experienced blueliner could be out until the postseason. On Tuesday, the Montreal Canadiens announced that defenseman Alexandre Carrier is expected to miss the next 2-4 weeks with an upper-body injury.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / March 31

Canadiens News & Rumours: Dobes, Suzuki, Caufield, Xhekaj & More

The Montreal Canadiens are having a week for the history books. The Canadiens just swept their home-and-away series with the Carolina Hurricanes and have now won five straight games.

Adam Engstrom News / Dose.ca / March 31

Expect Adam Engstrom to be left out of the lineup tonight

A surprise at practice. Since Adam Engstrom worked overtime, it seems likely that the defenseman will be left out of tonight's game against the Lightning.

Josh Anderson News / Dose.ca / March 31

Josh Anderson is back at practice: a hint for tonight

Good news for the Canadiens. Josh Anderson was present, along with his teammates, at today's practice. He missed the last game (due to illness), but it looks like he's on the mend.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 30

Montreal Canadiens Recall Adam Engstrom

The Montreal Canadiens have added some defensive depth to the roster for the remaining part of their regular-season schedule. According to a team announcement, the Canadiens have recalled Adam Engstrom from the AHL’s Laval Rocket.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / March 30

Two positives and two negatives in Canadiens’ 3–1 win over Carolina

The Montreal Canadiens found another way to get it done on Sunday, grinding out a 3-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes to push their streak to five straight.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / March 30

Canadiens’ 3 Best Potential Playoff Opponents

The Montreal Canadiens are inching closer to meaningful hockey in April, and with the Eastern Conference race as tight as it is, playoff matchups are becoming a real conversation.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 29