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On YouTubeNick Suzuki News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 13
Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki laments ‘missed opportunity’ after Game 4 Sabres loss
The Montreal Canadiens could not overcome the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night in Game 4. After back-to-back dominant performances from the Habs, Montreal lost a close game on home ice.
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.
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Alex Newhook News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 12
Alex Newhook ends Canadiens’ 46-year drought amid Game 4 vs. Sabres
The Montreal Canadiens did not get off to the greatest start to Game 4 against the Buffalo Sabres, falling down 1-0 early. But they leaned on their new playoff hero to tie the game before Cole Caufield gave them a lead.
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.
Cole Caufield News / Professor Press Box / May 12
Cole Caufield’s Playoffs: A Volume Shooter Heating Up
There’s something pretty simple happening right now for the Montreal Canadiens in these playoffs: when Cole Caufield gets looks, things tend to follow.
Jakub Dobes News / Professor Press Box / May 12
Canadiens Have a Strange Jakub Dobes Problem
Playoff hockey gets weird sometimes. One hot goalie can steal a series. One bad bounce can change a season. And right now, the Montreal Canadiens may be dealing with one of the stranger trends of the postseason involving goalie Jakub Dobes.
Samuel Blais News / Dose.ca / May 12
Samuel Blais hints at leaving the Canadiens organization
On July 1, the Habs were relatively quiet on the free-agent market. Kent Hughes acquired Zachary Bolduc in a trade, but he didn't make any major moves on the free-agent market.
VIDEO: Tage Thompson beats Jakub Dobes with a (very) strange goal
We saw a strange first period between the Habs and the Sabres tonight. A disallowed goal (after 10 minutes of review), a significant shift in momentum, and penalties allowed the Habs to take a 2-1 lead after 20 minutes.
Alex Newhook News / Dose.ca / May 12
10 minutes of overtime and a goal by Alex Newhook: the Habs halt the Sabres’ momentum
We saw a pretty strange start to the game between the Habs and the Sabres tonight. The Sabres looked like they were on fire and took the lead early on.
Game #6 (if necessary) will be played at a different time
The NHL has confirmed an important detail regarding the series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Buffalo Sabres. If a sixth game is necessary on Saturday night, the game will start at 8 p.m.
Kirby Dach News / Professor Press Box / May 12
Kirby Dach’s Playoff Impact for Canadiens Is Hard to Ignore
Kirby Dach hasn’t been the loudest story in Montreal’s playoff run, but if you’ve actually been watching the games, he’s one of those steady background pieces that quietly keep the whole thing from wobbling.
Jakub Dobes News / Daily Faceoff / May 12
Is Jakub Dobes’ play for Canadiens sustainable?
The Montreal Canadiens‘ tremendous history is attributable to a lot of factors, but a signature of their deep playoff runs always seems to be heroic goaltending.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 12
The sheriff’s message is clear: 'We didn’t like some of the things they did.'
Arber Xhekaj didn't mince words after the game. The Montreal Canadiens defenseman made it clear that the team was fed up with seeing opponents target Jakub Dobes… and dish out double-checks or hits after the whistle without any consequences.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 12
Canadiens News & Rumours: Battle with Buffalo, Roster Reinforcements & More
The Montreal Canadiens are officially in control of their second-round series. After a convincing 6-2 win on Sunday night at the Bell Centre, Montreal now holds a 2-1 series lead over the Buffalo Sabres, and the tone of the series feels like it has shifted slightly in their direction.
Lane Hutson News / The Hockey Writers / May 12
Canadiens’ Hutson Is Cementing His Place Among NHL’s Elite Defencemen
The conversation has shifted. It is no longer about whether Lane Hutson belongs in the NHL. It is no longer even about whether he is good. Through ten
Jakub Dobes News / NHL Trade Talk / May 12
Why Montreal suddenly has leverage in the market
Jakub Dobes is playing so well that Dobesmania’s become a thing, and it’s messing with the whole market in a good way for Montreal. Dobes went from no-name backup to Bell Centre’s favourite player in a few months.
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 11
Montreal Canadiens Black Aces Recalls: Reinbacher, Beck, Engstrom and Xhekaj Join the Group
It was only a matter of time, and now it’s done. With the Laval Rocket’s season officially over, the Montreal Canadiens have made their Montreal Canadiens Black Aces recalls for the 2025 NHL playoffs: David Reinbacher, Adam Engstrom, Owen Beck, and Florian Xhekaj are joining the NHL group as depth reserves.
Cole Caufield News / Daily Faceoff / May 11
Cole Caufield’s game trending in right direction for Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens took down the Tampa Bay Lightning in seven games, and they’ve gotten out to a 2-1 series lead over the Buffalo Sabres, and they’ve done so without much production from star winger Cole Caufield.
Lane Hutson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 11
This image of Canadiens’ Lane Hutson and NCAA basketball player Olivier Rioux is impossible to believe
The Montreal Canadiens truly unearthed a gem when they selected defenseman Lane Hutson in the second round (62nd overall) of the 2022 NHL Draft. He became the first Canadiens player since the late Ken Dryden to take home the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s Rookie of the Year in 2025, and followed that campaign up with another productive year.
Martin St. Louis News / Daily Faceoff / May 11
How has Martin St. Louis impacted the Canadiens success?
The man behind the bench in la belle province has been successful at orchestrating an incredible turnaround with one of the NHL’s Original Six. The Montreal Canadiens are just two wins away from advancing to the Stanley Cup semifinals for the first time in five years.
Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 11
Canadiens Recall Four Players
The Montreal Canadiens announced today that they have recalled four players from their AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket: Forwards Owen Beck and Florian Xhekaj, as well as defensemen Adam Engström and David Reinbacher.
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 11
Dobeš Fever Hits Montreal After Dominant Game 3 Performance
The Montreal Canadiens may have found an unlikely (at least according to him) playoff hero in rookie goaltender Jakub Dobeš. His emotion, energy, and standout performance in Game 3 have quickly captured the attention—and admiration—of fans across Montreal.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 11
Winners, losers from Sunday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Canadiens dominate; Ducks get even
The 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Sunday night with the Montreal Canadiens taking a 2-1 series lead over the Buffalo Sabres and the Anaheim Ducks getting even with the Vegas Golden Knights.
Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 8
Nick Suzuki Offers Canadiens A Franchise Cornerstone
The Montreal Canadiens are in the midst of a close playoff race – but no matter the end result, the 2025-26 season will mark another step forward in Montreal’s long-term outlook.
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