This certain freedom is the reason why the Canadiens' defensive unit ranks second in the NHL with 134 points since the start of the season.
The Montreal Canadiens' rebuild is ongoing, but the worst is over.
The 2024 first-round pick (21st overall) is showing good progress in his second year in the NCAA at Michigan, with 10 goals and 28 points after 20 games.
With the mid-season approaching, Montreal Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov is maintaining chances of winning the Calder Trophy.
When Martin St. Louis sent his captain, Nick Suzuki, over the boards to try and tie the game in a shootout against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Canadiens' fate was almost sealed.
The Canadiens' explanation raised eyebrows among some observers.
Two days after being traded from the Los Angeles Kings to the Montreal Canadiens, forward Phillip Danault shared a message with the fans.
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Samuel Montembeault spent the past few days on loan to the Laval Rocket. The Quebec-born player had been assigned to the AHL for a conditioning loan, but something changed since then.
Although they defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-0, the Montreal Canadiens delivered bad news to their fans.
The Montreal Canadiens' cap managers had to get creative late Friday night when Kent Hughes acquired Phillip Danault.
The Montreal Canadiens have acquired Phillip Danault from the Los Angeles Kings.
Sidney Crosby could take advantage of his visit to Montreal on Saturday to become the all-time leading scorer for the Pittsburgh Penguins, surpassing the legendary Quebecer Mario Lemieux.
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson has been dealing with an upper-body injury, and he used the team's day off to resume training.
The performances of the Montreal Canadiens in front of their fans at the Bell Centre have been inconsistent for nearly two months. There is an eye-opening statistic that helps to understand what is not working.
Very effective on the road this season, Zachary Bolduc had not yet been able to get on the scoresheet at Bell Centre Bell, but all that changed on Thursday night.
Adam Engstrom was dressed for the Montreal Canadiens' last four games, and his play augurs well for the immediate future.
Alexandre Texier continues to shine with the Montreal Canadiens.
Setback after setback. The Toronto Maple Leafs learned on Monday that Brandon Carlo's expected return might take even longer than initially thought.
The New York Rangers have a problem that can no longer be ignored. The team is not performing at Madison Square Garden.
Finally, good news for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Not only did they win 7-2 in Pittsburgh, but they finally played like a team with a clear identity.
If Toronto gets hot and leads the division with sustainable metrics, it should not fix what isn't broken.
Mike Sullivan's team has now recorded eight losses at home this season, and losing their best defenseman only makes things worse.
Toronto did not expect to have a rookie who already produces quality minutes, but it is a more than pleasant surprise.
The New York Rangers marched into Boston and authored a statement victory that reverberates beyond a single game.
Trocheck is correct because the competitive context can turn any stumble into a slide.