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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.

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Jakub Dobes: worthy of the Vézina Trophy… or at least the Calder Trophy

The Canadiens haven’t lost a game since. After three losses in four games (to the Sharks, Ducks, and Red Wings, including two at the Bell Centre), many fans were worried and doubted their team's chances of making the 2026 playoffs.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 30

Five straight wins in regulation: a first for the Canadiens since 2017

With yesterday's win, the Canadiens have put themselves in a strong position for the rest of the season. As of this morning, the Montreal club has a 99% chance of making the playoffs.

Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / March 30

You shouldn’t play for Cole Caufield

The Canadiens won yesterday in Carolina. Even though they didn't necessarily deserve to win based on how they played, Martin St-Louis's team found a way to win thanks to Jakub Dobes (who was solid) and the first line.

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Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 30

Canadiens’ Jakub Dobes gets ‘unbelievable’ Nick Suzuki praise after Hurricanes win

The Montreal Canadiens are on track to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2026. Captain Nick Suzuki is having a career season, and goaltender Jakub Dobes has continued to improve every game.

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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

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 29

Canadiens' Lane Hutson makes NHL history in win over Hurricanes

Making a statement as a team wasn't the only headline to come out of the Montreal Canadiens' 3-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday.

Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield propel Canadiens past Hurricanes

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Jakub Dobes News / The Sick Podcast / March 29

Jakub Dobes Steals A Win For Habs In Carolina

The Montreal Canadiens won 3-1 on Sunday against the Carolina Hurricanes to sweep the season series despite getting heavily outchanced for almost the entire game.

Montreal Canadiens News / Field Level Media / March 29

Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield propel Canadiens past Hurricanes

Nick Suzuki had two goals and an assist to help the Montreal Canadiens rally for their fifth straight win, 3-1 against the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday in Raleigh, N.C.

Arber Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / March 30

Arber Xhekaj could remain in the starting lineup for several games

Some evenings go unnoticed… and others raise an eyebrow. Tonight's game clearly falls into the second category. Because seeing Arber Xhekaj on offense is no ordinary sight.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / March 29

Michael Hage is headed to the Frozen Four

Michael Hage will have to wait a little longer before arriving in Montreal. The Canadiens will have to wait… a little longer. Thanks to a 4-3 victory today over the University of Minnesota, the University of Michigan has advanced in the NCAA tournament and will now compete in the Frozen Four.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / March 29

Jakub Dobes shines again against the Hurricanes

The Canadiens faced the Eastern Conference-leading Carolina Hurricanes earlier tonight. Arber Xhekaj returned to the lineup for the Habs, but not as a defenseman.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 29

Next year, Nick Suzuki and Lane Hutson will cost less than Kirill Kaprizov

Kent Hughes and Jeff Gordon have done an excellent job since joining the Canadiens. In just a few years, the Canadiens' front office has built a competitive team that should be among the NHL's elite for years to come.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / March 29

The 2nd Line Leads Habs To 4th Straight Win

The Montreal Canadiens beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Saturday night, led by their second line of Alex Newhook, Oliver Kapanen, and Ivan Demidov, who all scored a goal in the victory that extended their winning streak to four games.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 29

Surging Canadiens chase second win in a week vs. Hurricanes

The Montreal Canadiens will look to extend their winning streak to five games when they visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday in Raleigh, N.C. The Canadiens (41-21-10, 92 points) are coming off a 4-1 victory against the Nashville Predators on Saturday to improve to 8-3-0 in their past 11 games.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / March 29

Canadiens’ Fowler Makes Strong Case to Start in Playoffs over Dobes

An odd bounce prevented Montreal Canadiens goalie Jacob Fowler from earning the shutout, as the Habs earned a critical 4-1 road victory over the Nashville Predators on Saturday, their fourth in a row.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / March 29

Samuel Montembeault ranks among the NHL’s top goalies over their last 10 games

Samuel Montembeault is no longer part of the Habs' plans. At least, he's not part of them for now. Yesterday, he took part in practice, but even though the Habs are in Carolina today, they've decided to stick with Dobes as Jacob Fowler's backup.

Bill Daly News / Dose.ca / March 29

'We’d really like to play an away game in Montreal' — Bill Daly

The NHL plans to hold outdoor games outside North America. The French capital, Paris, has already been mentioned as a potential location, and the Canadiens have been linked to this outdoor game.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 29

CH record: Lane Hutson is in the same league as Bobby Orr and Paul Coffey

The Canadiens finally have a team brimming with talent, featuring several superstars and several potential superstars. On offense, Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield are already there, and Ivan Demidov and Juraj Slafkovsky are showing great promise and have all the tools to become superstars as well.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 29

The CH seems to have resolved its biggest problem

Since the start of the season, the Montreal Canadiens have remained among the highest-scoring teams this season. That's a great position to be in, and let's just say it's largely what's keeping the Habs well-positioned for the playoffs (97.3% according to MoneyPuck).

Cole Caufield News / Field Level Media / March 28

Cole Caufield scores 45th as Canadiens begin road trip with fourth straight victory

Jacob Fowler stopped 23 of the 24 shots he faced to help the Montreal Canadiens kick off their critical five-game road trip with a 4-1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Saturday.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / March 28

Why Caufield Could Be Montreal’s X-Factor in the Playoffs

Cole Caufield is having one of those seasons that feels like a nonstop highlight reel. He isn’t just putting up numbers for the Montreal Canadiens; he’s deciding games.

Owen Protz News / The Sick Podcast / March 28

Habs Sign Prospect Owen Protz To His Entry-Level Contract

The Montreal Canadiens announced on Friday afternoon that they have signed defenseman Owen Protz to his entry-level contract. Protz was drafted by the Habs in the 4th round of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / March 27

Canadiens sign Owen Protz to three-year, entry-level contract

The Montreal Canadiens announced on Friday that they have signed prospect Owen Protz to a three-year, entry-level contract. The deal will begin next season and run through the 2028-29 campaign.

Lane Hutson News / NHL Trade Talk / March 27

Canadiens’ Secret Weapon: Hutson Is Redefining the Blue Line

Lane Hutson’s season with the Montreal Canadiens has that rare kind of feel to it. The young defenceman is mixing creativity, poise, and nonstop energy into something that’s actually changing games.

Nick Suzuki News / The Hockey Writers / March 27

Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki Is Putting ‘1C’ Debates to Bed

It’s become somewhat of an annual tradition for fans across the NHL to debate whether Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki is a true “1C.” In a poll of 6,278 responders conducted by JFreshHockey on Twitter/X, the splits for the question of “Is Suzuki a legit No.