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NHL News / Professor Press Box / May 22
3 Thoughts About the Canadiens 6-2 Win Over the Hurricanes
The Montreal Canadiens didn’t just beat the Carolina Hurricanes 6-2 Thursday night. They completely took control of a hockey game that most people expected them to survive, not dominate.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 21
Canadiens hand Hurricanes first loss of playoffs, take lead in Eastern Conference Final
Despite playing the maximum of 14 games through the first two rounds of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Montreal Canadiens did not look like a tired bunch in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Carolina Hurricanes.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 21
Winners, losers from Thursday's NHL playoffs: Hurricanes' ECF struggles continue
The NHL's Eastern Conference Finals began on Thursday night, and it was a wildly impressive win by the Montreal Canadiens as they dominated the Carolina Hurricanes, 6-2, to take a 1-0 series lead.
The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz
How many of the active NHL players with at least 300 goals in their career can you name in six minutes?
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 21
Canadiens pull off bonkers Game 1 achievement last seen in 1985
Things were stacking up against the Montreal Canadiens coming into the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday night. The Habs are at a rest disadvantage compared to the mighty Carolina Hurricanes, who have played just eight games in the first two rounds to Montreal’s 14.
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.
The Canadiens hand the Hurricanes their first playoff loss of 2026
After a 12-day break, the Hurricanes were finally back in action. They faced off against the Habs in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Here are the lineups: As expected, Martin St-Louis made one change to his lineup: Jayden Struble replaced Arber Xhekaj.
Frank Seravalli News / Dose.ca / May 21
Frank Seravalli lists Montembeault among the top 25 candidates for a trade
Samuel Montembeault's future no longer lies in Montreal. He will most likely never play for the Canadiens again. Jakub Dobes and Jacob Fowler represent the future.
Nick Suzuki News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 21
Nick Suzuki reveals what Canadiens must learn from Game 1 loss to Sabres ahead of East Final
The Montreal Canadiens have survived back-to-back Game 7’s in the 2026 postseason, and now they’re preparing for their stiffest challenge yet against a Carolina Hurricanes team that has yet to lose in the playoffs.
Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / May 21
Jakub Dobes is once again being treated with disrespect in the United States
The Canadiens are still in the final four. Yet, for some American media outlets, that doesn't change a thing: the goalies still in the playoffs are all “terrible.” Yes, really.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 21
Canadians are increasingly getting on Americans’ nerves
The Canadiens are causing a stir again. When a team starts winning again, draws attention, and dominates hockey conversations, it often ends up becoming a thorn in the side of other markets.
Arber Xhekaj News / The Hockey Writers / May 21
Canadiens Still Need Arber Xhekaj Against the Hurricanes
One minute and 52 seconds. That’s all Arber Xhekaj played in Game 7 against the Buffalo Sabres. No impact on the scoresheet, barely a blip on the ice time report.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 21
The OQLF reminds fans to cheer on the CH in French
Do you remember last year's saga involving the STM and the OQLF, back when the Canadiens were in the playoffs? The Office québécois de la langue française had received a complaint regarding the “Go Habs Go” message and had asked the STM to change the message on its buses.
Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / May 21
Jakub Dobeš Is a Surprise Conn Smythe Candidate in Canadiens’ Playoff Run
It’s not often a rookie goalie goes from unknown to legitimate Conn Smythe Trophy conversation in a single playoff run, but that’s exactly what’s happening with Jakub Dobeš and the Montreal Canadiens.
Alexander Zharovsky News / Dose.ca / May 21
Alexander Zharovsky, a finalist for the KHL Rookie of the Year award
Alexander Zharovsky continues to turn heads in Russia. And that's a good thing. The 19-year-old forward is officially among the three finalists for the Alexei Cherepanov Trophy, awarded to the KHL's top rookie.
Montreal Canadiens News / Stadium Rant / May 21
The Canadiens’ Young Core Is Carrying The Weight Of A Hockey-Obsessed Nation
The Montreal Canadiens are back in a place that feels both familiar and long overdue. As the puck drops on the Stanley Cup Playoffs’ Final Four, Montreal’s quest to end a 33-year championship drought suddenly feels real again.
Georges Laraque News / Dose.ca / May 21
Georges Laraque and Stéphane Gonzalez called on a priest to cheer on the CH
The Canadiens must beat the Carolina Hurricanes to advance to the next round and secure their spot in the Stanley Cup Final. Do you think it's possible?
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 21
2026 Eastern Conference Final Preview: Canadiens & Hurricanes Similarities
The Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes may wear different colours and play in different markets, but when you look closely at both teams, there are plenty of similarities between them.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 20
What do the Canadiens need to do to beat the Hurricanes?
The Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes will get their Eastern Conference Final matchup underway on Thursday night in Raleigh with a spot in the Stanley Cup Final on the line.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 20
6 Myths the Canadiens Have Busted in the 2026 Playoffs
The Montreal Canadiens are really just incredibly misunderstood. Haters and trolls continue to come out of the woodwork to offer their unwanted two cents regarding the success the Habs have enjoyed so far this postseason.
Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 19
Fans celebrating Canadiens' Game 7 win cause microearthquakes
If you ever thought the passionate fans of the Montreal Canadiens couldn’t be any crazier, think again. During the final two games of the Atlantic Division
The 'Last playoff-goals leader by team' quiz
How many of the players to lead each NHL franchise in goals in the team's most recent Stanley Cup Playoff appearance can you name in five minutes?
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 19
Best bet: Figure a battle of top seeds in Stanley Cup Final
The FanDuel betting lines for the NHL's conference finals couldn't be clearer: The money is on a Colorado-Carolina Stanley Cup Final. If the money is right, this would mark the first time since 2001 that the top seed from each conference made the Stanley Cup Final.
Jakub Dobes News / Trade Talk Sports / May 19
The Legend of Jakub Dobes Continues to Grow This Postseason
For the second consecutive series, the Montreal Canadiens found themselves heavily on their heels in a Game 7 on the road—and yet again, they managed to pull out the win thanks to two players in particular.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 18
Sabres add to Buffalo's painful playoff misery with overtime Game 7 loss to Canadiens
No one does misery like Buffalo.
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 18
How Can the Canadiens Win Game 7 in Buffalo?
Game 7 on the road is as tough as it gets: no excuses, no next game, no hiding. One bad sequence and your season dies. For the Montreal Canadiens to survive in that building, they need a cleaner, meaner 60-minute game than they’ve shown lately.
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