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Canadiens beat Lightning, advance to second round

What a thrilling end to the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. With a strange, yet hard-fought win in Game 7 of the Atlantic Division Semifinals, the Montreal Canadiens eliminated the Tampa Bay Lightning, punching their ticket to the second round.

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Canadiens win Game 7 with just nine shots on net

Alex Newhook and Nick Suzuki scored goals, and the Montreal Canadiens, despite posting just nine shots on net, defeated the favored Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals Sunday night, a fourth straight Round 1 exit for Tampa Bay.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 3

Canadiens shockingly steal Game 7 vs. Lightning

When it comes to winning in the Stanley Cup playoffs, nobody really cares how you do it. They just care that you find a way to do it.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / May 3

Two Blueprints, Two Paths: Montreal vs Toronto Team Building

If you want to understand the difference between how Montreal and Toronto operate, you don’t really need standings or playoff results. You can start with something simpler: how they treat draft picks.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / May 3

Can The Habs Top Line Come Alive For Game 7?

The Montreal Canadiens’ top line has just one point (Nick Suzuki was on the bench by the time he was credited with the assist) at even strength after 6 games in their series with the Tampa Bay Lightning, and to win Game 7, they will need some production from one of the top 5 lines in all of hockey during the regular season.

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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.

Noah Dobson News / Field Level Media / May 3

Canadiens D Noah Dobson game-time decision for Game 7

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Noah Dobson is considered a game-time decision for Game 7 of the team's Eastern Conference first-round series versus the host Tampa Bay Lightning.

Noah Dobson News / Daily Faceoff / May 3

Canadiens’ Dobson a game-time decision for Game 7 vs. Lightning

The Montreal Canadiens could get a major boost back into their lineup ahead of Game 7 of their first-round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Head coach Martin St.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 3

Canadiens’ Noah Dobson A Game-Time Decision For Game 7

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Noah Dobson will take part in warmups and be a game-time decision to play tonight, head coach Martin St. Louis told the media today.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 3

3 Keys for the Canadiens to Win Game 7

Game 7 is what every team talks about when the season begins, but it’s a completely different reality when you’re actually in it. For the Montreal Canadiens, everything they’ve built throughout the season now comes down to 60 minutes.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 3

3 Reasons the Canadiens Can Beat the Lightning in Game 7

At face value, the Tampa Bay Lightning hold the advantage(s) over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7 of the two teams’ first-round series on Sunday. The

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 3

Here is the Canadiens’ schedule if they advance to the second round

Tonight will decide the Montreal Canadiens' fate for the 2025–2026 season, as the decisive Game 7 against the Tampa Bay Lightning will determine whether the Habs head off to play golf or face the Sabres in Buffalo.

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Noah Dobson News / The Sick Podcast / May 3

Noah Dobson Needs To Be In For the Habs In Game 7

The Montreal Canadiens will be in a do-or-die situation for Game 7 on Sunday evening against the Tampa Bay Lightning. With that being said, the Canadiens need to make sure to have the best possible roster that they can have for their most important game of the season.

Jakub Dobes News / Professor Press Box / May 2

Don’t Blame Dobes for the Canadiens Loss

If you’re looking around for someone to blame for the Montreal Canadiens’ 1–0 overtime loss in Game 6, you’re looking in the wrong place. The real difference was Andrei Vasilevskiy, a future Hall of Famer.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 2

Canadiens’ Third Line Has Been Their Secret Weapon in the 2026 Playoffs

In the high-stakes environment of the NHL Playoffs, championship aspirations often hinge on more than just top-tier talent; they rely on the emergence of unexpected heroes from the bottom six.

Martin St. Louis News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 2

Canadiens’ Martin St. Louis drops ‘no panic’ truth bomb after heartwrenching Game 6 loss

The Montreal Canadiens were one goal away from taking out the Tampa Bay Lightning and winning a Stanley Cup Playoff round for the first time in five years — but they were unable to get one by Andrei Vasilevskiy in a 1-0 overtime loss in Game 6 at the Bell Centre on Friday night.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 2

Game 6 Tough Pill, But Not Close to the Ending

The Montreal Canadiens played a near-perfect home game in Game 6. They loaded the slot, hit posts, blocked shots, and spent most of the night doing everything you’d want from a desperate playoff team.

Noah Dobson News / Dose.ca / May 2

'Unless there’s a major turnaround, Noah Dobson will play tomorrow.'

Tomorrow night, the Canadiens will play for their season against the Lightning. The two teams will face off in Game 7 of their first-round series… and the loser of this game will see their season come to an end.

NHL News / Dose.ca / May 2

Tornado warning in Tampa: The Lightning hold the edge over the Canadiens

Tomorrow night, the Canadiens and the Lightning will face off in Game 7 of their first-round series. We'll finally have a winner in this very, very close series.

Martin St. Louis News / Athlon Sports / May 2

Martin St. Louis Sends ‘Destiny’ Message Before Canadiens' Game 7

The Montreal Canadiens will have to deliver in a win-or-go-home Game 7 on the road following Friday's 1-0 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 at Bell Centre in Montreal.

Kirby Dach News / Dose.ca / May 2

A new contract for Kirby Dach… or not?

Kirby Dach turned 25 last January. He is set to become partially unrestricted this summer, then fully unrestricted at age 26 in the summer of 2027. The Albertan stands 6'4” and tips the scales at 215 lbs.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1

Andrei Vasilevskiy sends Lightning to Game 7 with dominant performance

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Lane Hutson News / The Sick Podcast / May 1

What Makes Lane Hutson So Successful In the Playoffs

Despite Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson being undersized at just 5’9″ and 160 lbs, he has thrived in the NHL playoffs thus far in what is usually a style of play that benefits the bigger and stronger players in the NHL as the game gets more physical.

Josh Anderson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30

Canadiens’ Josh Anderson drops ‘best’ truth bomb on Stanley Cup Playoffs in Montreal

The electricity of the Bell Centre when the Montreal Canadiens hit the ice for a Stanley Cup Playoffs game is second-to-none. It is one of the best atmospheres in the sport as 21,105 screaming Montreal hockey fans crowd in to cheer on their favorite team.

Brendan Gallagher News / Daily Faceoff / April 30

Brendan Gallagher gave Canadiens new life in Game 5 victory

The Montreal Canadiens came up with a huge win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5 of their first-round series on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead and push the Lightning to the brink.