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Martin St-Louis was ultimately undone by his refusal to make changes

Martin St-Louis was ultimately undone by his refusal to make changes

That's it: the Canadiens' 2025–26 season is officially over. The team was soundly defeated in the Eastern Conference Finals, losing in five games to the Hurricanes.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 29
Canadiens eliminated, still way ahead of schedule despite tough playoff exit

Canadiens eliminated, still way ahead of schedule despite tough playoff exit

Despite a difficult Eastern Conference Final exit, the Montreal Canadiens earned high praise from several insiders, analysts, and fans, including well-known Habs supporter, TSN insider Pierre LeBrun.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 29
Hurricanes back in Stanley Cup Final after Canadiens rout

Winners, losers from Stanley Cup playoffs: Hurricanes back in Cup Final after Canadiens rout

Thanks to the Carolina Hurricanes' 6-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night, the 2026 Stanley Cup Final is now officially set. 

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 30
The Canadiens will have the 28th pick in the upcoming draft

The Canadiens will have the 28th pick in the upcoming draft

The season ended a few minutes ago. Despite a strong playoff run (the Habs did manage to knock out two powerhouses), the Hurricanes were just too strong.

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The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz

The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players with the most power play goals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL active hat-trick leaders' quiz
The 'Playoff goal-leaders by NHL team' quiz
The '2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes' quiz
Brendan Gallagher News / Professor Press Box / May 29
What's Going on in Brendan Gallagher's Head Right Now?

What's Going on in Brendan Gallagher's Head Right Now?

There’s a strange storyline building in Montreal right now, and it has less to do with the scoreboard and more to do with Brendan Gallagher sitting on the sidelines watching it all unfold.

NHL News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 29
Kaiden Guhle will play: Martin St-Louis is making no changes tonight

Kaiden Guhle will play: Martin St-Louis is making no changes tonight

We're just a few minutes away from the start of Game 5 of the series between the Habs and the Hurricanes. And ahead of the game, there were questions about Martin St-Louis' lineup.

David Reinbacher News / The Hockey Writers / May 29
David Reinbacher Is the Solution to the Canadiens’ Defensive Depth Problem

David Reinbacher Is the Solution to the Canadiens’ Defensive Depth Problem

The Montreal Canadiens have exceeded expectations in the 2026 Playoffs and deserve to be celebrated for punching above their weight class, using their offensive skill and competitive spirit, to reach the Eastern Conference Final.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 29
Canadiens’ Martin St Louis hints at lineup change facing elimination vs. Hurricanes

Canadiens’ Martin St Louis hints at lineup change facing elimination vs. Hurricanes

Arber Xhekaj hasn’t suited up for the Montreal Canadiens since Game 7 against the Buffalo Sabres in Round 2, and he played just two minutes in that do-or-die victory.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 29
Did the Montreal Canadiens make a mistake at the trade deadline?

Did the Montreal Canadiens make a mistake at the trade deadline?

One loss is what separates the Montreal Canadiens from a trip to summer vacation. With Friday night’s Game 5 on the horizon from Raleigh, the Montreal faithful are preparing what may be the last dance for the 2025-26 version of their beloved Canadiens.  Even with a loss tonight, this season is an unequivocal success for the Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 29
What the Canadiens Are Missing to Win the Stanley Cup

What the Canadiens Are Missing to Win the Stanley Cup

Nobody saw this coming quite like this. The Montreal Canadiens reached the Eastern Conference Final, having clawed their way through back-to-back Game 7s against the Tampa Bay Lightning and Buffalo Sabres.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 29
Can the Canadiens keep their season alive?

Can the Canadiens keep their season alive?

The Montreal Canadiens will have their backs against the wall Friday night against the Carolina Hurricanes as they try to keep their season alive in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / May 29
'Samuel Montembeault will not play another game with the Habs'

'Samuel Montembeault will not play another game with the Habs'

At the start of this season, Samuel Montembeault was established as the Canadiens' No. 1 goaltender. His strong 2024–25 season made him Martin St-Louis's go-to guy.

Nick Suzuki News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Last 70-assist season by NHL team' quiz

The 'Last 70-assist season by NHL team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to reach the 70-assist milestone in a single season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz
 The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz
The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz
 The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz
The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz
 The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz
The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz
 The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 29
Canadiens Giving Serious 2010 Vibes With the 2026 Playoff Run

Canadiens Giving Serious 2010 Vibes With the 2026 Playoff Run

The electric atmosphere inside the Bell Centre prior to the start of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final (ECF) provided a connection between this year’s Montreal Canadiens roster and the Cinderella run of 2010 which has been forever linked to one player, Jaroslav Halak.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / May 29
'It’s up to me to deliver tonight': Slaf has no choice but to pull out all the stops

'It’s up to me to deliver tonight': Slaf has no choice but to pull out all the stops

Juraj Slafkovsky has been having an… inconsistent run. He's played well at times since the start of the playoffs and has had some good games. But he isn't dominating every night like we saw him do so often during the regular season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Field Level Media / May 28
Canadiens have tall task ahead; Canes aim to close out series in Game 5

Canadiens have tall task ahead; Canes aim to close out series in Game 5

The Montreal Canadiens have twice already in these playoffs drummed up a victory in an elimination game. The Canadiens must find that magic again to keep their playoff hopes alive when they visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals in Raleigh, N.C.

Jakub Dobes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 28
Jakub Dobes gives heartfelt thanks to Canadiens fans for Game 4 support

Jakub Dobes gives heartfelt thanks to Canadiens fans for Game 4 support

While the Montreal Canadiens are facing elimination from the Stanley Cup Playoffs at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes, one member of the club that hasn’t been facing increased scrutiny from their fan base is goaltender Jakub Dobes, who has done everything he can to give his club the best chance to win.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 28
The Canadiens Are Down 3–1; Exactly Where They Need to Be

The Canadiens Are Down 3–1; Exactly Where They Need to Be

There’s a certain tendency in hockey — especially in a market like Montréal — to treat a 3–1 series deficit like a crisis. Suddenly, it somehow rewrites everything that came before it.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / May 28

Celebrating the Montreal Canadiens' Rebuild We're All Seeing

The Montréal Canadiens are in an interesting spot right now. Even with their current playoff run against the Carolina Hurricanes drawing mixed reactions, the bigger picture looks much more positive than some fans want to admit.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 28
Canadiens’ lack of depth is catching up to them

Canadiens’ lack of depth is catching up to them

The Montreal Canadiens were again dominated by the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference Final series Wednesday night, losing 4-0 and being outshot 44-18.

Nick Suzuki News / Trade Talk Sports / May 28
Nick Suzuki pushes back on the thought that the Canadiens are tired

Nick Suzuki pushes back on the thought that the Canadiens are tired

The return home to the Bell Centre for the Eastern Conference Finals has not been pretty for the Montreal Canadiens. After being outshot 39-13 in a 3-2 overtime loss in Game 3, Game 4 on Wednesday night was somehow even worse, as Montreal was manhandled 4-0 by the Carolina Hurricanes, once again drastically outshot, this time 43-18.

Lane Hutson News / Larry Brown Sports / May 28
Lane Hutson had a vulgar quote about the Canadiens’ Game 4 loss

Lane Hutson had a vulgar quote about the Canadiens’ Game 4 loss

What the Montreal Canadiens’ offense lacked on Wednesday, Habs defenseman Lane Hutson made up for with profanity following their 4-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final at Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 28
Canadiens Season on the Brink After Lifeless Game 4 Performance

Canadiens Season on the Brink After Lifeless Game 4 Performance

The Montreal Canadiens are on the verge of elimination after a lifeless 4-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4, a defeat that showed the Canadiens haven’t learned much from Games 2 and 3 and are leaving Habs fans feeling this series is in real jeopardy.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 27
Hurricanes continue to smother Canadiens

Winners, losers from Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Hurricanes continue to smother Canadiens

The Carolina Hurricanes are one step closer to making their first return to the Stanley Cup Final since the 2005-06 season. Thanks to their 4-0 win over

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Tortorella defends Jared Bednar in wake of West Final sweep
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NHL News / Yardbarker / May 26
Hurricanes remain perfect in OT with Game 3 win over Canadiens

Hurricanes remain perfect in OT with Game 3 win over Canadiens

There's no time like overtime for the Carolina Hurricanes. 

Winners, losers from Sunday's Stanley Cup playoffs
Golden Knights make franchise history with comeback over Avalanche
Avalanche's chances of coming back vs. Golden Knights may have evaporated
Golden Knights are playing their best hockey right now
The Canucks' coaching story is suddenly getting complicated

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