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Juraj Slafkovský, Josh Anderson, and Kaiden Guhle were among the few players absent from practice

Tonight, the Canadiens will play Game 4 of their series against the Lightning. The team will be at home tonight before heading back to Tampa for the next game.

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Noah Dobson: We’ll have an update within 48 hours

Two weeks ago, Noah Dobson got injured. This all happened just as the team was wrapping up its regular season… and people were wondering if the defenseman would be able to play in the playoffs.

Arber Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / April 26

Arber Xhekaj: The crowd 'scared him' on Friday night

People have been saying for ages that the Bell Centre is a sacred place. The arena, which many consider to be the mecca of hockey, is electric… and that's even more true when the Canadiens play at home in the playoffs.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 26

When David Savard compares Lane Hutson… to Kobe Bryant

Lane Hutson is a good hockey player. Did you already know that? Okay. And here I was thinking I'd teach you something new this morning… Hehe. Seriously, though, the young defenseman's progress is truly fascinating.

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The 'Last 40-goal season by NHL team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to score at least 40 goals in one season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL hat-trick leaders since 2000-01' quiz

The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz

Kirby Dach News / Dose.ca / April 26

Injury: Kirby Dach has moved up his return to be ready for the playoffs

Let's be honest: Kirby Dach hasn't had a season that lives up to his talent. He had to miss games due to injuries and wasn't able to regain his significant impact on the Montreal Canadiens' lineup.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / April 26

The Habs Top 6 Needs Some Changes

The Montreal Canadiens as a whole are doing well in their series against the Tampa Bay Lightning with a 2-1 series lead after 3 games. However, the struggles

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 25

Canadiens seek full control of overtime-laden Lightning series in Game 4

The Canadiens look to build a commanding lead in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series when they face the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 4 Sunday night in Montreal.

Noah Dobson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 25

Canadiens’ Noah Dobson Resumes Skating

Already with a one-game edge in the series, the Montreal Canadiens are inching closer to returning one of their top defenseman. Earlier today, Luc Gélinas of RDS reported that defenseman Noah Dobson has resumed skating.

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / April 25

Martin St. Louis keeps Canadiens grounded despite series advantage

The Montreal Canadiens have taken control of their Stanley Cup playoff series, but within the team's environment, they are far from celebrating.

Lane Hutson notches OT winner to give Habs 2-1 series lead on Lightning

The 'Montreal Canadiens Hall of Famers' quiz

Arber Xhekaj News / The Sick Podcast / April 25

Is Arber Xhekaj Playing The Best Hockey Of His Career?

The Montreal Canadiens are now up 2-1 in their series with the Tampa Bay Lightning after winning Friday night’s game 3-2 in overtime. One of the most underrated players who came up big in the win was defenseman Arber Xhekaj, who played very likely the best game of his career, being better in nearly every aspect of the game.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / April 25

Habs Beat Lightning In OT Again As Hutson Blasts Home Game Winner

Game 3 of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens went to overtime for a 3rd straight game as the Habs took a 2-1 series lead on Friday night with a 3-2 victory over the Lightning.

Noah Dobson News / Dose.ca / April 25

Noah Dobson has started skating again

Two weeks ago, Noah Dobson was injured during the Canadiens' final home game of the regular season. The defenseman, who is a key player for the team (and also its highest-paid player), is expected to be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / April 25

How One Strong Canadiens Line Helped Win Game 3

The Montréal Canadiens now have a 2–1 series lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning in their opening Stanley Cup series. Game 3 was a wild one, and the third line basically did the heavy lifting.

Lane Hutson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 25

Lane Hutson’s immediate reaction to winning Game 3 for Canadiens in OT

The Montreal Canadiens retained home-ice advantage against the Tampa Bay Lightning after another thrilling overtime contest between the two Atlantic Division rivals — and Lane Hutson was the catalyst.

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Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / April 25

Canadiens’ Toughest Call Might Be Coming at the Worst Time

Kirby Dach has put Montréal in an awkward spot. He’s a big-bodied, 6-foot-4 former third-overall pick with a $3.36M cap hit. But his contract is set to become an RFA this offseason.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / April 25

'Who Knows Juraj Slafkovsky?' | The Art of Suspending Judgment

As many of you already know, when I'm not writing the “spow” columns published on DLC every Saturday, I teach philosophy at CEGEP—a job I still love after 20 years.

Lane Hutson News / NHL Trade Talk / April 25

Hutson the Hero as Canadiens Take Series Lead After Third Consecutive OT Game

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens have yet to settle a game in this series within regulation, and Friday night proved to be more of the same.

Kirby Dach News / The Hockey Writers / April 25

Dach’s Redemption Arc Remains Incomplete Despite Game 3 Heroics for Canadiens

It had eyes. That’s the way the CBC broadcast described Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach’s game-tying goal in Game 3 against the Tampa Bay Lightning, which made an eventual 3-2 overtime victory on Friday at the Bell Centre possible.

Lane Hutson News / Field Level Media / April 24

Lane Hutson notches OT winner to give Habs 2-1 series lead on Lightning

Lane Hutson scored 2:09 into overtime and the host Montreal Canadiens took Game 3 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.

Mammoth win their home playoff debut, grab 2-1 lead over Knights

Ducks rally to upend Oilers, grab series lead in Game 3

Status of Dan Vladar in doubt as Flyers look to finish off Penguins

Penguins' Sidney Crosby speaks on Garnet Hathaway high-stick

Ex-Knights fans line up to exchange jerseys for Mammoth jerseys in Utah

Josh Anderson News / Professor Press Box / April 24

How Josh Anderson Is Leading the Canadiens

There might not be a player embracing playoff hockey more right now for the Montreal Canadiens than Josh Anderson. Through the first two games of this series, he’s looked like a different version of himself — faster, heavier, and far more direct in everything he does.

Cole Caufield News / The Sick Podcast / April 24

Discussing Cole Caufield’s Must-Read Article In The Player’s Tribune

On Thursday, Cole Caufield released an article in the Players’ Tribune to talk about his beginnings in hockey and where he is today. The article is a great way for Caufield to create hype in the city ahead of Game 3 on Friday night.

Zachary Bolduc News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 23

What Will The Canadiens Do With Zachary Bolduc?

The Canadiens are tied at one game apiece in their first-round series against the Lightning. They have a number of healthy scratches at forward thanks to their depth, but one young player is looking to leave an impression and avoid sitting out for any length of time.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 23

Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis details what makes Ivan Demidov a playoff player

The Montreal Canadiens are looking to advance past round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2021. The Canadiens took Game 1 in overtime thanks to a Juraj Slafkovsky hat-trick, but fell in overtime in Game 2.