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Primeau and/or Dobes in Laval: the CH has yet to make a decision

Last night, the Rocket played their first playoff game in Cleveland, and it was Jacob Fowler in front of the net. He looked good and should get his second start tomorrow night.

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Nick Suzuki 'was sitting at his locker with his head between his legs'

24 hours later, last night’s CH loss still has a bitter taste, especially after the team’s superb run to 2024-2025. If there’s one person who has dragged this team since mid-season, it’s Nick Suzuki.

David Savard News / Dose.ca / May 1

Replacing David Savard, a truly underestimated priority in Montreal

David Savard played his last career game in the National Hockey League last night. We saw him cry at the end of the game as he congratulated his teammates, and that’s normal.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / May 1

Jakub Dobes proves he can be good in the playoffs

During Game 3 of the Canadiens’ series against the Capitals, Samuel Montembeault was injured. The Quebecer had to leave the game, visibly bothered by a lower-body injury.

Jonathan Toews News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / May 1

Canadiens' Inexperience Proves To Be Downfall

The Montreal Canadiens took a massive step forward this season, as they rode a second-half surge to make their first playoff appearance since 2021. Once they got there, however, it became abundantly clear that they still have a way to go.

NHL News / Yardbarker

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

It seems the NHL is in a good place. Ratings are up, talent levels are high, and the league added two teams to get up to 32 in the not-too-distant past.

Forgotten NHL players from the 1980s

20 NHL players from the 1990s you probably forgot about

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 1

Points in the playoffs: surprisingly, it was the CH’s little players who led the club

The Canadiens’ season came to an end last night against the Capitals. The Montreal team put up a good fight… but had to concede defeat to a much more mature team.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 1

No, Ivan Demidov can’t play for the Rocket in the playoffs

In the last month, Ivan Demidov made his way to Montreal. The man expected to play only next season finally arrived sooner than expected… and ended up playing regular-season and playoff games with the CH in 2024-25.

NHL News / Dose.ca / May 1

Arber Xhekaj, the carrot-eating pony: Maxim Lapierre would have liked to see him free

The Canadiens have a fine product on their hands: Arber Xhekaj. He’s a really tough defenseman who can make his teammates grow a few inches on the ice.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 1

5 Canadiens Prospects to Watch in Calder Cup Playoffs

After a dominant regular season in the American Hockey League (AHL), the Laval Rocket begin their Calder Cup Playoff run with high expectations. Finishing first in the league standings, Laval opened their postseason on Wednesday (April 30) with a best-of-five series against the Cleveland Monsters.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 1

Good news, Canadiens fans: the future looks incredibly bright

“The pain that you feel right now is normal, but I think it’s not even close to what’s coming … the joy that’s coming.” Those were the wise words of Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St.

David Savard News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 1

NHL congratulates Canadiens’ David Savard after final career game

The Montreal Canadiens lost to the Washington Capitals 4-1 on Wednesday to end their season. After a three-year playoff hiatus, the Habs were back in the dance and put a scare into the top-seeded Caps.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 1

Nick Suzuki: David Savard will 'probably always be around the club'

David Savard’s field hockey career is officially over. The veteran defenseman, who announced his retirement at the end of the regular season, has received tributes from just about everyone after his fine 14-year NHL career.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 1

Cayden Primeau coming for Jacob Fowler’s job

The Canadiens’ season is over. The club has a travel day today, and we can expect the players to empty their lockers tomorrow (meeting with management and the media).

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 1

Cardiac Canadiens Don’t Need to Replicate Capitals’ Identity

There’s no escaping the overriding narrative of the Montreal Canadiens’ five-game defeat to the Washington Capitals. You just need to go back to Game 4, in which they held a 2-1 third-period lead only for the Caps to wrest momentum away from the Habs following a huge hit by Tom Wilson on Alexandre Carrier.

Montreal Canadiens News / Full Press Hockey / May 1

Young Montreal Canadiens Take Major Strides This Season

The Montreal Canadiens saw their incredible season come to an end on Wednesday night in Washington. Nobody thought this young team was going to be in this position when the season began, but the Canadiens proved a lot of people wrong.

David Savard News / House of Hockey / May 1

David Savard Fights Tears After Playing Final Career Game in Loss to Capitals

David Savard played his final game in the NHL on Wednesday, and after the game, he was fighting back tears as he walked off the ice for the last time.

Tom Wilson News / House of Hockey / May 1

Tom Wilson Makes Controversial Comments After Defeating Montreal Canadiens in Game 5

Tom Wilson and the Capitals rolled past Montreal in round one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and after the game, the veteran called out his defeated opponent.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / May 1

A Final Bow and a Bright Habs’ Future

The Montreal Canadiens’ season has come to an end, and it’s time to reflect on what was, in many ways, a very successful year. While most predicted another bottom-five finish for the Habs, the management group was widely ridiculed for insisting they expected to be in the playoff hunt.

David Savard News / Athlon Sports / May 1

NHL Sends Message to 14-Season Veteran After Retirement Decision

A 14-year veteran blueliner decided to put an end to his NHL career on Wednesday night in the nation's capital. With the Montreal Canadiens eliminated from the playoffs following a 4–1 loss to the Washington Capitals in Game 5 of their first-round series, defenseman David Savard's career is now officially over.

NHL News / FirstSportz / May 1

Tom Wilson takes ‘cheap’ dig at Canadiens after Capitals' first-round series win in Game 5

The Washington Capitals are moving on to the next round. The Metropolitan Division winners took down the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5 to advance to the second-round.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 1

Canadiens Fall to Capitals, But 2024-25 Season Teases Bright Future

The Montreal Canadiens won’t feel great about losing in five games in the opening round of the 2025 NHL playoffs, but their impressive 2024-25 season offers hope for a very bright future.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1

Alex Ovechkin lifts Capitals into second round of playoffs

Alex Ovechkin lifts Capitals into second round of Stanley Cup playoffs

Entering Game 5 against Montreal on Wednesday, the Capitals hadn't made it out of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs since the 2017-18 season. They needed Ovechkin to excel in the series against the Canadiens to end the drought.

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