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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.
Tom Wilson News / Dose.ca / May 1
Tom Wilson: 'We knew the Canadiens were going to play cheap'
That’s it: the Canadiens’ season is officially over. The club put up a good fight against the Capitals, but the latter finally eliminated the CH in five games.
David Savard News / Dose.ca / May 1
In pictures: David Savard in tears after his last NHL game
The Canadiens’ fifth and final playoff game was also the very last of David Savard’s NHL career. After the game, the Montreal players shook hands with the Washington players, and even they knew it was Savard’s last NHL game.
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?
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1
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.
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.
Capitals eliminate Canadiens
àThe Canadiens faced elimination in Game 5 of their first-round series against the Capitals on Wednesday. Alexandre Carrier’s status was uncertain before the game, but he ended up playing.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 30
Former Blues forward Phil Roberto dies at 76
The St. Louis Blues announced that former player Phil Roberto has died at the age of 76.
Samuel Montembeault News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30
Canadiens’ season lies on rookie goalie’s shoulders amid Sam Montembeault injury
The Montreal Canadiens face the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night, hoping to stave off elimination. Despite taking a lead into the second intermission in Game 4, they collapsed at home.
Montreal Canadiens News / House of Hockey / April 30
Top Montreal Canadiens Goal Scorer Officially Ruled Out for Crucial Game 5 Against Washington
The Canadiens won't have power play specialist forward Patrik Laine in the lineup tonight as they hope to keep their year alive in a must-win Game 5 vs.
Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / April 30
Series : Rocket players and coaches really trust Jacob Fowler
The Rocket series kicks off tonight. The Canadiens’ training club is in Cleveland for the first two games of their series against the Monsters, and Jacob Fowler will have the job of guarding the Rocket cage.
Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / April 30
What’s happening with Laine right now proves that it’s over for him with the CH
We can’t say that the Patrik Laine experience in Montreal has been a resounding success. The forward has given fans some good moments this season… but for the most part, he’s played Patrik Laine .
Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / April 30
Canadiens’ Montembeault, Laine to remain out in Game 5; Carrier a game-time decision
The Montreal Canadiens will remain without a pair of key contributors for a pivotal Game 5 versus the Washington Capitals as both goaltender Samuel Montembeault and forward Patrik Laine remain sidelined, reports Sportsnet’s Eric Engels.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 30
Injuries: several CH players still unsure if they’ll be able to play tonight
Who will play for the Canadiens tonight? We still don’t know 100%. But Martin St-Louis was able to confirm a few things for tonight’s game. Jakub Dobes will get the start.
Samuel Montembeault News / House of Hockey / April 30
Montreal Canadiens Get Terrible News on Samuel Montembeault Ahead of Possible Elimination
Sam Montembeault started the first three games of the Canadiens series against Washington, but now, he's officially been ruled out ahead of a must-win Game 5.
David Reinbacher News / Dose.ca / April 30
David Reinbacher absent from Rocket training (a few hours before the game)
There’s a situation to keep an eye on at the Laval Rocket. David Reinbacher, who is currently in the Rocket’s Ohio environment in preparation for the start of the playoffs, didn’t train this morning with the rest of Pascal Vincent’s group.
Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / April 30
Canadiens Season Lies in Rookie Goalie's Hands
The Montreal Canadiens' season is on the line in Game 5 of their first-round series against the Washington Capitals. Trailing 3-1 in the series, one more loss ends the impressive campaign the Habs put together.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 30
NHL Predictions: April 30 Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals
Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / April 30
Habs Scouting Market for RD?
The Montreal Canadiens have already outperformed expectations this season. Not only are they “in the mix”—they’re trading blows with the Washington Capitals in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Martin St. Louis News / House of Hockey / April 29
Martin St. Louis Loses it at Canadiens Practice Ahead of Possible Elimination in Game 5
The Montreal Canadiens are on the verge of elimination, and after some tough losses, the team are hearing it from Martin St. Louis at practice. After a
Patrik Laine News / The Hockey Writers / April 29
What Is Patrik Laine’s Future With the Canadiens?
When the Montreal Canadiens acquired Patrik Laine, there was hope that the talented Finnish winger could rediscover his scoring touch and add a new weapon to Montreal’s offence.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 29
The Last Time the Canadiens Were Down 3-1 in a Series…
Reading the headline, your mind probably went straight to the time the Montreal Canadiens came back against all odds from 3-1 down to defeat the rival Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs… en route to an even unlikelier Stanley Cup Final appearance.
Samuel Montembeault News / Athlon Sports / April 29
Canadiens Coach Addresses Sam Montembeault Injury Before Game 5 vs. Capitals
The Montreal Canadiens are still in the dark regarding the status of goaltender Samuel Montembeault and defenseman Alexandre Carrier ahead of Game 5 against the Washington Capitals.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 28
Capitals flex their muscles, take commanding series lead vs. Canadiens
With a 5-2 win on Sunday, the Washington Capitals made anyone who thought Montreal could make a series out of their first-round matchup think again.
Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / April 27
Canadiens call up Cayden Primeau ahead of Game 4 with Samuel Montembeault a game-time decision
Some drama leading up to a pivotal Stanley Cup Playoff game. On Sunday, the Montreal Canadiens called up goaltender Cayden Primeau from their American Hockey League affiliate, the Laval Rocket.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 26
Watch: Tom Wilson, Josh Anderson fight on Capitals bench
The Stanley Cup playoffs can get heated when two teams have to keep playing each other game after game. Tensions get high, anger starts to build and sometimes emotions just erupt.
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