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A setback: the CH is hoping Lane Hutson is okay this morning

A setback: the CH is hoping Lane Hutson is okay this morning

What would be the Canadiens' worst nightmare in the playoffs? Every fan has their own answer. But we can all agree that seeing Lane Hutson get injured (or at least not be close to 100%) is among the top concerns for all fans.

Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / May 24
Martin St-Louis was rude to a reporter after the game

Martin St-Louis was rude to a reporter after the game

Unfortunately, the Montreal Canadiens lost 3–2 in overtime to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2 last night. The Habs were just one shot away from putting the Hurricanes in hot water by winning both games in Raleigh, but in the end, the series is now tied 1-1.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 23
Hurricanes' OT win evens series, snaps long drought for franchise

Hurricanes' OT win evens series, snaps long drought for franchise

Facing pressure to avoid falling into an 0-2 series hole, the Carolina Hurricanes evened the NHL's Eastern Conference Final with a 3-2 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens.

Nikolaj Ehlers' 2nd goal in OT helps Canes even series with Canadiens
Winners, losers from Saturday's NHL playoffs: Hurricanes get even with OT win
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NHL News / Yardbarker / May 23
Winners, losers from Saturday's NHL playoffs: Hurricanes get even

Winners, losers from Saturday's NHL playoffs: Hurricanes get even with OT win

The NHL's Eastern Conference Finals continued on Saturday night with the Carolina Hurricanes picking up a 3-2 overtime win against the Montreal Canadiens.

Hurricanes' OT win evens series, snaps long drought for franchise
Cale Makar to determine when to return to Avalanche lineup
Winners, losers from Friday's Stanley Cup playoffs
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Sidney Crosby shares big update about Evgeni Malkin
Crosby reveals massive news about Penguins future, possible retirement
Nathan MacKinnon News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz

The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least 300 goals in their career can you name in six minutes?

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Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / May 23
So, Why Can the Canadiens Win on the Road?

So, Why Can the Canadiens Win on the Road?

The Montreal Canadiens have become one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and after stealing Game 1 against the Carolina Hurricanes on the road, people are beginning to ask the same question: Why are the Canadiens so good away from home?

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.

Mike Matheson News / Dose.ca / May 23
The Mathesons welcomed their third child the day after the final game in Buffalo

The Mathesons welcomed their third child the day after the final game in Buffalo

The final game against the Sabres was a real rollercoaster of emotions for just about every fan in Quebec. And the players, of course. For Mike Matheson, that moment was even more special.

Rod Brind`Amour News / Dose.ca / May 23
No changes expected tonight: Rod Brind’Amour must avoid the Canadiens’ trap

No changes expected tonight: Rod Brind’Amour must avoid the Canadiens’ trap

Tonight, the Hurricanes have an important game ahead of them. Playing in front of their home crowd, they'll need to win to avoid heading to Montreal trailing 0-2 in the series.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 23
No party tonight—the Habs are dreaming of a win in Montreal and the importance of staying hungry

No party tonight—the Habs are dreaming of a win in Montreal and the importance of staying hungry

Tonight, the Canadiens will play the second game of the Eastern Conference Finals. After winning the first game, another victory tonight would allow them to return home with a 2-0 lead in the series.

Martin St. Louis News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 23
Canadiens’ Martin St. Louis reveals secret behind road success in postseason

Canadiens’ Martin St. Louis reveals secret behind road success in postseason

The Montreal Canadiens became the first team to defeat the Carolina Hurricanes during this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs. Montreal defeated Carolina in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final, on Thursday.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / May 23
Michael Hage and the 'eighth year' of the reconstruction process

Michael Hage and the 'eighth year' of the reconstruction process

Imagine the Canadiens with a “real” second-line center… It would take a genius to figure out exactly why Michael Hage, to everyone's surprise, didn't want to sign directly with the Canadiens last April.

Montreal Canadiens News / ESPN / May 23

How the Canadiens mastered the art of 'bouncing fo...

Montreal is seven wins from the Stanley Cup thanks to contributions up and down the lineup.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 23
The Canadiens are closing in on a matchup against Dominique Ducharme

The Canadiens are closing in on a matchup against Dominique Ducharme

With their victory last night over the Colorado Avalanche, the Vegas Golden Knights have moved significantly closer to the Stanley Cup Final. With a 2-0 lead in the series and the fact that the series now moves to Vegas, the Golden Knights now have a nearly 79% chance of reaching the finals and a 42.3% chance of winning the Stanley Cup.

NHL News / Dose.ca / May 23
F1 forces the Hurricanes to relocate ahead of their move to Montreal

F1 forces the Hurricanes to relocate ahead of their move to Montreal

The city of Montreal is currently in the midst of an absolutely incredible sports weekend. The Montreal Canadiens will play a playoff game tonight in the Eastern Conference Finals, while the Montreal Formula 1 Grand Prix is currently taking place all weekend.

Phillip Danault News / Dose.ca / May 23
Phillip Danault is no longer holding back: he’s speaking up in the locker room

Phillip Danault is no longer holding back: he’s speaking up in the locker room

Phillip Danault has just scored two big goals for the Habs in the last two games. His goal against the Sabres set the tone for Game 7, and last night's goal sowed doubt in the minds of the Hurricanes, who then completely fell apart.

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Elliotte Friedman News / NHL Trade Talk / May 22
Burrows Helped Montreal Cash In on Carolina’s Risky Style

Burrows Helped Montreal Cash In on Carolina’s Risky Style

Elliotte Friedman was all over this point. The Montreal Canadiens didn’t just stumble into a win. They had a plan, and Alex Burrows is a big reason why.

Alexander Zharovsky News / Professor Press Box / May 22
Why the Canadiens Won't Regret Drafting Alexander Zharovsky

Why the Canadiens Won't Regret Drafting Alexander Zharovsky

Alexander Zharovsky is one of those young wingers who looks like he’s been playing above his age group for a while now. The Montreal Canadiens clearly saw something they liked enough to move up and grab him, sending picks 41 and 49 to Carolina to get No.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 22
Canadiens’ Accelerated Rebuild Is the New Standard

Canadiens’ Accelerated Rebuild Is the New Standard

When president of hockey operations Jeff Gorton and general manager (GM) Kent Hughes took the reins of the Montreal Canadiens in the winter of 2022, they inherited a historic franchise in absolute freefall.

Martin St. Louis News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 22
Martin St. Louis gives his take on why Canadiens dominate on the road

Martin St. Louis gives his take on why Canadiens dominate on the road

The Montreal Canadiens pulled out a dominant Game 1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night. Montreal scored four unanswered goals to take the Carolina crowd out of the game early.

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 21
Canadiens attack stuns Hurricanes in Eastern finals opener

Canadiens attack stuns Hurricanes in Eastern finals opener

Juraj Slafkovsky scored twice in a three-point outing as the visiting Montreal Canadiens rode a four-goal first period to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 6-2 Thursday in Raleigh, N.C., in the opening clash of the Eastern Conference finals.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 21
Hurricanes' ECF struggles continue in Game 1 loss

Winners, losers from Thursday's NHL playoffs: Hurricanes' ECF struggles continue

The NHL's Eastern Conference Finals began on Thursday night, and it was a wildly impressive win by the Montreal Canadiens as they dominated the Carolina Hurricanes, 6-2, to take a 1-0 series lead.

Canadiens attack stuns Hurricanes in Eastern Final opener
Sidney Crosby reveals massive news about future, possible retirement
Nathan MacKinnon didn't sugarcoat why the Avalanche lost Game 1
Should the Avalanche consider Mackenzie Blackwood for Game 2?
Rasmus Dahlin had a vulgar reaction to Sabres' Game 7 downfall
Arber Xhekaj News / The Hockey Writers / May 21
Canadiens Still Need Arber Xhekaj Against the Hurricanes

Canadiens Still Need Arber Xhekaj Against the Hurricanes

One minute and 52 seconds. That’s all Arber Xhekaj played in Game 7 against the Buffalo Sabres. No impact on the scoresheet, barely a blip on the ice time report.

Montreal Canadiens News / Stadium Rant / May 21
The Canadiens’ Young Core Is Carrying The Weight Of A Hockey-Obsessed Nation

The Canadiens’ Young Core Is Carrying The Weight Of A Hockey-Obsessed Nation

The Montreal Canadiens are back in a place that feels both familiar and long overdue. As the puck drops on the Stanley Cup Playoffs’ Final Four, Montreal’s quest to end a 33-year championship drought suddenly feels real again.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 19
Fans celebrating Canadiens' Game 7 win cause microearthquakes

Fans celebrating Canadiens' Game 7 win cause microearthquakes

If you ever thought the passionate fans of the Montreal Canadiens couldn’t be any crazier, think again. During the final two games of the Atlantic Division

Alex Newhook News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Last playoff-goals leader by team' quiz

The 'Last playoff-goals leader by team' quiz

How many of the players to lead each NHL franchise in goals in the team's most recent Stanley Cup Playoff appearance can you name in five minutes?

Jakub Dobes News / Trade Talk Sports / May 19
The Legend of Jakub Dobes Continues to Grow This Postseason

The Legend of Jakub Dobes Continues to Grow This Postseason

For the second consecutive series, the Montreal Canadiens found themselves heavily on their heels in a Game 7 on the road—and yet again, they managed to pull out the win thanks to two players in particular.

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