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On YouTubeMontreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 18
3 Statistics That Explain the Canadiens’ Playoff Success
The Montreal Canadiens may not have been viewed as one of the Stanley Cup favourites entering the playoffs, but through the first two rounds, they have proven they belong among the NHL’s remaining contenders.
Ivan Demidov News / The Hockey Writers / May 18
Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov Finding His Game at the Right Time in 2026 Playoffs
Ivan Demidov came into the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs carrying enormous expectations. The 20-year-old winger had just wrapped up a breakout rookie season with 62 points (19 goals and 43 assists) and was widely viewed as one of the most dangerous young forwards in the Eastern Conference.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 18
A History of Canadiens’ Game 7s Since 1994
Another winner-take-all Game 7 awaits the Montreal Canadiens tonight in Buffalo, in a situation that has repeatedly shaped the franchise’s modern playoff history.
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Brendan Gallagher News / Dose.ca / May 18
'I wouldn’t be surprised to see Brendan Gallagher play in Game 7'
Today's topic is whether Martin St-Louis will make a change to his lineup for Game 7. Naturally, Brendan Gallagher's name comes up often. After all, if there's an offensive change, he's the one most likely to make an impact tonight.
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 18
Long live the Bell Centre! The top line is terrible, but the Hurricanes avoid the worst
You thought that was it, but it wasn’t. I'm talking about a Saturday night playoff game at the Bell Centre. The Canadiens took their worst beating since December 9 in Tampa (6–1).
Here’s why the Sabres have more to lose than the Canadiens
The Sabres and the Canadiens will play a crucial game tonight. Naturally, both young teams will be looking to gain experience. And this is true even though the Canadiens have played a Game 7 in recent weeks… It will be interesting to see which team is able to take control of the game at the right moment.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 18
Statistically speaking, the CH has a (very) good chance of winning on Monday
Since the start of the playoffs, all Montreal Canadiens fans have expected to see fairly easy wins at the Bell Centre. In fact, it's been quite the opposite.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 17
Canadiens most to blame for blowout Game 6 loss to Sabres
The Montreal Canadiens had a chance to advance to the Eastern Conference Final with a Saturday night home game at the Bell Centre against the Buffalo Sabres.
NHL News / Field Level Media / May 17
Canadiens heading home for Game 7 vs. confident Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens are set for a Game 7 showdown to settle their Eastern Conference second-round matchup on Monday night. The Sabres scored seven unanswered goals in an 8-3 win in Game 6 on Saturday night in Montreal, forcing the deciding game back in Buffalo.
Nick Suzuki News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 17
Nick Suzuki explains reason for road team dominance in Canadiens-Sabres series
The Montreal Canadiens failed to close out their second-round series against the Buffalo Sabers on home ice, setting up a Game 7 back in Buffalo for the right to face the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 17
Canadiens Can’t Close It Out, Sabres Capitalize to Extend Series
The Montreal Canadiens let a golden opportunity slip away Saturday night, falling 8-3 to the Buffalo Sabres in Game 6 at the Bell Centre and forcing a decisive Game 7.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 17
Canadiens Have Reason to Stay Optimistic for Game 7 vs. Sabres
While this wasn’t the outcome Montreal Canadiens had hoped for, they can find comfort in the fact their 8-3 Game 6 loss to the Buffalo Sabres represented yet another lopsided battle in this ongoing war.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 17
Game #7: Three Factors That Could Help the Habs Win
It's do or die for the Canadiens tomorrow. Martin St-Louis's men absolutely must win to keep their season alive… otherwise, the guys will find themselves on the golf course pretty soon.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 17
The Hurricanes’ (very) long break: 12 days without playing… and it could end badly
The Sabres were able to beat (or crush, if you will) the Montreal Canadiens last night at the Bell Centre. The result? This means a decisive Game 7 will be necessary between the two teams to determine who advances to the Eastern Conference Finals.
Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / May 17
The Canadiens’ worst game of 2026: Martin St-Louis needs to make a change
For the first time in the playoffs, the Montreal Canadiens were outplayed by their opponent, whereas the Habs had previously either won close games or dominated their opponents.
NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / May 16
Canadiens had the most ridiculous start to Game 6 against the Sabres
The Montreal Canadiens had a blazing start to Game 6 of their second-round series against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. The Habs trailed early, with
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / May 16
A Star Is Emerging, a Captain Is Dominating: Demidov and Suzuki
There’s a real electric vibe around Montreal right now, and it mostly comes down to two Montreal Canadiens players: Ivan Demidov and Nick Suzuki. Demidov’s been everywhere — scoring his first playoff goal in Game 5, buzzing the net, firing shots, and setting up plays.
Montreal Canadiens News / Trade Talk Sports / May 15
Martin St. Louis Opens Up on Sticking With Jakub Dobes in Game 5
Jakub Dobes hit his first real stumbling block during these Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday night. Having allowed more than three goals just once all postseason, the Montreal Canadiens’ netminder was beaten three times in the first period of Game 5 in Buffalo, which led many to question whether backup Jacob Fowler would see the net.
Lane Hutson News / Daily Faceoff / May 15
Canadiens’ Lane Hutson is already a playoff superstar
BUFFALO – “Sorry, what the f—- was that? He’s insane!” Yes, Buffalo Sabres fan in the Buffaslug jersey. Yes, he is. Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson is a human highlight reel, worth every penny you spent to watch him up close.
Ivan Demidov News / Daily Faceoff / May 14
Welcome to the Ivan Demidov show, Montreal Canadiens fans
BUFFALO – Heading into Game 5, 11 players at least one goal for the Montreal Canadiens. Jake Evans made it 12 early in the second. Ivan Demidov, though?
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 15
Winners, losers from Thursday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Mitch Marner on Conn Smythe run
The Golden Knights are halfway to a Stanley Cup, and Mitch Marner is one of the biggest driving forces behind that success.
Alex Newhook News / NHL Trade Talk / May 13
Alex Newhook 2026 NHL Playoffs: Montreal’s Clutch Performer Is On Fire
Alex Newhook’s 2026 NHL playoff run is quickly becoming one of the best stories of the postseason. With six goals and counting, five of them in his last three games, the Montreal Canadiens forward is playing the best hockey of his career at exactly the right time.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 12
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen takes over in net as Sabres even series with Game 4 comeback
Coming off back-to-back losses, each by four goals, the Buffalo Sabres knew their backs were against the proverbial wall on Tuesday night. Faced with
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 13
Winners, losers from Tuesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Sabres' Zach Benson scores game-winner on his birthday
The second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Tuesday night, with the Buffalo Sabres facing the Montreal Canadiens on the road and the Vegas Golden Knights hosting the Anaheim Ducks.
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