Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
Montreal loses Game 3 in another OT at home. [ Sportsnet ]
Josh Anderson is enjoying every minute of the Habs’ return to the playoffs. [ TSN ]
Habs fans jumped in to sing the American National Anthem. [ Montreal Gazette | Sportsnet ]
The Victoire will celebrate their Walter Cup victory with a parade on Saturday. [ Montreal Gazette | La Presse | Radio-Canada ]
Elliotte and Kyle talk to Mike Matheson in the most recent 32 Thoughts. [ S...
First period
Montreal has been able to clear the puck out of the defensive zone a few times, but that’s about the extent of their play through the opening two minutes. They haven’t found a lane to move the puck through yet.
Kirby Dach tries to throw a big hit on Jaccob Slavin in Montreal’s first excursion into the offensive zone, but bounces off his hip and crashes into the boards. Dach seems to be alright at least.
Jake Evans chips the puck past Jalen Chatfield and tries to k...
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Eastern Conference Final
Game 3: Montreal Canadiens (A3) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (M1)
Series tied 1-1
Start time: **8:00 PM EDT / 5:00 PM PDT** In Canada: CBC, Sportsnet (English), TVA Sports (French) In the United States: TNT, truTV Streaming: HBO Max, Sportsnet+
The Carolina Hurricanes haven’t scored many goals in the playoffs despite finishing the regular season with the second-best offence. In the post-season they sit below average with...
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Eastern Conference Final
Game 3: Montreal Canadiens (A3) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (M1)
Series tied 1-1
Start time: **8:00 PM EDT / 5:00 PM PDT** In Canada: CBC, Sportsnet (English), TVA Sports (French) In the United States: TNT, truTV Streaming: HBO Max, Sportsnet+
After a 6-2 loss in Game 1 that ended their playoff-opening eight-game winning streak, the Carolina Hurricanes needed a response in Game 2. They got that by holding the Montreal C...
Montreal Canadiens news and notes
“At home, I feel like we attempt to make too many plays and try to pass the puck in the net,” Nick Suzuki admits. [ NHL.com ]
“We got carried away and opened up the game a little too much,” Jake Evans explains as the main reason for their poor home record. [ La Presse ]
Martin St-Louis says he’s not worried about Lane Hutson’s availability for Game 3. [ TVA Sports ]
The coach also says it’s important not to pay attention to the shot count...
Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Mike Matheson and Alexandre Carrier said the Canadiens didn’t do a good enough job of getting set up offensively in Game 2. [ Journal de Montreal | Sportsnet ]
“The spaces were there, we lacked execution,” Martin St-Louis agreed. [ Journal de Montreal ]
The Canadiens prised home-ice advantage from the Carolina Hurricanes. Now how do they capitalize? [ Montreal Gazette ]
Breaking down the styles of the netminders who helped get their teams...
Too much praise from the Montreal side for the last anthem singer singing in French. The Hurricanes go English only.
First period
A quick chance for Logan Stankoven, but Mike Matheson speeds back to break up the pass before it gets across to him.
Still plenty of space for Juraj Slafkovský to skate through as the top line goes on the attack.
A weak shot coming in from the point by William Carrier gets tipped by Eric Robinson, but if was enough to change the trajectory of...
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Eastern Conference Final
Game 2: Montreal Canadiens (A3) @ Carolina Hurricanes (M1)
MTL leads 1-0
Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT In Canada: CBC, Sportsnet (English), TVA Sports (French) In the United States: TNT, truTV Streaming: HBO Max, Sportsnet+
After 11 days of feeling very good about their chances of winning the Stanley Cup, the Carolina Hurricanes spent the last two concerned that it’s all going to come crashing down at the co...
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Eastern Conference Final
Game 2: Montreal Canadiens (A3) @ Carolina Hurricanes (M1)
MTL leads 1-0
Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT In Canada: CBC, Sportsnet (English), TVA Sports (French) In the United States: TNT, truTV Streaming: HBO Max, Sportsnet+
The talk leading up to the opening game of the Eastern Conference Final was of some rust for the Carolina Hurricanes after 11 days off since completing their sweep of the Philadelphia Fly...
Montreal Canadiens news and notes
“We feel like we’re one of the best teams in the league, and we’ve shown it,” Nick Suzuki stated after an emphatic Game 1 win in Raleigh. [ La Presse ]
Three quick meetings between the end of the second round and the start of the third were enough to get the Habs accustomed to a new opponent. [ Sportsnet ]
The Canadiens haven’t been able to string wins together easily in the series they’ve played so far, but Zachary Bolduc feels they have the ...
If you’re a Habs fan, there was a lot to like in the Montreal Canadiens’ 6-2 dismantling of the Carolina Hurricanes in game one of the Eastern Conference final. It wasn’t without its moments that reminded everyone why the Hurricanes have been touted as Stanley Cup favourites, but the Habs figured out how to use the aggression of Carolina against them. Their top line reminded everyone what they’re capable of at five-on-five, and they allowed just a single shot against in a third period they ent...
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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
During the rebuild, Kirby Dach and his teammates would talk about how great it would be to win in Montreal. [ TSN ]
Have the Canadiens pulled off the best quick-turn rebuild of the NHL’s cap era? [ The Athletic ]
Martin St-Louis stresses that the Canadiens need to understand their opponents. [ La Presse | RDS ]
The Habs head coach is also leaning on his late mother’s guidance during this playoff run. [ Montreal Gazette ]
The run is s...
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First period
Jake Evans may have just saved a goal with a stick-check after both Noah Dobson and Mike Matheson got caught behind their net.
He wasn’t able to bail them out a second time. Off the next faceoff, Carolina worked the puck to the slot and Seth Jarvis shot through a Matheson screen to open the scoring 30 seconds in.
The Hurricanes’ defence collapses on Juraj Slafkovský at the side of the net, and that leaves Cole Caufield all alone at the top of crease to easily
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2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Eastern Conference Final
Game 1: Montreal Canadiens (A3) @ Carolina Hurricanes (M1)
Start time: **8:00 PM EDT / 5:00 PM PDT** In Canada: CBC, Sportsnet (English), TVA Sports (French) In the United States: TNT, truTV Streaming: HBO Max, Sportsnet+
After an entertaining series with the Buffalo Sabres that saw a total of 50 goals scored, the Montreal Canadiens will now prepare for a best-of-seven that is slated to look more their opening-round set ...
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2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Eastern Conference Final
Game 1: Montreal Canadiens (A3) @ Carolina Hurricanes (M1)
Start time: **8:00 PM EDT / 5:00 PM PDT** In Canada: CBC, Sportsnet (English), TVA Sports (French) In the United States: TNT, truTV Streaming: HBO Max, Sportsnet+
Going into the post-season, the Montreal Canadiens’ goal was to improve on last year’s surprise appearance. They accomplished that by beating the Tampa Bay Lightning in seven games after claiming just one wi...
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The Montreal Victoire defeated the Ottawa Charge 4-0 in Game 4 of the 2026 Walter Cup final to clinch the franchise’s first-ever Walter Cup championship on Wednesday night at the Canadian Tire Centre.
Abby Roque scored twice, including a shorthanded beauty in the third period to provide the buffer the team needed. Ann-Renée Desbiens made 23 saves in the shutout win.
Maggie Flaherty also scored in the third period to make it 3-0 with a seeing-eye shot from the point. Flaherty is the f...
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Ryan Henkel joins the podcast from his regular station in Raleigh, Carolina. He has just come back from practice and we start by discussing coming off a Game 7 overtime win high versus an 11-day rest. There is some banter with regard to Jesperi Kotkaniemi before the conversation focuses more on the upcoming series. The Hurricanes’ greatest strength heading into this series is their ability to roll four lines without losing pace, structure, or pressure. Sebastian Aho’s top unit naturally draws ...
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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Looking at Montreal’s rapid rebuild and how the Calgary Flames might put themselves on the same path. [ Calgary Herald ]
TheVancouver Canucuks can take away a few lessons too if they choose to stick with the tough stuff. [ The Province ]
Unflappable rookie goaltender Jakub Dobeš has become the Canadiens’ unexpected playoff spark against the favoured Carolina Hurricanes. [ Montreal Gazette ]
Five things to know as the Canadiens head to the...
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The Montreal Victoire defeated the Ottawa Charge 4-0 in Game 4 of the 2026 Walter Cup final to clinch the franchise’s first-ever Walter Cup championship on Wednesday night at the Canadian Tire Centre.
Abby Roque scored twice, including a shorthanded beauty in the third period to provide the buffer the team needed. Ann-Renée Desbiens made 23 saves in the shutout win.
Maggie Flaherty also scored in the third period to make it 3-0 with a seeing-eye shot from the point. Flaherty is the f...
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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Jakub Dobeš is feeding off barbs from opposing fans and the adversity he faces. [ NHL.com ]
Dobeš is growing up before our eyes. [ Defector ]
The story of how Dobeš was selected. [ La Presse ]
‘Can’t buy that.’ The journey of a young team is paying off with another Game 7 triumph. [ Sportsnet | TSN ]
How the Canadiens built themselves into a conference finalist in just four years. [ The Athletic ]
Alex Newhook con...
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Following the disappointing night that was game six at the Bell Centre, the Montreal Canadiens had one more chance in game seven against the Buffalo Sabres. Everything seemed to be going according to plan after one period, with them playing well, and opening up a two-goal lead going into the second. But the second and third periods were dominated by Buffalo, the worst lead in hockey was eventually erased, and the Habs essentially held on to get to overtime.
Then, it happened. For the seco...
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The Montreal Victoire let a third-period lead slip away on Monday night as the Ottawa Charge scored twice in the final six minutes to earn a 2–1 victory and force a fourth game in the PWHL Walter Cup finals.
Montreal appeared to be in control after Hayley Scamurra opened the scoring midway through the third period. Maureen Murphy fired a shot from the point that bounced off the back boards and Scamurra grabbed the rebound flipping the puck into the open cage giving the Victoire a 1–0 lead...
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Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
Montreal advances to the ECF. [ CBC | Sportsnet | The Athletic | Canadiens | La Presse | Radio-Canada ]
The Habs will face Carolina. [ NHL ]
The Victoire are still one win away from the championship. [ TVA Sports | Montreal Gazette ]
Around the League and Elsewhere
The Hurricanes would like to put an end to their playoff woes. [ NHL ]
The Oilers interested in speaking with Craig Berube and Bruce Cassidy. [ TSN | Sportsnet ] ...
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First period
It’s the second line on the ice, so Martin St-Louis has learned his lesson after some rough opening shifts from the main trio. They draw an early icing call, and how the top line comes out.
Montreal is controlling the play early. Lots of zone time.
Oliver Kapanen gets an excellent chance at the side of the crease in his first game of the series.
The all-important first goal in Game 7goes to Montreal. Josh Anderson dumps the puck in from centre ice, races onto...
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2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Eastern Conference SFs
Game 7: Montreal Canadiens (A3) @ Buffalo Sabres (A1)
Series tied 3-3
Start time: 7:30 PM EDT / 4:30 PM PDT In Canada: CBC, Sportsnet (English), TVA Sports (French) In the United States: ESPN Streaming: Sportsnet+
For the first time in the playoffs, Jakub Dobeš was removed without completing a game, allowing more than three goals for the second time this round when he surrendered six, including three power-play goals....
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