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Canadiens can thank Blue Jackets for aiding their run to the Eastern Conference Final

The Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes are going to answer a frequently debated question that NHL fans always have about the playoffs: Is it better to b

Canadiens Game 1 win over Carolina is a massive victory for momentum over rest

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Habs Headlines: Among the elite

In today's links, Canadiens a top team, the crash course on Carolina, taking previous experience into Game 2, the top line threatening to break out, Sidney Crosby's comments on Slafkovský...

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Canadiens Won't Be Pushovers vs. Canes

Our takeaways from a stunning Game 1 win for Montreal 📲

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Making projections after dust has settled on shocking lottery 📲

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The Memorial Cup will take place from May 22nd to May 31st in Kelowna. This year, the Habs will have two representative as centre Hayden Paupanekis and Andrew MacNiel will take part. As always, we&...

The Montreal Canadiens top line struggled on 5-on-5 hockey throughout the playoffs. But in Game 1, Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky stepped up to give the Canadiens a dominant Game 1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Canadiens' top line finally answers the call in huge Game 1 victory over Hurricanes

The Montreal Canadiens offense made the Carolina Hurricanes' top defenseman Jaccob Slavin look human in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and it left Rod Brind'Amour stunned.

Rod Brind'Amour couldn't believe Canadiens broke Jacob Slavin in Game 1

Martin St. Louis has had to make some tough decisions over the course of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, the Montreal Canadiens head coach is not afraid to answer the hard questions about those choices.

Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis refuses to hide from difficult questions

Montreal Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes just became the third rookie goalie in NHL history to win seven of his first nine road games in a single playoff run.

Jakub Dobes continues to make history during incredible Canadiens playoff run

The Montreal Canadiens might be the youngest team left in these Stanley Cup Playoffs, but they are battle-tested after two exhausting series that both went seve

Slafkovsky and Danault lead 4 standouts in Canadiens Game 1 win over Hurricanes

The start of Game 1 for the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference Final could be described as incredible but also historic. After giving up a goal in th

Canadiens avoid 1985 repeat by stifling Hurricanes in dominant Game 1 victory

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Winners and Losers of the Playoffs So Far

Our picks for the best and worst from the postseason 📲

The Montreal Canadiens took a chance on Martin St. Louis when naming him the interim head coach in 2022. Coming off an unexpected Stanley Cup Final appearance,

Jeff Gorton knew Martin St. Louis was the right coach for the Canadiens from his very first speech

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Habs Headlines: "We're a confident group"

In today's links, the Canadiens are a confident bunch, the Victoire return home, and Sidney Crosby isn't close to done yet.

The Montreal Canadiens continue their incredible playoff run in Carolina after winning series against the Tampa Bay Lightning and Buffalo Sabres, with both seri

4 takeaways from the Montreal Canadiens 6-2 win in Game 1 over the Hurricanes

Habs Rout Canes in Game 1 😯

Montreal gets early ECF lead handing Carolina 1st playoff loss after 6-2 win

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Habs vs. Hurricanes Game 1 Recap

Goal scorers, highlights and more 📲

Habs' 4th Goal of 1st Period 😳

Montreal putting pressure on Carolina early in Game 1 of ECF

The Montreal Canadiens begin the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday night where they take on the Carolina Hurricanes. The path to this point was not easy, as

Jakub Dobes reveals incredible 'wake-up call' before Game 7 vs. Sabres

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Canes-Habs Predictions 🔮

Which team is moving on to the Stanley Cup Final? 📲

ECF is David vs. Goliath Matchup 🍿

Get ready for Canadiens vs. Hurricanes

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Canadiens @ Hurricanes Game 1: Thread, lines, and how to watch

A Habs team happy to be here faces a Hurricanes team trying to exorcise some third-round demons.

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HabsWorld Predicts: Round 3, Part 2

With Montreal advancing to the Eastern Conference finals, the HabsWorld writers provided their predictions on the upcoming series against Carolina.

While nothing will be official until about a half hour before puck drop, it looks like Martin St. Louis is making changes to his forwards and blue lines ahead o

Montreal Canadiens look poised to make lineup changes ahead of Game 1

Ahead of the Eastern Conference Finals, Nick Suzuki knows the top line of he, Cole Caufield, and Juraj Slafkovsky must be more productive in five-on-five situations if the Montreal Canadiens want to have any chances of defeating the Carolina Hurricanes.

Nick Suzuki reiterates the major playoff issue that Habs must fix now

Our breakdown of the Habs' series win over Buffalo 📲

How the Canadiens Upset the Sabres

The Montreal Canadiens are back in the semifinals, after they defeated the Buffalo Sabres in the second round earlier this week. Their path has been difficult,

Rod Brind'Amour reveals concern Canadiens give Hurricanes entering Eastern Conference Finals

To make a run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, your stars need to play like stars, and your leaders need to steady the ship. But arguably the most crucial factor in

Jake Evans has become the Canadiens' ultimate playoff bargain

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4 Montreal Canadiens to watch in Game 1 against the Carolina Hurricanes

The Montreal Canadiens continue their playoff run in Carolina against the Hurricanes on Thursday night. It has not been an easy road to get to this point, as th

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.

VICTOIRE: Montreal wins first Walter Cup

The Canadiens bring their exceptional road record to Raleigh to take on the unbeaten Hurricanes.

Canadiens @ Hurricanes ECF Game 1: Preview and how to watch

Looking at how the Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens match up for this best-of-seven series.

The Offer Sheet Bowl: Looking ahead to Eastern Conference Final

In today's links, what other teams can learn from Montreal's rebuild, don't count the Canadiens out against Carolina, shorter coaching tenures, what a 2026 playoffs all-bust team roster would look like, and more.

Thursday Habs Headlines: Eyeing Montreal's rebuild model

The third round of the 2026 playoffs gets underway on Wednesday night with the Western Conference Final. Our writers make their picks on who between Colorado and Vegas will move on to battle for th...

VICTOIRE: Montreal wins first Walter Cup

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HabsWorld Predicts: Round 3, Part 1

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The Numbers Behind the Carolina-Montreal Series

Special teams and goaltending will play key roles in the third round between Montreal and Carolina. Right now, the playoff numbers greatly differ from the regular season numbers in both regards.

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Martin St. Louis and the Canadiens are growing together during playoff run

When the Montreal Canadiens hired Martin St. Louis as their new head coach, the decision was quite shocking. No one was disputing what St. Louis did as a profes

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Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes welcomes underdog tag before Hurricanes matchup

During an interview on ESPN's SportsCenter, Montreal Canadiens Jakub Dobes told the anchors that he loves that they called the team "underdogs" in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Carolina Hurricanes.

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Habs Headlines: Saint Jakub

In today's links, Jakub Dobeš is the man of the moment, Alex Newhook's contribution doesn't go unnoticed, and looking ahead at the Carolina Hurricanes.

Who will be the top blue line prospects that get selected in June? 📲

Ranking the Top Defensemen in 2026 Draft 📊

Alex Newhook, who is the only member of the Montreal Canadiens who has won a Stanley Cup, said he believes they are capable of winning it all after advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Stanley Cup champ Alex Newhook knows Canadiens are capable of winning it all

Is this destiny? Fate? Good luck? Some of all of that has been in play with this Canadiens team. What no one will question is the roller coaster of emotions ove

These Canadiens keep surviving everything thrown at them

The Montreal Canadiens entered the playoffs as one of the youngest teams in the field. Now, they are one of four teams left, as they clinched their spot in the

Martin St. Louis explains how Canadiens turned around from rebuild to Stanley Cup contenders

It's pretty easy to argue that no team in the NHL has a history quite like the Montreal Canadiens. Much of what the organization hangs its hat on came before th

Harsh truth awaits Canadiens in Eastern Conference Final showdown with Hurricanes

The Montreal Canadiens have done it once again. In another Game 7 in these Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Canadiens pulled out a victory. This time it arrived in ove

Jakub Dobes fully embraces the role of villain after another road Game 7 win

Two game sevens through two series, and Alex Newhook has scored the game winner in both.

Bottom Six Minutes: Alex Newhook's astounding playoffs

Montreal Victoire fell 2-1 to the Ottawa Charge in Game 3 but still lead the Walter Cup final series 2-1 heading into Wednesday's Game 4.

Montreal Victoire fall short as Ottawa Charge force Game 4

It might be time to give Alex Newhook a Game 7-style nickname. He has now scored the game-winning goal in back-to-back Game 7s. The Montreal Canadiens took an e

Alex Newhook scores OT winner as Canadiens become youngest team since 1993 to reach conference final

The Habs take Game 7 in OT, will face the Hurricanes. The Victoire are still one win away from the championship, and more in today's links

Tuesday Habs Headlines: Finding a Way Forward

Conference finals set after Habs eliminate Sabres

Updated Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket

The Habs jumped out to a two-goal lead in Game 7 on Monday in Buffalo but couldn't hold it as the game ultimately required overtime. In the extra frame, Alex Newhook was able to fire a long s...

10 Thoughts: Newhook the Hero as Habs Win Game 7 OT Thriller

The Newfoundlander comes up clutch in the biggest moment yet again.

Top Six Minutes: Alex Newhook clinches the series again

Habs Win Game 7 in OT 🔥

Alex Newhook plays hero to defeat Sabres and sends Montreal to ECF

Habs Advance to ECF 🇨🇦

Montreal calls game in OT to send Sabres home

Montreal shoots for a second Game 7 win in 2026.

Canadiens @ Sabres Game 7: Thread, lines, and how to watch

The Montreal Canadiens once again face a Game 7 in these playoffs, and their young roster will look to replicate what they did in the opening round against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Canadiens players believe surviving one Game 7 prepared them for this moment

Both Montreal hockey teams have the chance that their season will end today, and while the Canadiens hope their season stays alive, if the Montreal Victoire's season ends it will be with their first...

Walter Cup Game 3 preview: Montreal looks to clinch first title

The Montreal Canadiens find themselves in a similar position as they are facing a Game 7 on the road after losing at home in a series-clinching game. In the fir

Montreal Canadiens have nowhere else to turn but Jakub Dobes for Game 7

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In today's links, Habs get another chance, trying to explain why the teams play better on the road, creating the right environment for the game, an all-time Game 7 lineup, and stories on the teams...

Habs Headlines: A better effort on the road

Buffalo and Montreal have left it all out on the ice and will go to a dramatic Game 7 📲

Wild Sabres-Habs Series Getting Ending It Deserves

For the second straight series, the Habs haven't made it easy on themselves. They lost twice at home but won on the road in Buffalo, forcing another Game 7 as they look to keep their season a...

Habs Weekly: Here We Go Again

The Montreal Canadiens had a chance to move on to the Eastern Conference with a win on Saturday night. They looked like they were on their way to doing just tha

3 losers, 1 winner for the Montreal Canadiens in Game 6 against the Sabres

Montreal Victoire take a 2-0 series lead over Ottawa Charge after a 2-1 overtime win in Game 2 of the Walter Cup Finals.

Flaherty the OT hero, Victoire move one win away from Walter Cup

The Montreal Canadiens jumped out to an early lead, but the Buffalo Sabres completely flipped the game on its head, handing Montreal a crushing 8-3 loss in Game 6.

Canadiens suffer historic collapse in Game 6 loss to Sabres

In today's links, an interview with Dobeš's mental coach, trying to explain the Bell Centre struggles, "bouncing forward," the other three teams preparing for conference finals, and another big day...

Habs Headlines: The power of positive thinking

The Habs were able to jump out to a two-goal lead in the first period on Saturday night with a chance to clinch their series. However, Buffalo scored seven unanswered goals from there, forcing a Ga...

10 Thoughts: Habs collapse in the face of the Buffalo attack in 8-3 loss

The Bell Centre fans aren't having a great deal of fun in this post-season.

Top Six Minutes: A 3-1 lead becomes an 8-3 loss for Montreal

Where things stand after Sabres force Game 7 on Habs 📸

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Sabres Force Game 7 vs. Habs

Buffalo comes back down 3-1 in 1st period to set up final game of series at home

Another series, another chance to knock off a divisional opponent on home ice.

Canadiens vs. Sabres Game 5: Thread, lines, and how to watch

The Canadiens have earned themselves a chance to wrap up the series on home ice.

Canadiens vs. Sabres Round 2 Game 6: Preview and how to watch

The Montreal Canadiens are returning to the Bell Centre with a 3-2 series lead after an incredible performance in Game 5 in Buffalo, after scoring four straight

3 storylines for the Montreal Canadiens entering a pivotal Game 6 against the Sabres

Heading into Game 5, Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff knew that he wanted to see a lot less of the Montreal Canadiens' power play. The unit--especially the

Martin St. Louis takes not-so-subtle snipe at Sabres and Lindy Ruff

In today's links, another chance to win at home, Dobeš earns more respect from teammates, Demidov gets rewarded for solid play, Montreal's faceoff prowess, stories from the Sabres' side...

Habs Headlines: "We want to close the book"

With the Habs still taking part in the playoffs, they aren't particularly well-represented at the 2026 Worlds. However, a pair of Montreal prospects are taking part. As always, we'll ke...

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Ivan Demidov scored his first playoff goal, and Cole Caufield scored a goal for the third straight game. While those will grab the headlines for the Canadiens,

Six different goal scorers in Game 5 just matched a legendary 1993 Canadiens feat

Abby Roque scores twice as the Montreal Victoire stuns the Ottawa Charge 3-2 in Game 1 after Nicole Gosling tied it with 2.1 seconds left.

Miracle in Laval: Victoire score late, win in OT to take Game 1

Game 5 of the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres' second-round series got off to a start that could charitably be called "chaotic." With five goals in the opening 10:15 of play, it was far from a...

Martin St-Louis's faith in Jakub Dobeš made the difference in Game 5

In today's links, the Canadiens are reaping the fruits of their rebuild, the Victoire take game 1, and the Edmonton Oilers fire their head coach.

Friday Habs Headlines: Culmination

Ivan Demidov finally found the back of the net, scoring his first career Stanley Cup Playoff goal in the Montreal Canadiens Game 5 victory over the Buffalo Sabres.

Ivan Demidov finally scores first playoff goal in Canadiens win over Sabres

After a very eventful first period that had them trailing, the Habs bounced back in a big way on Thursday night in Buffalo. They scored three times in the second while Ivan Demidov picked up his fi...

10 Thoughts: Special Teams Earn Habs Game 5 Win

3) The top guys are getting involved now, which is a great sign 2) I'd buy that book 1) It was even more impressive than that...

Top Six Minutes: Habs win fifth road game, takes 3-2 series lead

The Montreal Canadiens made shockwaves during the 2022 NHL Draft when they snagged Juraj Slafkovsky with the first-overall selection. There was an audible gasp

Lane Hutson is officially producing at a superstar level in the Stanley Cup Playoffs

One spot up for grabs to round out Conference Finals

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Habs Up 3-2 on Sabres 👊

Canadiens grab pivotal Game 5 road win as series shifts back to Montreal

Montreal tries to regain the series lead it lost in Game 4.

Canadiens vs. Sabres Game 5: Thread, lines, and how to watch

For the second straight season, the Montreal Canadiens had a chance to have one of their players win the Calder Memorial Trophy after Ivan Demidov was named a f

Ivan Demidov's incredible season shouldn't get lost after the Calder vote

The Montreal Canadiens once again find themselves in a series tied at two and heading on the road for Game 5. In the first playoff series, the Canadiens dropped

4 questions for the Montreal Canadiens entering Game 5 against the Sabres

The Canadiens showed some bad habits last game and need to get back to what made them successful earlier in the series.

Canadiens vs. Sabres Round 2 Game 4: Preview and how to watch

In today's links, Game 5 confidence, Hutson's instincts on full display, reason for Tuesday's bizarre puck bounce, the Walter Cup will make history, Maple Leafs fire head coach, and more.

Thursday Habs Headlines: Unfazed by playoff pressure

Where everything stands after Avs eliminate Wild

Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket 📋

After a bye in the first round of the playoffs, Laval faced off against Toronto in the second round. While the Rocket had the better regular season record, they weren't the better team in thi...

Rocket Weekly: An Early Exit

As the Canadiens torch walk becomes one of the Bell Centre's most iconic playoff traditions, here are three former Montreal Canadiens legends who could carry the torch next.

3 former Canadiens legends who could carry the torch next at the Bell Centre

The Montreal Canadiens couldn't believe that a stanchion at the Bell Centre helped give a goal to the Buffalo Sabres that played a major factor in Game 4.

Canadiens players couldn't hide their frustration after bizarre Game 4 goal

The Montreal Canadiens had a great chance to take a commanding lead in the series, but would come up short against the Buffalo Sabres by a final score of 3-2.

2 winners, 2 losers for the Montreal Canadiens in Game 4 loss to the Sabres

Trocheck and Knies are among the players that could be moved 📲

Stars Who Could Be Traded the Draft

Montreal Victoire reached their first Walter Cup Final after a 2-1 Game 5 win over the defending champion Minnesota Frost.

Marie-Philip Poulin leads Victoire to first Walter Cup Final

In today's links, the Canadiens believe they can adapt and push back against anything, Joe Veleno talks about experiencing the postseason, and Sidney Crosby heads to Switzerland.

Wednesday Habs Headlines: Push back

After a strong Game 3 showing, the Habs were back at home Tuesday to try to take a two-game lead on the Sabres. They grabbed the lead in the first period but weren't able to hold on, falling 3-2.

10 Thoughts: Habs Drop a Penalty-Filled Game 4

Sabres Even Series with Habs 2-2 🦬

Buffalo takes the win after wild game in Montreal

Despite seven power plays, Montreal lost the special-team battle, and that cost them a win in Game 4.

Top Six Minutes: Habs miss too many opportunities in Game 4

Montreal aims for more of the same in the fourth game of their Eastern Conference Semifinal.

Canadiens vs. Sabres Game 4 : Thread, lines, and how to watch

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3 Montreal Canadiens to watch in Game 4 against the Buffalo Sabres

The Montreal Canadiens had a dominant performance in Game 3 as they went on to win 6-2 and have a great opportunity ahead of them on Tuesday night. If they can

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Montreal Canadiens stars wake up just in time for high-stakes playoff push

The Montreal Canadiens managed to slide by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round on the back of some excellent goaltending from Jakub Dobes and a timely goal

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Newhook brought the Cup home once and he's coming for it again

The Rock sent Alex Newhook. You're welcome.

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Trade Storylines You Should Be Thinking About

Matthews and McDavid are among the trade storylines we're watching 📲

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Canadiens' playoff push is validating Kent Hughes' gambles in a massive way

The Montreal Canadiens have been committed to doing the rebuild the right way and not taking shortcuts. It certainly isn't easy in sports to remain patient, but

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Tuesday Habs Headlines: Banner Performances

Dach and Newhook proving their worth, Dobes making a name for himself, Hutson proves that you don't have to be big to be elite in the playoffs, and more in today's links.

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Canadiens vs. Sabres Round 2 Game 4: Preview and how to watch

The Canadiens, and their fans, look for a repeat of the Game 3 effort.

Canes Up 2-1 on Habs 👀

Svech calls game on Montreal in OT for series lead

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