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Growing up in California meant there were always great teams nearby. Watching baseball games, football games, and hockey games solidified a love of sports. Being well-versed in the complexities of hockey, Madeleine was inspired to write about the game. Madeleine is a contributor for The Lead, and a student at UC San Diego.

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Sep 19, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki (14) plays the puck against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
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NHL Atlantic Division Preview: Are Canadiens Ready To Win Division?

The Atlantic Division is a gauntlet. There are no easy points won. Every team in this division expects to make the playoffs and...

September 28, 2026
Apr 21, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) and goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) react after beating the Montreal Canadiens in overtime during game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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NHL Atlantic Division Preview: Can Tampa’s Core Make One Last Run?

Last season, the story in the Atlantic centered on which of the strongest teams would win the division. With five teams in this...

September 25, 2026
Dec 11, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) shoots the puck as Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin (21) defends during the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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NHL Metropolitan Division Preview: Can Capitals Steal Division Title?

The top half of the Metropolitan Division will have some unfamiliar faces in the top four this season. The Eastern Conference is always...

September 23, 2026
Nov 22, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Florian Xhekaj (63) celebrates the win against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
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Which Canadiens Prospects Have the Best Chance of Making the Roster?

Training camp for the Montreal Canadiens began on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The Canadiens are hosting 57 players for their 2026-2027 training camp. This roster...

September 21, 2026
Apr 29, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) controls the puck against the Philadelphia Flyers in the second period in game six of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
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NHL Metropolitan Division Preview: Can Penguins Stay in Playoffs?

The Metropolitan Division boasts the defending Stanley Cup Champions, the Carolina Hurricanes. As the division shaped up last season, several teams made surprise...

September 18, 2026
May 10, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes (75) makes a pad save during the second period against the Buffalo Sabres in game three of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
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The Montreal Canadiens Can Expect More Stability in Net

The Montreal Canadiens had a successful season culminating in an Eastern Conference Final appearance. Before next season, several questions remain about Montreal’s goaltending....

August 31, 2026
Feb 25, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews (7) and Utah Mammoth right wing Clayton Keller (9) battle for the puck during the first period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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Ranking the NHL Western Conference’s Four Best Teams

The 2025-2026 Western Conference playoffs were full of fresh faces and exciting upsets. The best teams in the Western Conference have talented and...

August 12, 2026
May 29, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly and the Carolina Hurricanes pose for a photo with the Prince of Wales Trophy after Carolina defeated the Montreal Canadiens in game five of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
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Ranking the NHL Eastern Conference’s Four Best Teams

The Eastern Conference was a battlefield last season. Each team that made the playoffs fought tooth and nail for their spot. Each round...

July 29, 2026
May 16, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Ivan Demidov (93) reacts after scoring a goal against the Buffalo Sabres during the first period in game six of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
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Ivan Demidov’s Extension Reflects Canadiens’ Winning Culture

On July 1, the first day of NHL free agency, Ivan Demidov signed his first extension with the Montreal Canadiens. The Russian youngster...

July 8, 2026
May 1, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (89) points to his goaltender after being congratulated at the bench after scoring against the Boston Bruins during the first period of game six of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images
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After 3 Blockbuster NHL Trades, Who Are Biggest Winners/Losers?

The weeks leading up to free agency have been much more eventful than anyone expected. There have been several shocking, landscape-altering trades this...

June 27, 2026
Jun 11, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) celebrates after scoring during the first period against the Vegas Golden Knights in game five of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
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Who’s Leading the 2026 Conn Smythe Trophy Race?

Each year, the Professional Hockey Writers Association votes on the winner of the Conn Smythe Trophy. In this vote, the writers evaluate a...

June 12, 2026
Jun 1, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) during media day for the 2026 Stanley Cup Final at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
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The 2026 Stanley Cup Finals Are Going to Be a Defensive Clinic

The Carolina Hurricanes and the Las Vegas Golden Knights are set to meet in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final. There are a lot...

June 2, 2026
May 3, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; the Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis and goalie Jakub Dobes (75) react to beating the Tampa Bay Lightning in game seven of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images
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Martin St. Louis’s Coaching Style Fits Young Canadiens Roster

Martin St. Louis retired with an Art Ross, a Hart, three Lady Byng Memorial Trophies, a Ted Lindsay Award, and one Stanley Cup...

May 27, 2026
May 9, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Logan Stankoven (22) celebrates a goal with teammates against the Philadelphia Flyers in game four of the second round of the 2026 Stanely Cup Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images
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Depth Scoring Will Play a Key Role Hurricanes-Candiens Series

The Montreal Canadiens and the Carolina Hurricanes will face off in the long-awaited Eastern Conference Final. With the Canadiens coming off their second...

May 21, 2026