Montreal Canadiens

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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...

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...

May 27, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis during the third period in game four of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
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Who Is the Best Offseason Target for the Montreal Canadiens?

Montreal’s biggest need this offseason is clear. It’s time to commit to finding the team a second-line center. After Oliver Kapanen’s surprise rookie season and...

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...

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Montreal’s Forward Depth Continues to Deliver this Postseason

The Montreal Canadiens are a few wins away from returning to the Stanley Cup final. After winning back-to-back series in seven games, it’s...

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 3, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Montreal Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes (75), defenseman Kaiden Guhle (21) and forward Nick Suzuki (14) react to beating the Tampa Bay Lightning in game seven of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Benchmark International Arena.
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Jakub Dobeš Is Becoming Playoff Hero for the Montreal Canadiens

Jakub Dobeš is becoming a playoff hero for the Montreal Canadiens. After Game 3’s dominant 6-2 win at the “Centre Bell“, the Habs...

Sep 26, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Reinbacher (64) warms up before playing the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
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David Reinbacher Can Be the Answer to Canadiens’ Playoff Problem

The young core of Montreal has now made the playoffs in back-to-back years. It’s a Stanley Cup final rematch from 2021, when the...

Mar 12, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovský (20) and forward Nick Suzuki (14), left, celebrate a goal against the Seattle Kraken with teammates on the bench during the third period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images
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It’s Time for Juraj Slafkovský to Become Canadiens’ Next Star

In the 2022 entry draft, Juraj Slafkovský became the Montreal Canadiens’ first No.1 overall draft pick since 1980. In his first three seasons,...

Feb 5, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram (4) knocks the puck off the stick of Pittsburgh Penguins center Ben Kindel (81) during the third period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory
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Who Are the Top 8 Teams in the NHL at the Olympic Break? Part 1

Going into the Olympic break, all 32 NHL teams have given the world a very good idea of what they’re capable of. Some...

Nov 18, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) looks to pass the puck against the Calgary Flames during the first period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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The Future of the NHL Is Brighter Than Ever

The NHL has a major opportunity to capitalize on its current star power. The game of hockey has never been faster or more...