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Series in Montreal: let’s stop forgetting Samuel Montembeault

The Canadiens enter the playoffs with a 7-1-2 record in their last 10 games. The end of the season seemed much more tumultuous and complicated than that, but the numbers don’t lie.

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It’s time to see Juraj Slafkovsky with blonde hair

The Canadiens are in the playoffs. Martin St-Louis’ team will start their series on Monday, in Washington. Will we see Juraj Slafkovsky with blond hair?

NHL News / Dose.ca / April 17

Lucky tie of Martin St-Louis: Brad Richards wants it back

Brad Richards and Martin St-Louis were teammates in Tampa Bay for several years. When they played together, St-Louis borrowed a tie from him and never gave it back.

David Savard News / Dose.ca / April 17

Imminent retirement: the guys will want to play for David Savard in the playoffs

David Savard gave some hints about his future last night. We saw his children and wife join him on the bench during the warm-up of the game between the Habs and the Hurricanes… and we also know that Savard had a hat made for his wife to highlight his career.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 17

Watch party : The Canadiens will also broadcast its playoff games outside the Bell Centre

The Habs are officially in the playoffs. And to mark the occasion, the Canadiens organization is going to do things in a big way. Why do I say that? Because the Habs have announced that playoff games will also be broadcast outside the Bell Centre.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / April 17

Only four centers have collected more points than Suzuki this season in the NHL

I don’t want to hear another comment suggesting that Nick Suzuki is not a quality first center in the National Hockey League (NHL). Forgive my language, but… give me a break with that.

Ivan Demidov News / Breakaway on SI / April 17

Canadiens Rookie Jersey Smashes Sales Record

The excitement over Montreal Canadiens rookie Ivan Demidov has continued to grow since his debut in the NHL The team's 2024 fifth-overall pick signed his entry-level contract after scoring 19 goals and 49 points in the KHL.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 17

3 Reasons the Canadiens Can Upset the Capitals

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are all about surprises. Every spring, teams defy expectations, underdogs rise, and new heroes are born. As the Montreal Canadiens prepare to face off against the Washington Capitals in the first round, few are giving them a real shot.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 17

Atlantic Notes: Lindholm, Roy, McCabe, Ekman-Larsson, Puljujarvi

Bruins center Elias Lindholm dealt with a back injury throughout his first season in Boston, he revealed to reporters at today’s exit meetings (via Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub).

NHL News / Dose.ca / April 17

Here is the schedule for the series between the Canadiens and the Capitals

We had a good idea that the first game of the series between the Capitals and the Canadiens would take place on Monday, since all the signs had been pointing in that direction for some time.

Lane Hutson News / Daily Faceoff / April 17

Canadiens’ Lane Hutson rookie season was something to behold

Lane Hutson’s rookie season was one for the ages. The Montreal Canadiens’ defenseman recorded an assist Wednesday night against the Carolina Hurricanes, helping the Canadiens earn a 4-2 win and clinching their first playoff birth since 2021.

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / April 17

Ivan Demidov was used as if Roman Rotenberg was running the habs last night

When Ivan Demidov played less often in Russia, Roman Rotenberg was under fire from the Québécois. But yesterday, Ivan Demidov was used for 10:29 and he jumped 12 times on the ice.

Joshua Roy News / Dose.ca / April 17

Joshua Roy assigned to the Laval Rocket

No surprise here. The Canadiens announced that Joshua Roy has been assigned to the Laval Rocket. He will likely finish the season with the Canadiens’ affiliate team (unless there’s a change in the playoffs) and will not join the main team in Washington.

David Savard News / Dose.ca / April 17

David Savard: you don’t do that if you’re not retiring

Yesterday, we learned that David Savard had a good chance of retiring at the end of the season. Renaud Lavoie addressed the topic. In the scenario where

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 17

The Canadiens, the youngest team to participate in the playoffs this year

It’s done, the 2024-25 Montreal Canadiens are in the playoffs. The way they got there – during the last game of the regular season, against a depleted team – doesn’t matter.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 17

Montreal Canadiens’ 3 Most Disappointing Players in the 2024-25 Season

It’s been a surprisingly strong season for the Montreal Canadiens. Coming into the season, expectations were modest at best, with most analysts projecting another rebuilding campaign.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / April 17

Montreal Canadiens: From In The Mix To In The Playoffs

When the Montreal Canadiens’ front office spoke about wanting the team to be “in the mix” before the season began, they weren’t paying lip service. What they envisioned was meaningful hockey in March—maybe even April—as the next logical step in this rebuild.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 17

'Why not us?' : Stéphane Robidas believed it as early as October

The Montreal Canadiens have officially qualified for the playoffs. They will face the Washington Capitals starting Monday, April 21. Needless to say, the atmosphere has just changed in the city.

Lane Hutson News / Athlon Sports / April 17

Canadiens' Rookie Makes NHL History on Wednesday

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson tied one of the longest-standing rookie defenseman records in NHL history on Wednesday night. Hutson notched his 60th assist of the season in the Canadiens’ 4-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, matching a record first set by Hall of Famer Larry Murphy in 1981.

Montreal Canadiens News / Field Level Media / April 17

NHL roundup: Canadiens claim last playoff berth

Kaiden Guhle scored twice for the Montreal Canadiens, who clinched the final berth in the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 4-2 win against the visiting Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday.

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / April 17

Canadiens' improbable run continues after clinching playoff spot

Canadiens' improbable run continues after clinching East's last playoff spot

If you told Montreal Canadiens fans they would make the playoffs in December, they may have laughed.

Canadiens' postseason berth helps make cool NHL history

League-best Jets cap regular season with OT win over Ducks

Red Wings top playoff-bound Devils to continue strong finish

Penguins' Kris Letang has successful heart surgery, but is it time to retire?

Oilers have one advantage in first-round series against Kings

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 16

Canadiens' postseason berth helps make cool NHL history

It's official: The Montreal Canadiens are in the playoffs.

League-best Jets cap regular season with OT win over Ducks

Red Wings top playoff-bound Devils to continue strong finish

Penguins' Kris Letang has successful heart surgery, but is it time to retire?

Oilers have one advantage in first-round series against Kings

Look for Capitals' Ryan Leonard to come alive in the playoffs

Lane Hutson News / Daily Faceoff / April 16

Canadiens’ Lane Hutson ties Larry Murphy for most assists by rookie defenseman

Lane Hutson has himself a spot in the NHL’s record book. Picking up his 60th assist in Wednesday’s regular-season finale against the Carolina Hurricanes, the feat saw the Montreal Canadiens rookie rearguard match Larry Murphy’s 44-year-old record for the most assists by a first-year NHL defenseman.

Emil Heineman News / Daily Faceoff / April 16

Canadiens’ Emil Heineman to return for regular-season finale

As the Montreal Canadiens push to secure their spot in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the club will have a reinforced lineup for Wednesday’s regular-season finale versus the Carolina Hurricanes as left winger Emil Heineman is set to return, reports Sportsnet’s Eric Engels.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 16

NHL playoff watch: Western Conference field set; Big drama in East

Tuesday was a huge day for the NHL's playoff race, providing clarity for the Western Conference and setting the stage for chaos in the Eastern Conference.

Wild's Marc-Andre Fleury gets win in final regular-season appearance

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

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