Canadiens embracing opportunity to rewrite story at Bell Centre
MONTREAL— The words of Kirby Dach, spoken ahead of the start to this Eastern Conference final, resonate ahead of the Montreal Canadiens’ return to the Bell Centre. “We’re having a…
Canadiens fall short in series-tying loss to Hurricanes
It just wasn’t a good enough one to beat a Carolina Hurricanes team that was an NHL-best 22-7-0 this season when coming off a loss. The Hurricanes hadn’t yet had…
Disparity between top players on Canadiens, Hurricanes the difference in Game 1
RALEIGH, N.C. — For a trio of players who task themselves with putting the Montreal Canadiens on their backs, the load must feel that much lighter Friday. Nick Suzuki, Cole…
Canadiens’ quick study on Hurricanes leads to dominant Game 1 win
RALEIGH, N.C. — What we learned about the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final is they’re a quick study. It’s not like the Canadiens had all…
How Canadiens can beat Hurricanes, advance to Stanley Cup Final
RALEIGH, N.C. — A caution to Montreal Canadiens fans: If you didn’t like what you saw from your team in Game 7 against the Buffalo Sabres, you might want to…
2026 Eastern Conference Final preview: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes
The two clubs set to collide in the Eastern Conference Final arrived via opposite paths. The Carolina Hurricanes come to Game 1 of Round 3 with a flawless record. Rod…
Canadiens must return to defence-first approach in Game 7 against Sabres
The Canadiens earned two opportunities to eliminate the Sabres from the Stanley Cup Playoffs and move on to a meeting with the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final for…
Canadiens’ resolve facing ultimate test after disastrous Game 6 against Sabres
MONTREAL — This felt ominous for the Montreal Canadiens as soon as Juraj Slafkovsky lost his balance and went crashing into the boards in the neutral zone in the 18th…
Canadiens calm ahead of anticipated Game 6 chaos
MONTREAL — The message from Martin St. Louis has been consistent throughout these Stanley Cup Playoffs. “Control what you can through the chaos,” he keeps saying, and he knows how…
Canadiens embracing opportunity to close out Sabres in Game 6 at Bell Centre
MONTREAL— A thought crossed my mind as Lindy Ruff was talking post-Game 5 about his Buffalo Sabres going 2-4 at home and 4-1 on the road through these playoffs, but…