The Philadelphia Flyers are going to the PLAYOFFS, but, there is still one game left to play. As the Montreal Canadiens come to town, the Flyers will be icing roughly half of a real lineup (projected) but the visitors actually have something to play for.
Puck drop: 7:00 p.m. How to watch/listen: đź“ş: NBCSP đź“»: 97.5 The Fanatic
Pregame reading
The Flyers announced that they called up a bunch of players before tonight’s game, and it means a couple of NHL debuts are happe...
Just over a month ago, the New York Islanders were comfortably in a playoff spot. Even after a rough road trip out to California, a concerning stretch for sure, it still didn’t seem like the season was in any real peril. And then… Everyone else in the Metro started surging while the Islanders floundered, going […]
First period
There’s a loud “Go Habs Go!” chant to begin the game and the Canadiens are responding to the energy of their travelling fans.
It looks like they’re going to treat Matthew Schaefer the same way they handled Darren Raddysh when they faced the Tampa Bay Lightning, giving him no space to work with at the blue line.
Josh Anderson gets his stick into the face of Carson Soucy and goes to the box. We’ll see what the penalty-killing defence duos are.
Mike Matheson and...
On April 8th in 2013, Phoenix Coyotes forward Antoine Vermette fired a pass from the Vancouver Canucks goal line, past its intended recipient Keith Yandle, the entire length of the ice into Phoenix's empty net with one minute remaining in the third period trailing 1-0.
The own goal, credited to Canucks defenseman Dan Hamhuis, came during a two man-advantage thanks to a
On April 5th in 2011, Chicago Blackhawks benched backup goaltender Marty Turco allegedly wagered with a Montreal Canadiens season ticket holder named Robert during a match at the Bell Center after a second period goal by forward Michael Cammalleri put Montreal ahead 1-0.
According to Robert's retelling on the sports radio station Team 990, the bet began with a friendly $5 wager that Chicago
As the 2025-26 NHL regular season and the Eastern Conference playoff push winds down, there are teams that have seized the moment and strung wins together like the Penguins, Flyers and Senators, and there are teams that have spiraled out of previously promising positions to leave an empty feeling like the Red Wings and Islanders. […]
Game 81: Montreal Canadiens @ New York Islanders
Start time:Â **6:00 PM EDT / 3:00 PM PDT** In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Islanders region: MSGSN Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+
The Islanders completed the majority of their road schedule early, leaving them with 10 of the final 12 games to be played on home ice, a chance to use that advantage to pull away from some division rivals and secure a playoff spot. They haven’t capitalized on that schedule however,...
After a very disappointing effort last night against the Columbus Blue Jackets, it turned out to be worse than just a loss for the Montreal Canadiens. This morning, they’ve announced that Noah Dobson will be out for at least two weeks with an upper-body injury.
Le dĂ©fenseur Noah Dobson a subi une blessure au haut du corps et sera rĂ©Ă©valuĂ© dans deux semaines. Defenseman Noah Dobson sustained an upper-body injury and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. pic.twitter.com/KjjNY6hcXJ — x – ...
The Montreal Canadiens are heading into the Stanley Cup Playoffs without one of their best defenceman. During the Canadiens matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets Saturday night, Dobson didn't come out for the third period, and the alarm bells came on across the organization. Dobson took a shot off his hand during the second period against the Blue Jackets and is reportedly going to miss a couple of weeks, which means he won't be available for the first half of the first round of the playof...
Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Michael Hage has decided to return to Michigan for another season rather than sign his entry-level contract with the Canadiens this spring. [ Sportsnet ]
Noah Dobson was being evaluated for an injury after blocking a shot with his hand. [ TVA Sports ]
Nick Suzuki is the Canadiens’ 2025-26 MVP. [ The Athletic ]
Juraj SlafkovskĂ˝ is playing a major supporting role in the milestone chases of his linemates. [ La Presse ]
Will Cole Caufiel...
First period
The Blue Jackets need these points more, and they’re playing like it early. The Canadiens are getting caught off guard, and now trail 1-0 on a goal by Boone Jenner.
After he gave the puck away to set up the offensive-zone time of Columbus, Mike Matheson then gets his hand on Kirill Marchenko’s hip to take a holding penalty.
The power play is killed, but shots are 9-0 Columbus after four minutes of play.
Montreal’s best shift is put together by the second line...
Game 80: Montreal Canadiens vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT In Canada: CityTV, Sportsnet East (English), TVA Sports (French) In the Blue Jackets region: FanDuel Sports Network Ohio Streaming: ESPN+, Sportsnet+
The Ottawa Senators closed off the Columbus Blue Jackets’ path to a wild-card spot with a win this afternoon. That leaves just the third seed in the Metropolitan Division as an option for them to make the post-season. To get there, they wil...
While TJ Hughes has signed his first pro contract, another top prospect from the Michigan Wolverines, Michael Hage, has made the surprising decision to return to the NCAA for his junior season rather than signing his entry-level contract with the Montreal Canadiens. Hearing that Michael Hage, the talented Canadiens’ prospect, will return to Michigan for his junior season. Wolverines lost in Frozen Four this week, Hage will have another chance in 2026-27. — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) Apri...
Game 80: Montreal Canadiens vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT In Canada: CityTV, Sportsnet East (English), TVA Sports (French) In the Blue Jackets region: FanDuel Sports Network Ohio Streaming: ESPN+, Sportsnet+
The Montreal Canadiens and Columbus Blue Jackets were separated by one point when they met on March 26. The Habs were third in the Atlantic Division with 88 points, and the Blue Jackets had just overtaken the Pittsburgh Penguins a couple of...
The Montreal Canadiens played the absolute biggest remaining game on their schedule Thursday night, hosting the Tampa Bay Lightning with a chance to pass them for second place in the Atlantic Division. It had every bit of intensity you would expect from a playoff game, and with good reason, as the odds that these teams will meet in the first round seem to strengthen by the game. The Habs controlled the play well through three periods, and though it was a very tight margin of victory, they foun...
It’s an easy narrative. The Montreal Canadiens, the youngest team in NHL history to make the playoffs (for the second year in a row, beating their own record), are filled with smaller skilled players and might not be ready for playoff success.
The playoffs are where time and space gets taken away. It’s less about skill and more about making your opponent miserable.
Last year, you could argue that the series against the Washington Capitals turned on the Tom Wilson hit on Alexandre Car...
Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Cole Caufield is the seventh player in franchise history to reach 50 goals in a season. [ NHL.com | TSN | Sportsnet | CBC | La Presse ]
A look back at prior 50-goal campaigns for the CH. [ La Presse | RDS ]
Cole Caufield in five moments. [ La Presse ]
Captain Nick Suzuki is the team’s nominee for the 2025-26 King Clancy Memorial Trophy. [ Montreal Canadiens ]
Martin St-Louis has a fan in Hall of Famer Larry Robinson. [ Montreal Gazet...
Despite a parade to the penalty box for the first forty minutes of the night, the Tampa Bay Lightning tied the game late against the Montreal Canadiens. An unfortunate turnover 47 seconds after the game-tying goal turned into the difference as Jaroslav Slafkovsky scored with 1:04 left on the clock to give the home team the 2-1 victory.
Declan Carlile and Anthony Cirelli returned to the line-up as the Lightning had to kill off seven short-handed chances while racking up 71 penalty minutes....
Game 79: Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Lightning region: The Spot Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+
Just before the Olympics we looked at the remaining schedules for the Atlantic Division teams and highlighted just how compressed the final third of the season was going to be for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Tonight will be their 14th contest in the past 24 days, and they’ll fin...
Game Seventy-Nine: Tampa Bay Lightning (48-24-6) at Montreal Canadiens (46-22-10)
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Location: Centre Bell, The City of a Hundred Steeples
TV/Stream/Radio: The Spot, ESPN+, TSN2, RDS, 102.5 FM, Lightning App
Odds: Lightning -115
Know the Opponents: Eyes on the Prize
The road trip rolls on as the Tampa Bay Lightning look to snap a two-game losing streak. It should be another high-energy building as the Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens still have ...
Game 79: Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Start time:Â 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Lightning region: The Spot Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+
The Montreal Canadiens haven’t been putting up convincing results recently, with their last two wins coming via shootout versus some teams not in the playoff chase. Being unable to get engaged for teams not in the post-season battle has been an issue for the club in an otherwise s...
The Florida Panthers (37-37-4) will try to end a three-game losing streak and complete the season-series sweep when they pay a final visit to the Ottawa Senators (41-27-10) tonight at Canadian Tire Centre in suburban Kanata.
Depleted Florida gave a spirited effort in Montreal on Tuesday, but couldn’t close, dropping a 4-3 decision to the Canadiens in a hard-fought game that went to a shootout. Carter Verhaeghe, Cole Reinhardt and Eetu Luostarinen scored even-strength goals for the Panther...
Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Can the Canadiens disarray in the last two games be attiributed to helping Cole Caufield on his quest for 50 goals? [ Journal de Montreal ]
Martin St. Louis acknowledges how difficult it is for Brendan Gallagher to be left out of the lineup for a second time. [ Journal de Montreal ]
St. Louis has a decision to make if Michael Hage is signed to an entry-level contract before the end of the regular season. [ Sportsnet ]
If Montreal can take...
After a disappointing shutout loss on Sunday, the Montreal Canadiens were back at it on Tuesday night, hosting the already playoff-eliminated Florida Panthers. It would seem like a perfect opportunity to get back on track with a convincing win, but the Habs struggled yet again, and found themselves staring down a one-goal deficit in the dying minutes. As they have many times before, they pulled a rabbit out of their hat, forcing overtime, and ultimately a shootout to take the two points, tying...
The Florida Panthers took the lead three separate times, but couldn’t hold off the Montreal Canadiens, eventually losing 4-3 to the Habs in a shootout at Bell Centre.
Donovan Sebrango created the game-opening goal, going to coast-to-coast and firing a low shot on Jakub Dobes. The Montreal goaler made a fine kick save, only to see Carter Verhaeghe bury the rebound from the left circle at the 9:23 mark.
Ivan Demidov blistered Cole Caufield’s cross by Daniil Tarasov 54 seconds into the ...