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Canadiens @ Hurricanes ECF Game 1: Preview, start time, Tale of the Tape, and how to watch
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Eastern Conference Final Game 1: Montreal Canadiens (A3) @ Carolina Hurricanes (M1) Start time: **8:00 PM EDT / 5:00 PM PDT** In Canada: CBC, Sportsnet (English), TVA Sports (French) In the United States: TNT, truTV Streaming: HBO Max, Sportsnet+ Going into the post-season, the Montreal Canadiens’ goal was to improve on last year’s surprise appearance. They accomplished that by beating the Tampa Bay Lightning in seven games after claiming just one wi...
VICTOIRE: Montreal wins first Walter Cup
The Montreal Victoire defeated the Ottawa Charge 4-0 in Game 4 of the 2026 Walter Cup final to clinch the franchise’s first-ever Walter Cup championship on Wednesday night at the Canadian Tire Centre. Abby Roque scored twice, including a shorthanded beauty in the third period to provide the buffer the team needed. Ann-Renée Desbiens made 23 saves in the shutout win. Maggie Flaherty also scored in the third period to make it 3-0 with a seeing-eye shot from the point. Flaherty is the f...
The Offer Sheet Bowl: Looking ahead to the Eastern Conference Final
Ryan Henkel joins the podcast from his regular station in Raleigh, Carolina. He has just come back from practice and we start by discussing coming off a Game 7 overtime win high versus an 11-day rest. There is some banter with regard to Jesperi Kotkaniemi before the conversation focuses more on the upcoming series. The Hurricanes’ greatest strength heading into this series is their ability to roll four lines without losing pace, structure, or pressure. Sebastian Aho’s top unit naturally draws ...
Thursday Habs Headlines: Eyeing Montreal’s rebuild model
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Looking at Montreal’s rapid rebuild and how the Calgary Flames might put themselves on the same path. [ Calgary Herald ] TheVancouver Canucuks can take away a few lessons too if they choose to stick with the tough stuff. [ The Province ] Unflappable rookie goaltender Jakub Dobeš has become the Canadiens’ unexpected playoff spark against the favoured Carolina Hurricanes. [ Montreal Gazette ] Five things to know as the Canadiens head to the...
VICTOIRE: Montreal wins first Walter Cup
The Montreal Victoire defeated the Ottawa Charge 4-0 in Game 4 of the 2026 Walter Cup final to clinch the franchise’s first-ever Walter Cup championship on Wednesday night at the Canadian Tire Centre. Abby Roque scored twice, including a shorthanded beauty in the third period to provide the buffer the team needed. Ann-Renée Desbiens made 23 saves in the shutout win. Maggie Flaherty also scored in the third period to make it 3-0 with a seeing-eye shot from the point. Flaherty is the f...
Wednesday Habs Headlines: Saint Jakub
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Jakub Dobeš is feeding off barbs from opposing fans and the adversity he faces. [ NHL.com ] Dobeš is growing up before our eyes. [ Defector ] The story of how Dobeš was selected. [ La Presse ] ‘Can’t buy that.’ The journey of a young team is paying off with another Game 7 triumph. [ Sportsnet | TSN ] How the Canadiens built themselves into a conference finalist in just four years. [ The Athletic ] Alex Newhook con...
Bottom Six Minutes: Alex Newhook’s astounding playoffs
Following the disappointing night that was game six at the Bell Centre, the Montreal Canadiens had one more chance in game seven against the Buffalo Sabres. Everything seemed to be going according to plan after one period, with them playing well, and opening up a two-goal lead going into the second. But the second and third periods were dominated by Buffalo, the worst lead in hockey was eventually erased, and the Habs essentially held on to get to overtime. Then, it happened. For the seco...
Montreal Victoire fall short as Ottawa Charge force Game 4
The Montreal Victoire let a third-period lead slip away on Monday night as the Ottawa Charge scored twice in the final six minutes to earn a 2–1 victory and force a fourth game in the PWHL Walter Cup finals. Montreal appeared to be in control after Hayley Scamurra opened the scoring midway through the third period. Maureen Murphy fired a shot from the point that bounced off the back boards and Scamurra grabbed the rebound flipping the puck into the open cage giving the Victoire a 1–0 lead...
Tuesday Habs Headlines: Finding a Way Forward
Montreal Canadiens News and Notes Montreal advances to the ECF. [ CBC | Sportsnet | The Athletic | Canadiens | La Presse | Radio-Canada ] The Habs will face Carolina. [ NHL ] The Victoire are still one win away from the championship. [ TVA Sports | Montreal Gazette ] Around the League and Elsewhere The Hurricanes would like to put an end to their playoff woes. [ NHL ] The Oilers interested in speaking with Craig Berube and Bruce Cassidy. [ TSN | Sportsnet ] ...
Canadiens @ Sabres Top Six Minutes: Alex Newhook clinches the series again
First period It’s the second line on the ice, so Martin St-Louis has learned his lesson after some rough opening shifts from the main trio. They draw an early icing call, and how the top line comes out. Montreal is controlling the play early. Lots of zone time. Oliver Kapanen gets an excellent chance at the side of the crease in his first game of the series. The all-important first goal in Game 7goes to Montreal. Josh Anderson dumps the puck in from centre ice, races onto...
Canadiens @ Sabres Game 7: Thread, lines, and how to watch
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Eastern Conference SFs Game 7: Montreal Canadiens (A3) @ Buffalo Sabres (A1) Series tied 3-3 Start time: 7:30 PM EDT / 4:30 PM PDT In Canada: CBC, Sportsnet (English), TVA Sports (French) In the United States: ESPN Streaming: Sportsnet+ For the first time in the playoffs, Jakub Dobeš was removed without completing a game, allowing more than three goals for the second time this round when he surrendered six, including three power-play goals....
Walter Cup Game 3 preview: Montreal looks to claim their first championship
Both Montreal hockey teams have the chance that their season will end today, and while the Canadiens hope their season stays alive, if the Montreal Victoire’s season ends it will be with their first Walter Cup. The Victoire have a 2-0 lead in their best-of-five series as the action shifts to Ottawa and the Canadian Tire Centre tonight. Walter Cup Final – Game Three (Montreal leads best-of-five series 2-0) Montreal Victoire @ Ottawa Charge 6:00 p.m. Eastern / 3:00 p.m. Pacific Canada:...
Canadiens @ Sabres Round 2 Game 7: Preview, start time, Tale of the Tape, and how to watch
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Eastern Conference SFs Game 7: Montreal Canadiens (A3) @ Buffalo Sabres (A1) Series tied 3-3 Start time: 7:30 PM EDT / 4:30 PM PDT In Canada: CBC, Sportsnet (English), TVA Sports (French) In the United States: ESPN Streaming: Sportsnet+ Going down 1-0 in the opening minute, the Montreal Canadiens responded as they usually have in this second-round series. They scored a quick tying goal, took a lead minutes later, then really brought the Bell Cen...
Monday Habs Headlines: A better effort on the road
Montreal Canadiens news and notes “We definitely have to raise our level of play,” Phillip Danault says, but he believes playing Game 7 on the road will be to Montreal’s advantage. [ La Presse ] The players know they didn’t play well on Saturday. Martin St-Louis’s job was to explain to them what they did wrong so it doesn’t happen again. [ TVA Sports ] Who will be the hero of tonight’s game? [ NHL.com ] The Canadiens’ superior ability to convert their high-danger chances ...
Maggie Flaherty the OT hero as Victoire move one win away from Walter Cup
The Montreal Victoire moved within one win of their first-ever Walter Cup championship on Saturday, defeating Ottawa Charge 2–1 in overtime at Place Bell. The win gives Montreal a 2–0 lead in the best-of-five Walter Cup Finals and puts them one step away from becoming the first Canadian team to capture the title. The winner came 14:12 into overtime when captain Marie-Philip Poulin found Maggie Flaherty alone in the slot. Flaherty, calling for the puck, hammered a one-timer past Gwyne...
Sunday Habs Headlines: The power of positive thinking
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Pete Fry, a former goaltender and Jakub Dobeš’s mental coach, says the key is for a goaltender to see every good play by the opposition as an opportunity to make a difference in the game. [ La Presse ] Why have the Canadiens not performed well at the Bell Centre? “Sometimes you get a little too nervous and a little too aggressive when the crowd reacts,” Nick Suzuki admits. “We love playing here. We just need to execute better.” [ La Presse ] M...
Canadiens vs. Sabres Top Six Minutes: A 3-1 lead becomes an 8-3 loss for Montreal in Game 6
Lindy Ruff had one line going in this series, and has tossed that into the blender for this game with the others trying to spark two players who aren’t going. We’ll see how that works out. First period It’s a very familiar refrain at this point. A weak clearing attempt by the top line — Juraj Slafkovský tonight rather than Cole Caufield — allows the Buffalo Sabres to stay on the attack, and they take advantage with a quick goal. Rasmus Dahlin dekes his way to the net and beats Ja...
Canadiens vs. Sabres Game 6: Thread, lines, and how to watch
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Eastern Conference SFs Game 6: Montreal Canadiens (A3) vs. Buffalo Sabres (A1) MTL leads 3-2 Start time: **8:00 PM EDT / 5:00 PM PDT** In Canada: CBC, Sportsnet (English), TVA Sports (French) In the United States: ABC Streaming: Sportsnet+ A couple of times in this series it looked like the Buffalo Sabres had the answer for the Montreal Canadiens’ offence. The Habs were held to two goals in the opening game as the Sabres looked strong in th...
Canadiens vs. Sabres Round 2 Game 6: Preview, start time, Tale of the Tape, and how to watch
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Eastern Conference SFs Game 6: Montreal Canadiens (A3) vs. Buffalo Sabres (A1) MTL leads 3-2 Start time: **8:00 PM EDT / 5:00 PM PDT** In Canada: CBC, Sportsnet (English), TVA Sports (French) In the United States: ABC Streaming: Sportsnet+ For the second time in a row, the Montreal Canadiens went into a series without home-ice advantage and were able to win a pivotal Game 5 on the road to set themselves up with a chance to close out a serie...
Saturday Habs Headlines: “We want to close the book”
Montreal Canadiens news and notes After missing their chance to eliminate the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games, the Canadiens are determined to take care of business tonight. [ La Presse ] Joe Veleno knows the team played a great Game 6 last round at home, and just needs to have a slightly better effort tonight. [ TVA Sports ] The players praised Jakub Dobeš for his ability to bounce back after a rough start in Game 5. [ TVA Sports ] Martin St-Louis liked that Ivan Demido...
Miracle in Laval: Victoire score with 2.1 seconds left, win in OT to take Game 1
With their Walter Cup Final debut seemingly seconds away from beginning with a loss, the Montreal Victoire delivered one of their most dramatic wins of the year, defeating the Ottawa Charge 3-2 in overtime on Thursday night at Place Bell to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five series. The hero was Abby Roque, who scored twice including the overtime winner 2:29 into the extra frame. Maggie Flaherty fired a point shot into traffic which was deflected into Roque’s face mask and into the net. ...
Martin St-Louis’s faith in Jakub Dobeš made the difference in Game 5
Game 5 of the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres’ second-round series got off to a start that could charitably be called “chaotic.” With five goals in the opening 10:15 of play, it was far from a goaltending classic for both starters. When the first period came to a close with the Habs trailing and all the momentum tilting towards the Sabres, it seemed like it might have been time for Jacob Fowler to come in for his first Stanley Cup Playoff action to try to salvage a critical game. In...
Friday Habs Headlines: Culmination
Montreal Canadiens news and notes The Canadiens management could write a great book about how to rebuild an NHL team. [ Montreal Gazette ] David Savard reminded everyone that there was no need to panic with a series tied at two. [ La Presse ] Arpon Basu noted before game 5 that even-strength production from the top line appeared “imminent.” [ The Athletic ] Welcome to the Ivan Demidov show. [ Daily Faceoff ] Martin St-Louis wanted to see his team act like champions. ...
Canadiens @ Sabres Top Six Minutes: Montreal wins a fifth road game to take 3-2 series lead
First period So much for a better start from Montreal. A shot from the point takes a double deflection of Jason Zucker and then Mike Matheson’s heel to get behind Dobeš, and Montreal is chasing after not being ready for the start of the game once again. Kirby Dach gets Montreal first two chances of the game, trying to bank the puck in off the side of Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s head, then getting a rebound chance at the side of the net. As they usually do, the Canadiens manage to t...
Canadiens vs. Sabres Game 5: Thread, lines, and how to watch
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Eastern Conference SFs Game 5: Montreal Canadiens (A3) @ Buffalo Sabres (A1) Series tied 2-2 Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT In Canada: CBC, Sportsnet (English), TVA Sports (French) In the United States: ESPN Streaming: Sportsnet+ The Buffalo Sabres have made another lineup change despite getting the win in Game 4. Lindy Ruff has united his team’s two deadline defencemen to form a third pairing of Luke Schenn and Logan Stanley, taking...
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