Monday Habs Headlines: Samuel Montembeault reflects on journey from waivers to starter

In today's links, Montembeault's changing approach to top role, Caufield moving on from Team USA snub, Arber Xhekaj's place in the lineup, breakaway practice, worst Habs mall Santa, and Jacob Trouba could make his Ducks debut in Montreal.

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Published: 4 months ago

Moral victories suck, but they are useful

Back in October, if you told a Montreal Canadiens fan that the team would make the playoffs in 2025, the odds are high that they would have been ecstatic. Yet today, as the Habs bow out of the post-season at the hands of the Washington Capitals, very

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Published: 1 day ago

Thursday Habs Headlines: David Savard’s emotional goodbye

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• With his final game played, the emotion flowed for David Savard. [La Presse]
• Michel Therrien thinks Montreal would be a good destination for Sidney Crosby. [Le Journal de Montreal]

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Published: 1 day ago

Habs' St. Louis: Pain of 1st-round exit 'not even close' to joy yet to come

The Montreal Canadiens' surprising season may have been cut short with Wednesday's Game 5 loss to the Washington Capitals, but head coach Martin St. Louis knows even better days are on the horizon. "The pain that you feel right now is normal, but I t

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Published: 1 day ago

Gallagher highlights Savard’s lasting impact on Canadiens’ culture

Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher speaks with media about David Savard’s retirement and talks about how the defenceman has helped the group on and off the ice throughout his tenure with the organization.

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Published: 1 day ago

Canadiens Fall to Capitals, But 2024-25 Season Teases Bright Future

The post Canadiens Fall to Capitals, But 2024-25 Season Teases Bright Future appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Montreal Canadiens were eliminated from the first round of the 2025 playoffs but they took valuable lessons away from the series. The

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Published: 1 day ago

Why Canadiens future looks bright despite quick playoff exit

Frank Seravalli joins Faizal Khamisa and Tim Micallef to break down the Capitals’ series win over the Canadiens, what this young Montreal squad can take away from this playoff appearance, what the future looks like for the Habs, and more.

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Published: 1 day ago

Running analysis of Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Our hockey writers are sharing observations throughout Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Check back for daily analysis. Tap to see the upcoming schedule.Wednesday, April 30Ousted Habs can hold head high Scott Taetsch / Getty Images<

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Published: 1 day ago

Canadiens eliminated from NHL playoffs after 4-1 loss to Capitals in Game 5

Montreal fell 4-1 to the Washington Capitals in Game 5 of their first-round series Wednesday, losing the best-of-seven matchup in five games.

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Published: 1 day ago

Capitals dispatch Canadiens for 1st series win since 2018

The Washington Capitals eliminated the Montreal Canadiens with a 4-1 win in Game 5 on Wednesday to secure their first series victory since the 2018 Stanley Cup Final.Tom Wilson chipped in with a goal and an assist, while Dylan Strome added two helper

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Published: 1 day ago

Canadiens and Capitals exchange handshakes after five-game series

Watch as the Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals exchange handshakes after their first-round series that came to an end following a 4-1 win by the Capitals in Game 5.

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Published: 1 day ago

Canadiens @ Capitals Top Six Minutes: The end of the beginning

First period

• Both teams are highly engaged for this start. Looks like Spencer Carbery was able to convince his team how important it was to seize the first opportunity to advance.
• It’s Montreal’s top line that gets the fir

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Capitals' Protas making series debut in Game 5

Aliaksei Protas will make his series debut Wednesday as the Washington Capitals look to eliminate the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5.Protas missed Washington's last six games of the regular season after suffering a lower-body injury April 4. He was cut

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