‘Lost my check twice and they scored’: Hutson on Ovechkin’s game-winner

Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lane Hutson shares his thoughts on how he played in his Stanley Cup Playoffs debut against the Washington Capitals and describes the final moments before Alexander Ovechkin score the game-winning goal in overtime.

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Published: 16 hours ago

Canadiens’ Suzuki talks chemistry with Caufield, shows off filthy toe drag

In the penultimate episode of On The Couch Season 2, Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki sits down to discuss his chemistry with teammate Cole Caufield and reveals the secret to his perfect toe drag to Colby Armstrong.

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Published: 1 week ago

Maple Leafs Down Two D-Men as They Battle Canadiens

The post Maple Leafs Down Two D-Men as They Battle Canadiens appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Toronto Maple Leafs are down McCabe and Ekman-Larsson as they take on the Montreal Canadiens Saturday night. The post Maple Leafs Down Two D-Men as Th

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Published: 1 week ago

Bottom Six Minutes: The Habs missed Arber Xhekaj in Ottawa

With a chance to clinch a playoff spot on the line, the Montreal Canadiens took a short trip to the nation’s capital on Friday night. The Ottawa Senators had already clinched their spot, so they didn’t have much to play for other than ensuring th

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Published: 1 week ago

What’s at Stake in the NHL: Will Winnipeg win West?

The Habs and Wild try to clinch playoff spots, and the Sharks can “win” last overall.

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Published: 1 week ago

Montreal Canadiens Exceeding Expectations As Playoffs Approach

The goal for the Montreal Canadiens was to play meaningful hockey this season. That meant competing for a wild card spot, not making the playoffs.

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Published: 1 week ago

Saturday Habs Headlines: Jacob Fowler named NCAA’s top goalie

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• Jacob Fowler has won the Mike Richter Award as the NCAA’s top goaltender. [BC Eagles]
• Fowler’s quick turnaround from the NCAA to the AHL. [AHL.com]
• There is reason for the Ivan

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  Published: 1 week ago

Future looks bright for Senators, Canadiens

Who would have thought that a game between the Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens this late in the season would be a battle between two teams in playoff spots? All signs point to many more big games between the rivals in the next few years.

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Published: 1 week ago

Oilers clinch playoff spot, but lose two key players

The Edmonton Oilers are heading to the post-season for a sixth year in a row. What players will be available for Game 1 remains a big question. Edmonton clinched a playoff spot Friday with a 4-2 win over the visiting San Jose Sharks. But earlier in t

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Published: 1 week ago

Shane Pinto’s 2-Goal Night Helps Senators Defeat Canadiens 5-2

In their first game since clinching a playoff berth on Tuesday (April 8), the Ottawa Senators prevented the Montreal Canadiens from punching their ticket to the postseason with a 5-2 victory…

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Published: 1 week ago

Canadiens @ Senators Top Six Minutes: Habs burn their first chance to clinch

• A regulation win and Montreal clinches. But it’s not a desperate situation that is going to see them pull Samuel Montembeault in a tie game late. One point is still a big result.

• Just 28 seconds in th

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  Published: 1 week ago

Canadiens lose to Senators, miss chance to clinch playoff spot

Thousands of Montreal Canadiens fans made their way to Ottawa in hopes of seeing their team clinch a playoff spot on Friday. They’ll have to keep heading west to Toronto if they want another chance to see the Canadiens wrap up a post-season berth.

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Published: 1 week ago

Canadiens’ Pezzetta takes down Senators’ Hodgson in big tilt

Watch as Montreal Canadiens’ Michael Pezzetta takes on Hayden Hodgson in massive tilt during his Ottawa Senators debut. After taking a couple shots, Pezzetta got the better of Hodgson, taking him to the ground.

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Published: 1 week ago