Ovechkin nets 1st playoff OT goal, Caps top Habs

Washington star forward Alex Ovechkin made some personal history in the Capitals' Game 1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night, scoring the first playoff overtime goal of his storied career en route to a 3-2 win for the No. 1 seed in the Ea

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Published: 15 hours ago

Thursday Habs Headlines: Could Ivan Demidov be the next Guy Lafleur?

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• Ivan Demidov has the potential to have the greatest offensive impact on the Canadiens since Guy Lafleur. [RDS]
• Demidov is on his way to Montreal, he just has to get his work visas first. [RDS]

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  Published: 1 week ago

Trade Pitch Has Canadiens Acquiring Star Young Center in 3-Player Blockbuster

A trade pitch has the Montreal Canadiens acquiring Marco Rossi in a three-player blockbuster deal with the Minnesota Wild. The post Trade Pitch Has Canadiens Acquiring Star Young Center in 3-Player Blockbuster appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Published: 1 week ago

'Ça sent la coupe' among Habs fans as win streak brings team closer to playoffs

Excitement is palpable among Montreal Canadiens fans, with a late-season, six-game win streak and the arrival of a young future star boosting confidence among those who love the Bleu, Blanc et Rouge.

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Published: 1 week ago

Senators GM talks playoffs: 'We're underdogs, and we're OK with that'

Ottawa general manager Steve Staios knows the Senators are the new kids on the playoff block, but he believes his club has "the mettle" to make some noise in the postseason. "We're underdogs, and we're OK with that," he said Wednesday. "There's teams

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Published: 1 week ago

Which playoff-bound NHL team would make for the most interesting Stanley Cup storyline?

Late-season runs have both the Montreal Canadiens and St. Louis Blues on the verge of clinching their spot in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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Published: 1 week ago

Does Demidov slide right into Canadiens’ top six and top PP unit?

Montreal Canadiens reporter Eric Engels joins FAN Hockey Show to discuss the expectations for Russian super rookie Ivan Demidov once he’s inserted into their lineup, whether he jumps right into a top six role and top PP unit.

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Published: 1 week ago

NHL Rumors: Demidov, Canadiens, Demko, Canucks, Avalanche

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Montreal Canadiens have signed Ivan Demidov to a three-year entry-level deal. What’s next? Meanwhile, are the Vancouver Canucks more likely to extend or trade…

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Published: 1 week ago

Canadiens Fans Track Demidov Arrival, to Debut vs NHL Megastar

The post Canadiens Fans Track Demidov Arrival, to Debut vs NHL Megastar appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Ivan Demidov is set to make Montreal Canadiens debut on Monday against the Chicago Blackhawks. What expectations are there? The post Canadiens F

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Published: 1 week ago

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, and the Minnesota Wild

Doesn't look like the Montreal Canadiens will get Ivan Demidov over this year. The Minnesota Wild will be looking to get Danila Yurov over to N.A..

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Published: 1 week ago

Bottom Six Minutes: Samuel Montembeault all but seals a playoff spot

In what was the biggest game of the season so far for the Montreal Canadiens, they took on the Detroit Red Wings at the Bell Centre with a chance to take a true stranglehold on the final wild card spot in the east. As we’ve seen them do many times,

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Published: 1 week ago

Wednesday Habs Headlines: Ivan Demidov is a Montreal Canadien

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• ICYMI: Ivan Demidov signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Canadiens. [Montreal Canadiens | CBC | The Athletic]
• What Habs fans should expect from Demidov. [Daily Faceoff]

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Published: 1 week ago

Canucks become 1st team ever to win after trailing by 3 in final minute

The Vancouver Canucks rallied themselves into the NHL record books Tuesday night.The Canucks became the first team in league history to overcome a three-goal deficit in the final minute of regulation and go on to win the game.Aatu Raty ignited the co

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Published: 1 week ago