Arber Xhekaj entered this series as a third-pairing defenceman, a role he’s mostly occupied this season, with its fair share of turbulent times that saw him out of the lineup. With Noah Dobson out and ...

In today’s links, Hutson shining on the brightest stage, Bolduc enjoying the Bell Centre atmosphere, Dach’s rebound, the fine line Arber Xhekaj walks, the other playoff results, and Utah to host ...

Montreal gets its first power play as Nikita Kucherov kicks the back of Alexandre Carrier’s leg to knock him down in the neutral zone. The Lightning play keepaway from the top unit for 1:15. Andrei ...

It’s a big game, as one team will be halfway to the finish line after tonight. The Canadiens could really put themselves in the driver’s seat with a win that gets the home crowd buzzing. Expect a fast ...

What is a “Hab” exactly, and how does it relate to the Montreal Canadiens anyway? It’s a term synonymous with the team, but its etymology, the history of the word, actually goes back much much further ...

Montreal Canadiens (A3) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (A2) Series tied 1-1. Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT In Canada: ...

In today’s links, Cole Caufield’s journey in his own words, the Canadiens defend Kirby Dach, and Connor McDavid’s early playoff struggles.

Take a breakout season, add an Olympic standout, and sprinkle in playoff beast mode, and Juraj Slafkovský is showing there’s still more in his tickle trunk.

In today’s links, possible lineup changes coming for Game 3, waiting for the top line to show up five-on-five, official discrimination against Xhekaj, early impressions of Round 1, and more.

In sudden-death overtime, you’re only a shot away from winning the game, but only if you actually take it. In overtime on Tuesday night, the Montreal Canadiens did not record a single shot on goal.