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Apr 19, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky (20) celebrates the win with forward Cole Caufield (13) against the Tampa Bay Lightning during extra time in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images

Montreal Canadiens must turn to these bold line changes before Game 5

Brandon Croce

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9:17 AM EDT

Canadiens need to find an answer to Brandon Hagel

Massimo Baruffa

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Apr 27, 2026

Montreal Canadiens might have to win series without Noah Dobson despite new update

Brandon Croce

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Apr 27, 2026

3 takeaways from the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 loss to the Lightning in Game 4

Brandon Croce

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Apr 26, 2026

#GOHABSGO outside The Bell Centre

Canadiens playoff atmosphere proves why Montreal hits different

Kevin Buffitt

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Apr 25, 2026

Apr 24, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj (72) celebrates with teammate forward Kirby Dach (77) after the goal scored by Montreal Canadiens forward Alexandre Texier (85) (not pictured) during the first period in game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Kirby Dach answers critics and 3 other takeaways from a massive Canadiens win

Brandon Croce

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Apr 24, 2026

Mar 28, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield (13) center Nick Suzuki (14) and left wing Juraj Slafkovský (20) talk against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Canadiens need top line to break through at 5-on-5 in game 3 vs. Lightning

Massimo Baruffa

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Apr 24, 2026

Apr 21, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Montreal Canadiens right wing Josh Anderson (17) looks on against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the third period during game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Matthew Tkachuk names one Canadiens forward as the best playoff player right now

Brandon Croce

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Apr 24, 2026

Apr 9, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield (13) plays the puck against Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) during the first period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Martin St. Louis with a simple message to Cole Caufield going into Game 3

Brandon Croce

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Apr 23, 2026

Apr 7, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach (77) heads to the dressing room after getting injured during the first period of the game against the Florida Panthers at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Pierre McGuire slams Montreal Canadiens players after OT mistake in emotional rant

Brandon Croce

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Apr 22, 2026

Dec 9, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN;Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point (21) plays the puck and Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jayden Struble (47) defends during the first period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Xhekaj and Struble hitting their stride at the right time for the Canadiens

Massimo Baruffa

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Apr 22, 2026

Apr 21, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; the Tampa Bay Lightning fight with the Montreal Canadiens in the first period during game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

4 takeaways from the Canadiens 3-2 overtime loss in Game 2 to Lightning

Brandon Croce

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Apr 21, 2026

Apr 4, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) plays the puck against Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson (8) during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Canadiens get huge boost after Jon Cooper’s Victor Hedman injury update

Massimo Baruffa

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Apr 21, 2026

Apr 19, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky (20) reacts to scoring a goal with defenseman Lane Hutson (48) and forward Nick Suzuki (14) against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images

3 Montreal Canadiens who must replicate their Game 1 heroics against Lightning

Brandon Croce

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Apr 21, 2026

Apr 19, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky (20) celebrates the win with goalie Jakub Dobes (75) against the Tampa Bay Lightning during extra time in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images

Jakub Dobes laughs off overtime mix-up in Canadiens’ game 1 win

Massimo Baruffa

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Apr 20, 2026

Apr 19, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky (20) scores the winning goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during extra time in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images

Lightning quickly learn how dangerous Juraj Slafkovsky can be

Scott Rogust

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Apr 20, 2026

Apr 19, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky (20) celebrates scoring the game-winning goal with forward Alex Newhook (15) against the Tampa Bay Lightning during extra time in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images

Jon Cooper slams Lightning stupidity after Canadiens stun Tampa Bay in Game 1

Brandon Croce

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Apr 20, 2026

Apr 19, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky (20) reacts to scoring a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images

Juraj Slafkovsky ties rare NHL playoff record to lead Canadiens past Lightning

Brandon Croce

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Apr 19, 2026

Apr 19, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jayden Struble (47) shields the puck from Tampa Bay Lightning forward Yanni Gourde (37) during the first period in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images

4 takeaways from the Montreal Canadiens' Game 1 victory over the Lightning

Brandon Croce

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Apr 19, 2026

Jan 21, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens left wing Juraj Slafkovsky (20) plays the puck against Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) during the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Montreal Canadiens catch a break with the latest Victor Hedman injury update

Brandon Croce

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Apr 18, 2026

Apr 12, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA; Montréal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis before the first period against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Alexander Wohl-Imagn Images

Canadiens facing shocking level of disrespect in latest poll

Scott Rogust

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Apr 18, 2026

Apr 9, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky (20) celebrates with teammates including forward Cole Caufield (13) and forward Nick Suzuki (14) after scoring a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

EA Sports' NHL 26 simulation predicts Montreal Canadiens as Stanley Cup champions

Massimo Baruffa

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Apr 17, 2026

Apr 12, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson (48) passes against the New York Islanders in the third period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Alexander Wohl-Imagn Images

Canadiens fans just saw exactly why Lane Hutson- David Reinbacher hype is real

Brandon Croce

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Apr 17, 2026

Apr 7, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield (13) takes a shot on net during the third period of the game against the Florida Panthers at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

4 Montreal Canadiens who must deliver to upset the Tampa Bay Lightning

Brandon Croce

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Apr 17, 2026

Sep 25, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Reinbacher (64) shoots the puck Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

David Reinbacher could be crucial in Canadiens series against the Lightning

Massimo Baruffa

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Apr 16, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Alexandre Carrier (45) shoots the puck against the New York Islanders during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Montreal Canadiens look to get a big boost for their blueline ahead of the playoffs

Brandon Croce

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Apr 16, 2026

Apr 7, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky (20) and teammate forward Cole Caufield (13) prepare for a face off against the Florida Panthers during the first period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Montreal Canadiens young stars dominate The Athletic's NHL All-Under-25 roster

Brandon Croce

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Apr 16, 2026

Apr 9, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning forward Corey Perry (10) challenges Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson (48) to fight during the second period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

4 massive questions facing the Montreal Canadiens in the series against the Lightning

Brandon Croce

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Apr 16, 2026

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