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Massimo Baruffa

Joined: Jun 26, 2025

Apr 19, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel (38) reaches for the puck under pressure from Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson (48) during the third period in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images

Canadiens need to find an answer to Brandon Hagel

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Apr 27, 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

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Apr 24, 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

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Apr 22, 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

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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

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Apr 20, 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

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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

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Apr 16, 2026

Jun 28, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Michael Hage is selected by the Montreal Canadiens with the 21st overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft at The Sphere. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

The Canadiens should not rush Michael Hage to the NHL this season

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Apr 10, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher (11) plays the puck against New York Islanders center Casey Cizikas (53) during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Resting Brendan Gallagher now is crucial for a Canadiens playoff run

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Apr 9, 2026

Apr 5, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield (13) plays the puck against New Jersey Devils center Marc McLaughlin (21) during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Canadiens looked focused on Cole Caufield reaching milestone in loss to the New Jersey Devils

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Apr 6, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes (75) celebrates the win against the Columbus Blue Jackets with teammate goalie Jacob Fowler (32) at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Canadiens goalie future looks like the Carey Price and Jaroslav Halak era all over again

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Apr 2, 2026

Owen Protz's signing adds physical element to Montreal Canadiens' prospect pool

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Mar 27, 2026

Mar 12, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield (13) forward Juraj Slafkovský (20) and forward Nick Suzuki (14) celebrate a goal during the second period against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

Nick Suzuki chasing 100 points while Cole Caufield eyes 50 goals for Canadiens

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Mar 25, 2026

Feb 26, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Samuel Montembeault (35) looks on during warm-up before the game against the New York Islanders at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Canadiens' Samuel Montembeault continues to be a great teammate despite difficult season

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Mar 23, 2026

Nov 8, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Oliver Kapanen (91) celebrates with teammates including forward Ivan Demidov (93) after scoring a goal against the Utah Mammoth during the first period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Canadiens’ secondary scoring drying up at the worst time

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Mar 21, 2026

Feb 25, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Patrik Laine (92) shoots the puck against the Carolina Hurricanes in the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Kirby Dach injury opens the door for Patrik Laine’s return to Canadiens lineup

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Mar 17, 2026

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