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Martin St. Louis returned to the montreal canadiens before Game 1 against the Carolina Hurricanes after missing practice and team travel for personal family reasons. The missing player sparked widespread NHL speculation before Kent Hughes cleared it up. Later reports revealed that St. Louis was at the graduation of his son, Mason St. Louis, which added to the family-first culture that surrounded the Canadiens during the NHL playoffs.

Alex Newhook scored a memorable overtime winner as the montreal canadiens topped the Buffalo Sabres in a thrilling NHL Game 7 playoff battle. The Canadiens weathered a wild third-period comeback by Buffalo, and Newhook scored the winner in overtime. Montreal moves on to the Eastern Conference Final. Jakub Dobes, Rasmus Dahlin and Mattias Samuelsson were all big contributors in a hard-fought game.

In the NHL, the montreal canadiens are through to the Eastern Conference Final after a thrilling Game 7 victory against the Buffalo Sabres. The Canadiens’ massive playoff victory sparked huge street parties across downtown Montreal, but the scene turned ugly later when riot police allegedly used tear gas to disperse unruly crowds in chaotic late-night scenes following the Canadiens’ postseason triumph.

Samuel Montembeault of the montreal canadiens is a name that’s come up in recent NHL trade rumours with the Ottawa Senators. Ottawa wants solid support behind Linus Ullmark after relying on James Reimer a lot last year. Meanwhile, Montreal’s emerging depth chart in net could make Montembeault expendable, possibly providing a low-risk offseason opportunity for the Senators as they head into the expanded NHL schedule.

Arber Xhekaj’s minimal ice time in the montreal canadiens’ Game 7 NHL playoff win over the Buffalo Sabres has sparked a major controversy ahead of the Eastern Conference Final. The Carolina Hurricanes series is about to begin, but before that, questions loom over Xhekaj’s role, team strategy, workload of the top defensive unit and Lane Hutson for Martin St. Louis.

The montreal canadiens are entering NHL Game 6 against the Buffalo Sabres with growing concern over odd puck bounces at the Bell Centre. Several times this season, odd bounces around the Zamboni gate area have victimized goaltender Jakub Dobeš. Another incident involving Buffalo Sabres star Tage Thompson has turned the issue into a major playoff storyline.

Carolina Hurricanes forward William Carrier says his wife and family are cheering for the montreal canadiens in the NHL playoffs. The surprise family feud has been one of the more fun stories coming out of the Eastern Conference Final. But Carrier remains 100 percent focused on helping Carolina keep its impressive postseason run going, despite the awkward playoff loyalties inside his house.

Arber Xhekaj reportedly played a big role in a scary situation near Montreal’s Lachine Canal as the montreal canadiens’ playoff series vs. the Buffalo Sabres rolled on. The Canadiens defenseman was able to spot someone in trouble in the canal and immediately called 911, reports said. The person survived, and Xhekaj’s cool demeanor off the ice gained a lot of attention in the process of continuous NHL updates and playoff talk.

Buffalo Sabres forward Beck Malenstyn was the focus of major attention after a collision with montreal canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes during NHL Game 3. The incident in the second period ratcheted up the tension between both teams quickly and led to another heated scrum on the ice. Dobes was able to stay in the game after the collision, and the montreal canadiens cashed in later with a big power-play goal.

Sean McDonough ruffled feathers during Game 4 of the Buffalo Sabres-montreal canadiens NHL playoff series when he questioned if Rasmus Dahlin was actually hurt. ESPN announcer suggested Dahlin may have embellished the bleeding incident that resulted in a double minor penalty. Later, Buffalo scored on the power play for a comeback victory that added to the tensions in the NHL playoff series.

In a first period that exploded with goals and momentum swings, the Buffalo Sabres and montreal canadiens delivered an unforgettable NHL playoff battle. Cole Caufield responded to some Buffalo scoring bursts, and rookie Konsta Helenius had a big breakout moment with his first playoff goal. The game was a chaotic matchup that quickly turned into one of the biggest NHL news stories, as both teams pushed the attack.

Another NHL controversy has arisen courtesy of Arber Xhekaj. This time, it’s for a dangerous cross-check in the montreal canadiens Game 4 NHL matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. The NHL Department of Player Safety has been made aware of the incident involving Buffalo forward Konsta Helenius. Xhekaj had already been fined earlier in the playoff series, and new discipline concerns are quickly becoming a major NHL news storyline.

NHL updates on montreal canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj after he punched Buffalo Sabres forward Sam Carrick late in Game 3. The incident happened in the chaos after the all-around victory by Montreal. Fans and analysts of the National Hockey League are now talking about possible discipline and how the incident could impact the intensity of the series going forward.

montreal canadiens goalie Jakub Dobeš delivered a dramatic moment in Game 5 of the NHL playoffs against the Buffalo Sabres with a punch to Alex Tuch near the crease. The fiery exchange came during a tense third-period sequence and instantly sparked Montreal players and fans. The incident added another layer of intensity to an already physical playoff game between the Atlantic Division rivals.

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman has been raving about Lane Hutson’s playoff play with the montreal canadiens. Friedman thinks Hutson could win multiple Norris Trophies in his career after a dominant performance against the Buffalo Sabres. The defenseman’s emergence is quickly becoming one of the biggest stories of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs.

During the Buffalo Sabres' 2nd game in the playoffs with the montreal canadiens, rookie Ivan Demidov took a hard hit from Jordan Greenway and started a hot battle. The clash was also a heavy first-period ordeal for Beck Malenstyn, who was bled out in the aftermath. After the dust-up, Malenstyn was also bled out after a questionable shot during the opening moments of the first period. Formerly, Ivan Demidov returned every day, and the number of actions quickly became one of the highlights of the entire NHL playoff match.

The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the montreal canadiens in tense Game 6 overtime to set up a decisive Game 7 in the playoff series. Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper made a bold move towards montreal canadiens fans at the Bell Centre after the victory that stirred the pot. The moment was all NHL news talk right away, and had some fiery reactions from both fan bases.

Matthew Knies has become one of the hottest names in the latest NHL trade rumors after reports connected the Toronto Maple Leafs winger to a handful of interested teams. After another underwhelming season across the National Hockey League, Toronto is looking at possible roster changes in the offseason, with the Chicago Blackhawks, montreal canadiens and Utah Mammoth reportedly watching closely.

In the latest NHL trade rumours, speculation is swirling around the Nashville Predators and the future of Steven Stamkos. There have been reports of several teams as potential destinations, including the Tampa Bay Lightning, Detroit Red Wings and montreal canadiens. The veteran forward’s leadership, scoring ability and playoff experience still make him a valuable option on the NHL offseason market.

Jessica Pegula became part of a viral social media debate after reacting to Buffalo Sabres’ controversial NHL loss against the montreal canadiens. A user mocked her wealth and hockey knowledge, but Pegula answered calmly and later clarified her original comment. At the same time, the American tennis star continues building momentum on clay ahead of the French Open after winning the Charleston Open title.

A controversial slash between Zachary Bolduc and Nikita Kucherov in Game 5 of the montreal canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning escaped a fine. The event rapidly emerged as a hot topic in NHL news, and several people were left puzzled at the ruling by the referees during an important playoff game that was headed towards tensions and growing physicality between the two teams in the Eastern Conference.

montreal canadiens forward Cole Caufield has garnered attention. Mostly, with an emotional letter ahead of a pivotal NHL playoff Game 3. His deeply emotional message reflects on his journey, the sacrifices of his family and his bond with the fans. “It’s a critical game for us, and Caufield’s words add another layer of energy and importance to an already charged playoff atmosphere.

The decision to drop gloves between Juraj Slafkovsky and Brandon Hagel in a heated NHL playoff game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the montreal canadiens. The battle publicized by a strong blow, illustrated the increasing physical intensity of the battle. The momentum went, and emotions were high such that it turned out to be one of the highlights of an already tinged total.

During Game 1 between the montreal canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning, Charle Edouard D Astous was very scared that he had hurt himself badly. Jake Evans and Josh Anderson collided hard, forcing him to leave the game. His status for the next game is unclear, which raises concerns for Tampa Bay's defense.

Nick Suzuki, the captain of the montreal canadiens, just had his first child a few days before the NHL playoffs. This is a big personal achievement for him before a big series against the Tampa Bay Lightning. His return to practice means he's ready for the playoffs. Being a father may have given him an emotional boost that could help Montreal's playoff momentum and leadership on the ice.

During NHL Game 1, montreal canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes got a lot of attention because of a strange overtime mix-up against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Later, the young goalie apologized to Andrei Vasilevskiy and made light of the mix-up. The moment showed how much pressure there is in the playoffs, how inexperienced the players are, and how calm they are. It also showed how the Canadiens' young players were getting used to playing in high-stakes NHL postseason games.

Playoff opener between the montreal canadiens and Tampa bay lightening has been postponed because of issues with arena availability and the broadcast schedule. The shift moves Game 1 to Sunday to give both teams more time to prepare. Having rested key players and having all logistics done, the next question is how the re-worked schedule would affect the early momentum in this much-hyped NHL game.

NHL playoff overtime, 2026, 5 on 5 sudden death, no shootouts. Long stretches of high-pressure hockey. And it’s already shown itself to be pretty intense. The game has already seen a couple of matches go into overtime. The structure guarantees decisive outcomes, from quick victories to longer, grueling contests, challenging team endurance, strategy and execution in critical postseason moments.

The NHL has officially announced the schedule of the final Game 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, including the matchups and schedules. Although the postseason will start with some of the important games in the field of the Eastern and Western Conferences, such prominent teams as the montreal canadiens, Boston Bruins, and Buffalo Sabres will not play on opening night, and it will be received unequally by fans.

The 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs have officially begun on April 18, featuring high-profile matchups across the league. Sixteen teams are competing for the prestigious trophy, with games scheduled daily through mid-June. Fans can watch the action on various networks including ESPN, TNT, and ABC, as well as streaming on ESPN app and HBO Max.