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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- The Canadiens community is mourning long-time Habs team physician Dr. Douglas Kinnear, who passed away over the weekend. [Montreal Gazette]
The Canadiens mourn the passing of Dr. Doug Kinnear. Over his illustrious career that included several decades at the Montreal General Hospital, he was director of the medical team for the club from 1962 to 1999. We send our prayers and heartfelt condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/g8vE0z82iA
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) May 15, 2019
- Despite his streaky production, Artturi Lehkonen adds value to the Canadiens. [The Athletic]
- Despite Tomas Tatar’s two assists, Slovakia collapsed late against Germany for their third loss of the World Championships. [Canadiens]
Around the league and elsewhere
- LA Kings’ ECHL affiliate, the Manchester Monarchs, have announced they are ceasing operations. [Jewels From The Crown]
- How five Blues players watching the Eagles at a bar in Philly found their “jam”. [TSN]
- The Hurricanes haven’t lost hope, even though they’re one loss away from the end of their season. [Sportsnet]
- In a crucial offseason for the organization, the Wild have suddenly found themselves searching for an entirely new analytics team. [The Athletic]
- US soccer player Alex Morgan is living her dream, and she hopes to make it possible for other girls to do the same. [The Players’ Tribune]
Thursday’s playoff schedule
ECF Game 4: Boston Bruins @ Carolina Hurricanes (BOS leads 3-0)
Start time: 8:00 PM EDT / 5:00 PM PDT
In Canada: CBC, Sportsnet (English), TVA Sports (French)
In the US: NBCSN
Elsewhere: NHL.tv/Rogers NHL Live