Saturday Habs Headlines: Canadiens’ playoff success isn’t pure luck

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• Despite the narrative being promoted by the media, the Canadiens’ post-season success cannot be attributed to luck. [JFresh]
• How exactly was Artturi Lehkonen able to score his memorable overtime winner? [Sportsnet]
• A new generation of Canadiens fans can finally witness the team making history. [La Presse]
• It hasn’t been an easy path to the Stanley Cup Final for the Habs. [TSN]
• GM Marc Bergevin always had faith that rebuilding his team was the only way forward and now he is reaping the rewards. [The Athletic]
• Speaking of Bergevin, there is no denying that his suit is epic. [Macleans]
• While her son is busy on the ice, Lynda Price will be busy serving her community after being elected as the new chief of the Ulkatcho First Nation. [Aldergrove Star]

Around the league and elsewhere

• Considering the passivity of the average NHL general manager, maybe it is time for the league to step in and change the way restricted free agency works. [Broad Street Hockey]
• Celine Dion cleared the air about the confusion surrounding her hockey loyalties. [ESPN]
• A former Blackhawks player is launching a lawsuit against the team, alleging sexual abuse by a former coach. [Sportsnet]
• Bruce Boudreau and the Toronto Maple Leafs would make an unlikely combination. [Leafs Nation]
• How will the Washington Capitals manoeuvre against the salary cap? [NBC Sports]