Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Road success and a united mindset have the Canadiens confident heading into Game 5. [Journal de Montreal]
- Lane Hutson is putting his bottomless tank of energy and elite instincts on full display in playoff run. [TSN]
- Bob Gainey is tuning in and enjoying the playoff runs of the Canadiens and Montreal Victoire. [NHL]
- Despite the rocky start and loss in Game 4, the Canadiens were pretty pleased with their overall performance. [TSN]
- Can the Canadiens bounce back after Tuesday night’s loss? [Montreal Gazette HI/O]
- The reasons behind the bizarre puck bounce that led to the Buffalo Sabres’ game-tying goal. [Journal de Montreal]
- After giving the Canadiens seven power plays on Tuesday night, Lindy Ruff is pointing a finger saying the Habs are “going down easy.” [Sportsnet]
- The Canadiens’ playoff run is lifting spirits at the Old Brewery Mission’s downtown shelter. [Sportsnet]
- Two Toronto Marlies goaltenders are finding what Jakob Dobeš’ is doing with the Canadiens motivating. [TVA Sports]
Around the league and elsewhere
- New York Islanders defenceman Matthew Schaefer is taking home the Calder Memorial Trophy this year. [Sportsnet]
- The Toronto Maple Leafs gave head coach Craig Berube his pink slip on Wednesday. [Sportsnet]
- Whoever steps behind the bench for the Maple Leafs will have a difficult task ahead of them. [NHL]
- A look at recent NHL coaching firings shows the Edmonton Oilers’ approach with Bruce Cassidy is not normal. [Oilers Nation]
- Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb is facing discipline for interference against Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Poehling. [NHL]
- For the first time in PWHL history, the Walter Cup will be won by a Canadian franchise when the Victoire take on the Ottawa Charge. [The Canadian Press]
- Hamilton and Las Vegas joins Detroit in the PWHL’s expansion clubs for the 2026-27 season. [TSN]
