Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Mike Matheson wishes the Canadiens could have pushed themselves to take a 3-1 series lead in the opening two rounds when they had the chance on home ice. [RDS]
- The poor home performances in a run that featured seven road wins played a significant part in Montreal’s exit. [NHL.com]
- Phillip Danault admits that the combination of fatigue and the suffocating system of the Carolina Hurricanes discouraged the Canadiens as the series went on. [Journal de Montreal]
- Montreal’s end of season media conferences will take place on Monday morning. [Journal de Montreal]
- A seven-week post-season run for Montreal was great for local businesses. [Radio-Canada]
- Kaitlin Willoughby’s journey from a small town in Saskatchewan to PWHL champion. [Radio-Canada]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Claude Lemieux’s family has donated his brain to Boston University’s CTE centre. [Radio-Canada]
- Lemieux’s career transition from player to player agent. [The Athletic]
- The Vegas Golden Knights know what they’re in for with the Hurricanes’ relentless style. [NHL.com]
- Frederik Andersen and Mitch Marner are the front-runners for the Conn Smythe Trophy heading into the Stanley Cup Final. [NHL.com]
- Dennis Hulls has passed away at 81. [NHL.com]
- Canada lost to Finland in the World Championship semifinals, leaving them to play for bronze. [Sportsnet]
- Canada will play Norway, which lost to Switzerland in the other semifinal. [Sportsnet]
