Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- “So young in age, but their ability to handle these things, it goes beyond how old they are,” Brendan Gallagher explains about the Canadiens’ experience of playing significant roles trumping their youth. [The Athletic]
- The Canadiens set the NHL record for the fewest shots on goal (9) in a playoff win. [Journal de Montreal]
- Samuel Montembeault and Jacob Fowler had a little fun at their goalie’s expense following a post-game interview. [Journal de Montreal]
- Already with the wolf hat, Martin St-Louis introduced a post-series celebration from The Wolf of Wall Street to the pack in the locker room. [Journal de Montreal]
- Kirby Dach’s play in the post-season has been critical for his next contract negotiation. [TVA Sports]
- With Phillip Danault back on the team, pizza celebrations make their return. [RDS]
- Sights from Sunday’s Game 7 watch party at the Bell Centre. [La Presse]
- And photos from the game in Tampa. [Montreal Gazette]
- From a series that was rather one-sided in terms of fan engagement, the Canadiens will play one versus the Buffalo Sabres that features two rabid fanbases. [The Athletic]
- Now that it’s more pertinent, here’s the second-round schedule once again. [NHL.com]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Noah Ostlund and Sam Carrick are unlikely to play for the Sabres in the second round. [NHL.com]
- Just after the Canadiens wrapped up a seven-game series that featured 31 total goals, the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild combined for 15 in Colorado’s win in Game 1 of the second round. [Sportsnet]
- Brett Howden has emerged as a force for the Vegas Golden Knights, especially short-handed. [NHL.com]
- Mats Sundin and John Chayka were officially hired to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs. [NHL.com]
- Pierre Dorion has interviewed for the Vancouver Canucks’ GM role. [Sportsnet]
- The Canucks are the lottery team that needs Gavin McKenna the most. [Sportsnet]
