Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- “I expect us to play the best hockey we can play,” Martin St-Louis says. [Montreal Gazette]
- The young Canadiens are steeled by last year’s playoff experience. [Sportsnet]
- The Habs are also counting on Juraj Slafkovský to be a difference-maker. [TSN]
- Brendan Gallagher has had a huge impact on the young Canadiens. [Montreal Gazette]
- Alexandre Carrier’s potential return reinforces the blue line. [La Presse]
- Can the playoffs kick-start Oliver Kapanen’s season? [La Presse]
- Jake Evans says the team will defend as a pack. [Radio-Canada]
- How a November loss quietly defined the Canadiens’ entire season. [The Athletic]
- Habs players will be the voice of the Montreal Metro network for 2 stations during the playoffs. [CBC]
- David Savard discusses David Reinbacher and Samuel Montembeault. [RDS]
- Savard also sees a long playoff campaign for the Canadiens. [RDS]
- The Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of a special playoff edition of its popular 50/50 raffle. [Montreal Canadiens]
Playoff previews
- Tampa Bay Lightning (ATL2) vs. Montreal Canadiens (ATL3) [Sportsnet | NHL.com | Daily Faceoff]
- Carolina Hurricanes (MET1) vs. Ottawa Senators (WC2) [Sportsnet | The Athletic | Daily Faceoff]
- Buffalo Sabres (ATL1) vs. Boston Bruins (WC1) [Sportsnet | The Athletic | Daily Faceoff]
- Pittsburgh Penguins (MET2) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (MET3) [Sportsnet | The Athletic]
- Vegas Golden Knights (PAC1) vs. Utah Mammoth (WC1) [Daily Faceoff]
- Dallas Stars (CEN2) vs. Minnesota Wild (CEN3) [Daily Faceoff]
Around the league and elsewhere
- With a small gesture to a small fan, Dustin Wolf proves that small goalies can make a big impact. [Sportsnet]
- Morgan Rielly knows his days in Toronto may be numbered, and it’s not the first time he’s thought like this. [Sportsnet]
- Auston Matthews was noncommittal about his future with the Toronto Maple Leafs in his first time speaking with media since suffering a season-ending surgery. [CBC]
- Re-examining Mike Gillis’ Vancouver Canucks legacy as his name is linked to the vacant Maple Leafs GM position. [The Athletic]
- Sunny Mehta has been named general manager of the New Jersey Devils. [NHL.com | The Athletic | TSN]
- “We suck.” How the New York Rangers face-planted to their worst NHL season in years. [The Athletic]
- The race to sell Seattle hockey: Inside the Kraken’s 5-year struggle. [The Athletic]
- NHL Central Scouting released its final rankings for the 2026 NHL Draft class. [The Athletic | NHL.com]
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed Rick Bowness to a contract extension. [Sportsnet]
- The top problems facing each playoff-bound team. [ESPN]
- How the PWHL sold out Madison Square Garden. [CBC]
- Aleksander Barkov and Anton Lundell will play for Finland at the World Championships. [Jatkoaika (Finnish) | TSN]
