Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- What will it take for Montreal and the Canadiens to get over the hump next season and back into the playoffs? [Montreal Gazette]
- Alexander Romanov has his moment of glory following his team’s victory in the Gagarin Cup playoffs:/
The Prince of Moscow Kirill Kaprizov hands over the Gagarin Cup to #theTsar of Montreal Alexander Romanov #Habs #GoHabsGo #EPR for @HabsEOTP pic.twitter.com/wMiAQpPn2M
— Patrik Bexell (@Zeb_Habs) April 19, 2019
- Former Canadien Tomas Plekanec celebrates his team being promoted to the top team in the Czech league, adding it to his personal season highlights:/
What a great accomplishments this season. After my 1000th game in Montreal Canadiens jersey…. we’ve made it from second division to Czechia extraleague….proud of this team and fans!👏🏼👌🏽 pic.twitter.com/TwcFhZEdxr
— Pleky14 (@TomasPleky14) April 19, 2019
Around the league and elsewhere
- As we look to the future of women’s hockey following the World Championship, what will we see in the landscape following the loss of the CWHL? [NBC]
- Ovechkin reveals he’s never had a hangover when asked about repeating as Cup champions [Sportsnet]
- During this playoff run for Colorado, Matt Nieto reveals one of his greatest inspirations in his younger sister. [The Athletic]
- The Flyers will not continue playing “God Bless America” at home games following revelations of racist lyrics previously sung by Kate Smith. [NBC]/
Saturday’s playoff schedule
Dallas Stars @ Nashville Predators
Start time: 3:00 PM EDT
In Canada: Sportsnet (English), TVA Sports (French)
In the USA: NBC
Elsewhere: NHL.tv / Rogers NHL Live
Winnipeg Jets @ St. Louis Blues
Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT
In Canada: CBC, Sportsnet (English), TVA Sports 2 (French)
In the USA: NBCSN
Elsewhere: NHL.tv / Rogers NHL Live
Carolina Hurricanes @ Washington Capitals
Start time: 8:00 PM EDT / 5:00 PM PDT
In Canada: Sportsnet One, 360 (English), TVA Sports (French)
In the USA: NBC
Elsewhere: NHL.tv / Rogers NHL Live
