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Habs aim for season sweep in Raleigh against Hurricanes
sports13 days ago

Habs aim for season sweep in Raleigh against Hurricanes

Montreal Canadiens aim to seal a season sweep of the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, riding a four-game win streak and having outscored Carolina 12-2 in two meetings this season. Carolina, the Metro-leading team, has been strong with a high-pressure game and is 6-4-0 in its last 10, while Montreal has tightened defensively to allow about two goals per game over six games. Key players to watch include rookie Ivan Demidov for Montreal and Seth Jarvis for Carolina. The Canadiens won’t have a morning skate, and full lineup details will be posted closer to puck drop.

Bolduc, Struble Return as Canadiens Prep for Bruins; Dobes in Net
sports25 days ago

Bolduc, Struble Return as Canadiens Prep for Bruins; Dobes in Net

The Canadiens confirmed Bolduc and Struble back in the lineup with Jakub Dobes in goal against the Boston Bruins. Bolduc skates on a line with Jake Evans and Alexandre Texier, while Struble is paired with Lane Hutson; Patrik Laine, Joe Veleno and Arber Xhekaj were extras. Kirby Dach will miss 2–4 weeks with an upper-body injury. Brendan Gallagher will play his 900th NHL game. Game time is 7:00 p.m. ET, with RadioTéléDON activities planned.

Kings Back Top Line and Power Play Shake-Up Ahead of Canadiens Clash
sports1 month ago

Kings Back Top Line and Power Play Shake-Up Ahead of Canadiens Clash

LA Kings host the Montreal Canadiens to cap a six-game homestand with notable lineup questions: Scott Laughton and Mathieu Joseph could be in the mix, and Quinton Byfield may return from an upper-body injury. Alex Laferriere is expected to slot onto the top power-play unit, while Artemi Panarin, Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe anchor the top line. Coach D.J. Smith emphasizes winning today as rosters settle after yesterday’s trades, aiming to finish the stretch with a .500 record.

Caufield’s Early Two-Goal Burst Lifts Canadiens to 6-2 Win Over Capitals, Ovechkin Milestone Night
sports1 month ago

Caufield’s Early Two-Goal Burst Lifts Canadiens to 6-2 Win Over Capitals, Ovechkin Milestone Night

Cole Caufield scored twice in the opening minutes and the Montreal Canadiens held on to beat the Washington Capitals 6-2 as Alex Ovechkin added two goals and hit a career milestone. Jakub Dobes was the difference in net for Montreal, while Washington’s offense couldn’t convert despite chances and Nick Suzuki iced it with an empty-netter. The loss comes as the Capitals face the trade deadline with a looming roster shake-up and special teams struggles.

Habs Look to Extend Streak in Minnesota Rematch Before Olympic Break
sports2 months ago

Habs Look to Extend Streak in Minnesota Rematch Before Olympic Break

Montreal Canadiens travel to Saint Paul for a rematch with the Minnesota Wild before the Olympic break, aiming to extend their three-game win streak as they face a Wild team seeking to keep home-ice success going; Caufield and Suzuki stay hot for Montreal, while Minnesota’s high-end defense keeps them in the conversation; lineup details will be announced closer to puck drop, and a KFC game-day promo is highlighted.

Capitals rally from 2-0 deficit to beat Canadiens in OT
sports2 months ago

Capitals rally from 2-0 deficit to beat Canadiens in OT

Washington erased a 2-0 hole, scoring twice in the third and winning 3-2 in overtime against Montreal, with Ethen Frank delivering the two regulation goals and Connor McMichael netting the OT winner. Sandin had three assists on all three Capitals goals as Washington dominated at five-on-five, but the power play remained a major issue, going 0-for-5 and dragging the season percentage down.

Defense-Driven Canadiens Dominate Canucks 6-3 in NHL Showdown
sports2 months ago

Defense-Driven Canadiens Dominate Canucks 6-3 in NHL Showdown

Montreal Canadiens surged past the Vancouver Canucks 6-3 in a high-energy NHL game, with a notable four-goal contribution from defensemen and a late surge helping seal the win. Slafkovsky opened the scoring off a Demidov setup, Carrier scored twice, and Matheson added another defenseman tally as Montreal pulled away in the third. Vancouver’s Tolopilo was sharp through much of the game, but the Canadiens outshot the Canucks 36-17 and finished strong.