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Canadiens’ Cole Caufield is all business after stealing home-ice from Hurricanes

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The Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes took completely different paths to the Eastern Conference Finals, with the former winning two Game 7s on the road and the latter going a perfect 8-0 through their first two rounds. When a squad has to empty the tank multiple times during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, both physically and […] The post Canadiens’ Cole Caufield is all business after stealing home-ice from Hurricanes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen’s Canadiens nightmare dates back long before Game 1

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Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen seems to have the case of the Montreal Canadiens. Andersen struggled mightily in front of the net during Thursday’s series opener of the 2026 Eastern Conference Final against the Canadiens at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Hurricanes gave Andersen an early cushion to work with, as Seth Jarvis […] The post Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen’s Canadiens nightmare dates back long before Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour keeps it real on how to move on from Game 1 rout

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The Carolina Hurricanes are no longer undefeated in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Head coach Rod Brind’Amour watched his team drop Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals to the Montreal Canadiens. This game also wasn’t close, as the Habs claimed a 6-2 win on the road at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. […] The post Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour keeps it real on how to move on from Game 1 rout appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin rips Game 1 disaster: ‘I handed them the game’

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When Seth Jarvis scored in the first 33 seconds of Thursday’s Eastern Conference Finals opener against the Montreal Canadiens, it looked as if the Carolina Hurricanes were going to pick up where they left off 12 days earlier. Their dominant Stanley Cup Playoffs run ended abruptly, however, as the Habs immediately responded 27 seconds later. […] The post Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin rips Game 1 disaster: ‘I handed them the game’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal blames Game 1 no-show on lack of respect for Canadiens

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The Carolina Hurricanes have finally lost a playoff game this postseason. Carolina fell to Juraj Slafkovsky and the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals. After the game, captain Jordan Staal made a rather stunning admission about how this loss came to be. “We lost the game from the start, obviously […] The post Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal blames Game 1 no-show on lack of respect for Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes news: Fans already worried about same-old Canes after Game 1 ECF dud

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The Carolina Hurricanes are not beating the allegations. After winning 53 games and collecting 113 points in the 2025-26 NHL regular season and going undefeated in the first two rounds of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Hurricanes returned to action on Thursday and got blown out of the water by the visiting Montreal […] The post Hurricanes news: Fans already worried about same-old Canes after Game 1 ECF dud appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes pay tribute to Kyle Busch before Canadiens game

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The sports world is in mourning following the shocking news of the sudden passing of two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch. In the NHL, the Carolina Hurricanes paid tribute to the legendary driver before the start of their Game 1 showdown in the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals against the visiting Montreal Canadiens at Lenovo […] The post Hurricanes pay tribute to Kyle Busch before Canadiens game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Juraj Slafkovsky’s unreal Game 1 effort sinks Hurricanes in East Final

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The Montreal Canadiens allowed the first goal of the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday night. However, they went on to shut down the Carolina Hurricanes following that goal. The Canadiens won Game 1 of the East Final thanks in part to Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky. Caufield scored a goal and added an assist […] The post Juraj Slafkovsky’s unreal Game 1 effort sinks Hurricanes in East Final appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes hit historic lowpoint in Game 1 vs. Canadiens

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The Carolina Hurricanes are back in action after a long delay in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Game 1 of the 2026 East Final against the Montreal Canadiens is just their ninth game since April 17th. Unfortunately for Frederik Andersen and his teammates, things are not going well on home ice. The Hurricanes opened the scoring […] The post Hurricanes hit historic lowpoint in Game 1 vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens pull off bonkers Game 1 achievement last seen in 1985

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Things were stacking up against the Montreal Canadiens coming into the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday night. The Habs are at a rest disadvantage compared to the mighty Carolina Hurricanes, who have played just eight games in the first two rounds to Montreal’s 14. On top of that, the Hurricanes have been the best team […] The post Canadiens pull off bonkers Game 1 achievement last seen in 1985 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens, Hurricanes combine for rare NHL feat with electric Game 1 start

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The Carolina Hurricanes had set the standard for their performance in the first two rounds of the Stanley Cup playoffs. However, they did not appear to be on their game in the first period of the Eastern Conference Final against the Montreal Canadiens. After scoring the first goal of the game 33 seconds in when […] The post Canadiens, Hurricanes combine for rare NHL feat with electric Game 1 start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Poll: Who Wins Eastern Conference Final, Hurricanes or Canadiens?

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[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] After the Vegas Golden Knights upset the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night to take a 1-0 lead in the ...

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Hurricanes’ X-factor in East Final vs. Canadiens

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The Carolina Hurricanes have to feel good about what they have accomplished to this point in the Stanley Cup playoffs. They took care of business against the Ottawa Senators in four straight games in the opening round. The followed that up with another sweep in the second round against the Philadelphia Flyers. As sharp as […] The post Hurricanes’ X-factor in East Final vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens fan goes viral for a bold act with security standing beside her

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The Buffalo Sabres came to the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, on Saturday with no fear, but one Habs fan seemed even more daring. A video of a female Canadiens supporter wearing a Montreal jersey went viral on Sunday, showing her inhaling vapor during the second period while watching the game from behind the Sabres … The post Canadiens fan goes viral for a bold act with security standing beside her appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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TV and streaming viewing picks for May 18, 2026: How to watch Montréal-Buffalo, Game 7

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Sabres bringing back beer sabres for Game 7, but there’s a catch

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The Buffalo Sabres are bringing back the popular Beer Sabre for Game 7 against the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night at KeyBank Center, but availability will be limited. The custom 20-ounce plastic sword cups will go on sale at 5:30 p.m. before the 7:30 p.m. puck drop and will be sold only while supplies last […] The post Sabres bringing back beer sabres for Game 7, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes hit historic downtime awaiting Sabres-Canadiens finish

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The Carolina Hurricanes have gotten off to a sensational start in the Stanley Cup playoffs. They have swept their first two series against the Ottawa Senators and the Philadelphia Flyers. They will be competing in the Eastern Conference Finals against the winner of the series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Buffalo Sabres. The Carolina […] The post Hurricanes hit historic downtime awaiting Sabres-Canadiens finish appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens most to blame for blowout Game 6 loss to Sabres

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The Montreal Canadiens had a chance to advance to the Eastern Conference Final with a Saturday night home game at the Bell Centre against the Buffalo Sabres. Game 6 could’ve been a great moment in modern Canadiens history if the team had found a way to hold on to the 3-1 lead they built in […] The post Canadiens most to blame for blowout Game 6 loss to Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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