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The final four teams in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs show clear similarities, with one notable exception breaking the trend. The post 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Final 4 Defy the Trends appeared first on HEAVY.
Nikolaj Ehlers scored on Jakub Dobes in OT to lift the Hurricanes past the Canadiens 3-2 to level the Eastern Conference Final at one game apiece.
The most recent batch of Montreal Canadiens trade rumors involving goaltender Samuel Montembeault this offseason. The post Canadiens Trade Rumors: Montembeault Could Be on the Move appeared first on HEAVY.
Oilers insider questions whether Edmonton can trust their young goalie the way Montreal trusted rookie goalie Jakub Dobes.
The Carolina Hurricanes faced little adversity through the first two rounds of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs — but that changed quickly on Thursday night. After having 12 days of rest, the Canes were outdueled by the Montreal Canadiens on home ice in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final, losing 6-2 in front of […] The post Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall gets painfully honest on stunning Game 1 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Patrick Roy, Dominik Hašek type stuff": Former NHL goalie breaks down Jakub Dobes' Conn Smythe-worthy run Sportskeeda
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.
Things looked rough for the Montreal Canadiens in the first period of their Game 5 matchup against the Buffalo Sabres in the Eastern Conference Semifinal. Buffalo scored three times and took a 3-2 lead into the first intermission. While there was some consideration of pulling goaltender Jakub Dobes in favor of backup Sam Montembeault, the […] The post Canadiens’ Jakub Dobes was left in Game 5, no thanks to Martin St. Louis appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Montreal Canadiens moved within one win of the Eastern Conference semifinals after a 6-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 5 on Thursday night, with rookie goaltender Jakub Dobes starring in another milestone performance. Dobes surrendered three goals on Buffalo’s first four shots during a chaotic opening period but recovered to stop every […] The post Canadiens’ Jakub Dobes reaches Patrick Roy territory in Game 5 vs. Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Montreal Canadiens are one win away from the Eastern Conference Finals after their win on Thursday night. The Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 6-3 in Game 5 thanks in part to Nick Suzuki and Jakub Dobes. However, it was a bit cagey after the first period. The Sabres opened the scoring off a Jason […] The post Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki reveals message to Jakub Dobes before comeback appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Montreal Canadiens trailed a couple times early in Game 5. However, they did not despair and were ready to take the game over when the moment came. The Habs won Game 5 by the score of 6-3 to grab all the momentum heading back north of the border for Game 6. Nick Suzuki and […] The post Nick Suzuki, Juraj Slafkovsky help Canadiens take 3-2 lead over Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Buffalo Sabres suffered a 6-2 defeat against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 3 on Sunday night at Bell Centre. The loss gave Montreal a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Second Round series after the Canadiens secured back-to-back victories for the first time this postseason. “Give them a lot of credit,” Buffalo head coach […] The post Sabres HC Lindy Ruff gives Canadiens their flowers after 6-2 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Montreal Canadiens starting goaltender Jakub Dobes is stealing the hearts of their fans during his run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and for better or worse, could be becoming public enemy number one for fanbases around the league. Dobes is anything but a typical quiet goaltender who goes about his business, as he isn’t afraid […] The post Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes’ hilarious reaction to 26-save performance vs. Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Montreal Canadiens are riding high from their Game 3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday night. Montreal allowed the first goal of the contest, but took over in the second period. Alex Newhook scored two goals to lead the effort as Montreal skated away with a 6-2 win on home ice. The Canadiens’ […] The post Canadiens’ offense firing on all cylinders with feat not seen in 20 years appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"That is a piledriver" - Kevin Bieksa, retired NHL D-man react to Beck Malenstyn's crash into Jakub Dobes Sportskeeda
The Montreal Canadiens took home a massive win in Game 2 against the Buffalo Sabres. Jakub Dobes made 28 saves on the night to keep the Sabres offense at bay. Alex Newhook scored twice, as well to aid in the on-ice effort. Off the ice, though, it appears that head coach Martin St. Louis had […] The post Canadiens’ Jakub Dobes reveals ‘unbelievable’ Martin St. Louis speech before Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Montreal Canadiens couldn’t overcome the Buffalo Sabres in Game 1 of their second-round matchup in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, Game 2 was a much different story. Montreal started fast, and they did not look back as they evened the series at one game apiece. The Habs scored twice within the first five […] The post Jakub Dobes, Alex Newhook lead Canadiens to massive Game 2 win over Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Tampa Bay Lightning started off as the dynasty of the 2020s in the NHL, but they have since tapered off with some crushing playoff losses. After winning back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2020 and 2021, the Lightning were beaten in the Cup Final by the Colorado Avalanche in 2022. Since then, Tampa Bay has been […] The post Lightning GM gives Canadiens their flowers after Round 1 series appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Montreal Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes revealed the trash talk he said to Nikita Kucherov during his team’s pivotal Game 7 win on Sunday.The Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 7 to advance to the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs with a 2-1 victory. Although the Lightning had 29 shots on […] The post Jakub Dobes Reveals Trash Talk to Nikita Kucherov in Pivotal Game 7 Win appeared first on HEAVY.
The Montreal Canadiens' Game 7 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs proves they're not a rebuilding team. The post Canadiens Are Officially Done with Their Rebuild appeared first on HEAVY.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Tampa lost to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7 after giving up fewer than 10 shots on goal. Brandon Hagel and his teammates put a lot of pressure on Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes. But they were unable to truly break through the Habs […] The post Lightning’s Brandon Hagel gets brutally honest after 1st-round exit vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Montreal Canadiens are off to the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Goaltender Jakub Dobes stood on his head all night long, making 28 saves. The Canadiens won 2-1, but the made some history that the team may not exactly want to be associated with, even with the win. Dobes was the […] The post Canadiens make never-before-seen playoff history in Game 7 Lightning win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Montreal Canadiens! Are moving on in the Stanley Cup Playoffs after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 on Sunday evening. Alex Newhook scored the go-ahead goal at the 11:07 mark of the third period, and Canadiens’ goalie Jakub Dobes turned in an impressive performance in Benchmark International Arena to help Montreal […] The post Montreal Canadiens Defeat Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 to Advance in Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on HEAVY.
The Montreal Canadiens couldn’t close out Game 6 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. But they still had a chance to eliminate Tampa in Game 7 with a win on the road. It certainly wasn’t easy, but the Habs were able to claim a win in Game 7 to advance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Goaltender […] The post Canadiens’ Jakub Dobes smothers Lightning offense to win Game 7 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
