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The Montréal Canadiens were left with a bad taste in their mouths following their 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres earlier this week in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal. They needed a major performance on Friday evening to avoid falling into a seriously dangerous two game hole against the upstart Sabres, who are […] The post Canadiens Match Historic Feat Not Seen Since 2011 In Game 2 Win appeared first on HEAVY.
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 Montreal Canadiens will need all hands on deck for the second round when they face the top-seeded Buffalo Sabres. The Canadiens had all they could handle against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Round 1, and no one knows that more than power forward Juraj Slafkovsky. Slafkovsky took two major hits in the first round. […] The post Canadiens’ forward Juraj Slafkovsky makes self-deprecating comment about recent hits appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have been eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Lightning lost Game 7 against the Montreal Canadiens, falling 2-1 to end their season. After the game, coach Jon Cooper was left in a familiar spot, having also coached the losing team in the gold-medal game at the Olympics, according to Arpon […] The post Lightning coach Jon Cooper compares Game 7 defeat to losing Olympic gold medal game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
For the fourth year in a row, the Tampa Bay Lightning struck out in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. But Bolts head coach Jon Cooper was still gracious in defeat following his team’s 2-1 loss in Game 7 of their series against the Montreal Canadiens at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, … The post Lightning’s Jon Cooper had the classiest quote after Game 7 loss to the Canadiens appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Montreal Canadiens are off to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since their miracle run to the 2021 Stanley Cup Final, having defeated the Atlantic Division rival Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal at Benchmark International Arena. Goals from Nick Suzuki and Alex […] The post Martin St. Louis goes full Jordan Belfort in locker room after Game 7 Canadiens win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
For the first time since their miracle run to the 2021 Stanley Cup Final, the Montreal Canadiens are on their way to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They punched their ticket to the Eastern Conference Semifinal with a dramatic Game 7 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning, coincidentally the same team that […] The post Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki reveals intermission message after 0 shots in 2nd period appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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 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.
There is only one Canadian-based National Hockey League team that is still alive in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and it’s the Montreal Canadiens, who are deadlocked at three wins apiece against the Atlantic Division rival Tampa Bay Lightning in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal. The Canadiens had a chance to eliminate the Lightning in Game […] The post Canadiens make unwanted history in Game 7 vs. Lightning appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Noah Dobson has been getting closer to a return, and now he could be back in time for Game 7 against Tampa Bay.
The Montreal Canadiens were one goal away from taking out the Tampa Bay Lightning and winning a Stanley Cup Playoff round for the first time in five years — but they were unable to get one by Andrei Vasilevskiy in a 1-0 overtime loss in Game 6 at the Bell Centre on Friday night. Despite […] The post Canadiens’ Martin St. Louis drops ‘no panic’ truth bomb after heartwrenching Game 6 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are not the type of team that is going to capitulate just because they have fallen behind in a playoff series. Losing the opening game of their first-round series to the Montreal Canadiens is not going to bother head coach Jon Cooper’s veteran team — but it will annoy them. The […] The post Lightning’s fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Former NHL blueliner explains why the Montreal Canadiens may not be able to win the first round against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Canadiens insider delivers a definitive update on Nick Suzuki after the Montreal captain missed practice ahead of the NHL playoffs.
It’s been a fantastic season for Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki. Suzuki has had a career year offensively for a Habs team that looks like it can make a run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. On Sunday, the captain achieved a massive individual feat that puts him in elite company with the game’s best. Suzuki […] The post Nick Suzuki’s ‘proud’ message after reaching 100-point mark for 1st time appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Mark Carney applauds the Montreal Canadiens' gritty victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning that extends a three-game losing streak.
The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Thursday, moving ahead of them in the Atlantic Division standings. Cole Caufield scored his 50th goal to help the Habs. After the game, Caufield revealed his immediate reaction to the goal and what he accomplished, according to NHL.com. “It was cool to have my dad […] The post Canadiens’ Cole Caufield’s immediate reaction to scoring 50 goals appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Montreal Canadiens are headed to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Their remaining schedule serves as a chance to build momentum before they compete for a Stanley Cup. However, some significant milestones can still be achieved. And star forward Cole Caufield netted himself a major feat on Thursday night. Caufield and his teammates showed off impeccable […] The post Canadiens’ Cole Caufield joins elite 50-goal club with smooth finish vs. Lightning appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Following the Montreal Canadiens' tight win over the Florida Panthers, Captain Nick Suzuki's incredible feat has secured his place in franchise history.
Rangers HC Mike Sullivan likens Habs captain Nick Suzuki to Bruins legend - "He’s gritty" sportskeeda.com
The Tampa Bay Lightning may not be playing their best hockey as the regular season comes to a close, but there’s no reason that head coach Jon Cooper’s team won’t feel quite a bit of confidence once the playoffs get underway. The Lightning combine explosive offensive skills with Nikita Kucherov at the top of the […] The post Lightning’s nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
