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Violent brawl in Canadiens-Capitals playoff game spills into Washington bench

This fight may have swung the series.

Drew Bishop

What channel is Canadiens vs. Capitals on today?

Here is a complete guide to watching Game 3 of the Canadiens vs. Capitals series, including the start time, TV channel and live stream information.

Jared Greenspan

What channel is Canadiens vs. Capitals on today? Time, TV channel, live streams

Here's what you need to know about Game 2 of the Canadiens vs. Capitals opening-round playoff series, including puck-drop time, TV schedule and live-streaming details for this clash of Stanley Cup contenders.

Sloan Piva

Canadiens playoff tickets 2025: Costs, seats, schedule

Here's your guide to the best and cheapest Canadiens tickets in the 2025 NHL Playoffs.

Sloan Piva

What channel is Canadiens vs. Capitals on today? Time, TV channel, streams

Here is a complete guide to watching Game 1 of the Canadiens vs. Capitals series, including the start time, TV channel and live stream information.

Jared Greenspan

How to listen to Canadiens NHL playoff game

Here is a complete guide to listening to the radio broadcast for every Canadiens playoff game in 2025.

Chirag Radhyan

Canadiens linked to potential deal for Maple Leafs' $77 million veteran

The Montreal Canadiens would love to add the Toronto Maple Leafs veteran.

Jon Conahan

How to watch Canadiens vs. Blackhawks today

The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch Canadiens vs. Blackhawks.

Chirag Radhyan

Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov makes unique NHL move, gets confirmation on playoff eligibility

The 2024 No. 5 pick is coming to the NHL.

Billy Heyen

How much are tickets to see Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens?

Will history be made in Washington, D.C.? Here's everything to know about tickets, parking and more for the Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens hockey game.

Daniel Yanofsky

How to watch Canadiens vs. Canucks today

Channel, time, schedule, live stream for Monday Night Hockey.

Jared Greenspan

How to watch Canadiens vs. Ducks today

The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch Canadiens vs. Ducks.

Brendan OSullivan

How to watch Oilers vs. Canadiens today

Channel, time, schedule, live stream for Monday Night Hockey.

Jared Greenspan

Where to watch Canadiens vs. Penguins today

Channel, time, schedule, live stream for Monday Night Hockey

Jared Greenspan

Montreal Canadiens tickets: Best prices, matchups for 2024-25 NHL season

The Sporting News has everything you need to know about Montreal Canadiens tickets for the 2024-25 NHL season, including best prices, seating maps, full team schedule, and more.

Sloan Piva

Why Arber Xhekaj sported NSFW suit ahead of Canadiens-Bruins clash

Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj captivated audiences before even stepping onto the ice on Thursday night. The reason? His eye-catching suit.

David Suggs

How to listen to 2024 Montreal Canadiens NHL games on the radio

Here is everything you need to know in order to listen to Montreal Canadiens hockey games on the radio this season.

Chirag Radhyan

What channel is Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs on today?

The two Canadian rivals kick off their respective seasons with a matchup in Toronto.

Bryan Murphy

Canadiens draft picks 2023: When does Montreal pick?

Just two years after the Canadiens made the Stanley Cup Final, Montreal is sitting in the middle of a rebuild and need to kickstart it to get back into contention. Enter the 2023 NHL Draft.

Joe Rivera

Carey Price forgets David Reinbacher's name in announcing Canadiens' first pick of '23 NHL Draft

Carey Price just couldn't get David Reinbacher's name out on draft night. It was the end to a sometimes-odd draft journey for the Austrian.

Kevin Skiver

Is Ryan O'Reilly playing tonight for the Maple Leafs?

O'Reilly was traded Friday night from St. Louis to Toronto.

Bryan Murphy

Canadiens' rookie receives suspension for boarding Red Wings' Matt Luff

Slafkovsky was given a five-minute major and a game misconduct for the hit after boarding Matt Luff.

Bryan Murphy

Carey Price top five NHL career moments

The Sporting News takes a look at Carey Price's career highlights.

Bryan Murphy

Canadiens goaltender Carey Price does not 'have a plan to retire right at this moment'

Price discussed his future with the Montreal media on Monday.

Bryan Murphy

How to watch Carey Price press conference

The Canadiens goaltender is expected to meet with the media on Monday around noon.

Bryan Murphy

Brendan Gallagher believes Carey Price should have a statue in front of Bell Centre

Price is still recovering from knee injuries and may not play in another NHL game.

Bryan Murphy

Josh Anderson's late goal lifts the Canadiens to season-opening win over Maple Leafs

The Sporting News provided live updates and highlights as Montreal and Toronto battled at Bell Centre on opening night for both clubs.

Bryan Murphy

Is Maple Leafs captain John Tavares playing vs. Canadiens? Latest updates on injured center

Tavares suffered an oblique strain during the preseason that was supposed to keep him out the first week of regular-season games.

Bryan Murphy

Why the Canadiens should — and shouldn't — trade for Jets forward Pierre-Luc Dubois

The disgruntled Jets forward has already told the Jets he won't sign a long-term extension.

Bryan Murphy

Who did the Canadiens pick in the 2022 NHL Draft?

The Canadiens own the most picks out of any team in the 2022 NHL Draft.

Bryan Murphy

Did Shane Wright stare down the Canadiens' draft table? Glare from newest Seattle Kraken after snub sparks questions

Shane Wright certainly seems excited to be with the Kraken, but he's entering the league with a chip on his shoulder.

Kevin Skiver

Kirby Dach trade details: Canadiens swap picks with Blackhawks and Islanders, trade Alexander Romanov for former No. 3 overall pick

The Habs wanted Kirby Dach for weeks. They had to make an extra move to land him.

David Suggs

Who is Juraj Slafkovsky? Canadiens shock hockey world, take 18-year-old Slovakian star first overall in 2022 NHL Draft

Juraj Slafkovsky was taken over center Shane Wright in a surprising choice.

Kevin Skiver

Complete list of every No. 1 overall pick in NHL Draft history: Who will the Canadiens add?

The Montreal Canadiens will have someone joining elite company come the NHL Draft Thursday.

Kevin Skiver

Why did the Golden Knights trade for Canadiens' Shea Weber? Vegas gets cap flexibility with deal

Sporting News breaks down the trade that sent Shea Weber from Montreal to Vegas for Evgenii Dadonov.

David Suggs

Canadiens 2022 offseason outlook entering this summer

Montreal finished a disappointing 2021-22 NHL season in last place in the Eastern Conference.

Bryan Murphy

NHL world reacts to the death of Guy Lafleur, a 5-time Stanley Cup champion and Canadiens great

The former Canadiens forward died at the age of 70 after a battle with lung cancer.

Bryan Murphy

Carey Price return: A timeline of events for the Canadiens goaltender as he makes his season debut Friday

The Montreal goaltender has been out all season rehabbing a knee injury.

Bryan Murphy

Who is playing on 'Hockey Night in Canada' tonight? Time, matchups for CBC games Saturday night

"Hockey Night in Canada" features the Maple Leafs, Canadiens and Oilers in action Saturday.

Bryan Murphy

Brendan Gallagher calls out Tim Stutzle with accusation of faking injury: 'It's embarrassing'

Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher had some choice words for Senators forward Tim Stutzle after Ottawa's 6-3 in win on Tuesday.

Bryan Murphy

Justin Bieber booed by Montreal crowd for making fun of Canadiens, praising Maple Leafs

A Montreal crowd let Maple Leafs fan and pop star Justin Bieber hear it at a recent concert after he started poking fun at the Canadiens.

Bryan Murphy

How the Canadiens' hiring of Martin St. Louis has impacted Cole Caufield

Cole Caufield's season with the Montreal Canadiens has taken a positive turn since the hiring of Martin St. Louis.

Bryan Murphy

Ben Chiarot trade rumors: 5 trade destinations for the Canadiens defenseman

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Ben Chiarot has been heavily involved in trade rumors and could be on the move by the NHL trade deadline.

Bryan Murphy

Canadiens shake up front office 5 months after SCF run

The Canadiens have fired GM Marc Bergevin, among other members of their front office. Here's what went into the team's decision less than a year after a Stanley Cup Final appearance.

Jacob Camenker

Carey Price opens up about substance abuse, Canadiens absence: ‘A dark place’

Price opened up on Instagram regarding his leave from the Canadiens.

Dani Mohr

Four NHL coaches on the hot seat

The season is creeping closer to the one-month mark, which is prime firing season, and already one coach has been handed a pink slip.

Jackie Spiegel

When will Carey Price play again? Canadiens goaltender returns to team on Monday

Price has spent the last month in the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program.

Jackie Spiegel

Hurricanes vs. Canadiens

Two teams that have some underlying threads will hit the ice in Montreal.

Jackie Spiegel

Hurricanes vs. Canadiens: Explaining how Sebastian Aho, Jesperi Kotkaniemi offer sheets created animosity between NHL teams

On this edition of, "As the Canadiens and Hurricanes Worlds Turn" ...

Jackie Spiegel

Rangers' Alexis Lafreniére scores game-winning goal against hometown Canadiens

New York earned its first win on Saturday.

Jackie Spiegel

What channel is Battle of Alberta on today?

The Flames and Oilers rivalry renews on "Hockey Night in Canada" on Saturday.

Jackie Spiegel

Tatar motivated to prove Canadiens made a 'mistake'

The Devils begin their season Oct. 15 agains the Blackhawks.

Jackie Spiegel

Maple Leafs win opener vs. Canadiens

Sporting News had all the action as the puck dropped on the 2021-22 NHL season for two Original Six franchises.

Jackie Spiegel

When will a Canadian team win the Stanley Cup?

The 2021-22 NHL season is here and Sporting News looks into the future to make predictions.

Jackie Spiegel

What channel is Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs today?

The Canadiens and Maple Leafs begin their 2021-22 seasons on Wednesday.

Jackie Spiegel

Carey Price enters NHL/NHLPA player assistance program: What it means for the Canadiens goalie

Price is expected to be away from the team for at least 30 days.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL awards 2021-22: Odds, predictions for Calder

The 2021-22 NHL season is here and Sporting News looks into the future to make predictions.

Jackie Spiegel

Hurricanes' offer sheet to Canadiens' Jesperi Kotkaniemi: Enjoy the pettiness

It's fair to say the Hurricanes have not forgotten the Habs' 2019 offer sheet to Sebastian Aho.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL Draft 2021: Canadiens select admitted sex offender Logan Mailloux in first round

Montreal said it will "accompany" the 18-year-old defenseman on his "journey."

Tom Gatto

Canadiens' Shea Weber reportedly to be left unprotected in expansion draft, miss 2021-22 season

Weber has had lingering foot and ankle issues since the 2017-18 season.

Jackie Spiegel

Alex Killorn injury update: Lightning forward reveals broken leg kept him out of Stanley Cup Final

Tampa Bay's five-tool player had been out since getting injured in the second period of Game 1 of the Final.

Jackie Spiegel

Lightning win the Stanley Cup

Sporting News had all the action as Tampa Bay won its second straight Stanley Cup.

Jackie Spiegel

Lightning, Canadiens headed toward Tropical Storm Elsa in Tampa

Elsa is scheduled to make landfall in Tampa Bay on Wednesday morning. Game 5 is scheduled for that night.

Jackie Spiegel

Canadiens win Game 4

Sporting News had all the action as Montreal sent the series back to Tampa Bay.

Jackie Spiegel

How to watch Lightning vs. Canadiens

The grand finale of the 2021 NHL season begins Monday, June 28.

Jackie Spiegel

Canadiens' Jesperi Kotkaniemi a healthy scratch for Stanley Cup Game 4

The 20-year-old will be watching Game 4 from the press box.

Jackie Spiegel

Tampa mayor: Lightning should let Canadiens 'win one' to clinch Stanley Cup at home

The Lightning are one win away from sweeping the Canadiens out of the Stanley Cup Final.

Edward Sutelan

Why Canadiens' Cole Caufield can be America's next star

The rookie winger has the skill, competitiveness and experience to become a fixture with the national team.

Jackie Spiegel

Lightning one win away

Sporting News had all the action as the Lightning won Game 3.

Jackie Spiegel

Where is Dominique Ducharme? Canadiens coach back for Stanley Cup Final Game 3

The Canadiens' bench boss missed the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final.

Jackie Spiegel

Lightning vs. Canadiens: Tampa Bay goes up 2-0

Sporting News had all the action as the Lightning won Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Jackie Spiegel

Lightning's Blake Coleman scores spectacular diving goal in Game 2 vs. Canadiens

The Tampa Bay forward gave his team a lead after 40 minutes with one of the best effort plays you'll ever see.

Tom Gatto

What channel is Canadiens vs. Lightning on today? Game 2 time, TV schedule for 2021 Stanley Cup Final

Sporting News has you covered on how to watch Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Canadiens and Lightning on Wednesday.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Canadiens' Gallagher bloodies head vs. Lightning

The Lightning bullied Montreal for pretty much the entirety of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, including a scuffle that bloodied Gallagher's head.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Lightning take Game 1

Sporting News had all the action as the defending champs and the NHL's most-storied franchise began their showdown for Lord Stanley's Cup.

Jackie Spiegel

Conn Smythe power rankings 2021

Who's the favorite to be named this year's Stanley Cup playoff MVP? Sporting News ranks the top six candidates entering the final.

Jackie Spiegel

What channel is Canadiens vs. Lightning on today? Game 1 time, TV schedule for 2021 Stanley Cup Final

The Lightning and Canadiens are getting ready to square off in Game 1 of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the contest.

Jacob Camenker

NHL playoff schedule 2021: Semifinals

Here's everything to know about watching the 2021 NHL playoffs third round, including a complete TV schedule updated with start times and channels for every series.

Jackie Spiegel

Canadiens fans outside Bell Centre force lockdown inside with violent celebration

The area outside the arena was deemed too dangerous for spectators to enter.

Tom Gatto

Canadiens ready for next step in 2021 journey: Franchise's first Stanley Cup Final since '93

For the first time since 1993, the Canadiens are headed to the Stanley Cup Final.

Jackie Spiegel

Cole Caufield continues red-hot play with goal in Canadiens' Game 6 overtime win

The diminutive winger has already won a World Juniors gold medal and the Hobey Baker Award in 2021. Now he's looking to add a little silver as Montreal heads to the Stanley Cup Final.

Jackie Spiegel

Fleury's misplay gives Canadiens life vs. Golden Knights in Game 3

The Golden Knights goaltender mishandled the puck and handed Montreal a game-tying goal late in the third period.

Tom Gatto

Canadiens coach Dominique Ducharme receives support after being sidelined

The Canadiens are going to be without interim coach Dominique Ducharme indefinitely.

Jacob Camenker

Canadiens defenseman Jeff Petry returns despite nasty-looking eye condition

The blueliner missed the last two games after getting injured in Game 3 of the second round against the Jets.

Jackie Spiegel

Breaking down Golden Knights vs. Canadiens

Everything you need to know about the Vegas Golden Knights and Montreal Canadiens before their 2021 Stanley Cup semifinal series.

Jackie Spiegel

Toronto's CN Tower lit up in Canadiens colors and Twitter was not pleased

The wounds are still fresh for Maple Leafs' fans.

Jackie Spiegel

Mark Scheifele claims family has faced bullying

Scheifele can handle the four-game suspension from the NHL, but doesn't understand the bullying his family has suffered.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Jets' Mark Scheifele suspended four games for charging: Explaining the NHL's decision

The Canadiens' Jake Evans is out indefinitely with a concussion following the play.

Jackie Spiegel

Jets' Nikolaj Ehlers explains why he shielded Canadiens' Jake Evans from scrum after hit

After Mark Schiefele's dirty hit on Jake Evans in the Jets vs. Canadiens game, Winnipeg's Nikolaj Ehlers made sure to protect Evans. Here's why he did that, in his own words.

Jacob Camenker

Canadiens, Jets react to Scheifele's brutal hit on Evans

The Canadiens forward gave a thumbs up as he was being taken off the ice.

Jackie Spiegel

Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs: Live blog

It'll be Montreal vs. Winnipeg in the second round.

Jackie Spiegel

What channel is Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens on today? Time, TV schedule for Game 7 of NHL playoff series

How can you watch the Maple Leafs and Canadiens square off in a critical Game 7 for the right to play the Jets? Sporting News has you covered with all the details about tonight's game.

Jacob Camenker

Leafs-Canadiens: Kotkaniemi scores in OT, sends series to Game 7

It'll come down to one game on Monday. Oh, baby, Game 7 is coming.

Jackie Spiegel

Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs: Montreal forces Game 6

After seeing their 3-0 lead evaporate, the Canadiens win in overtime and send the series to a Game 6 on Saturday.

Jackie Spiegel

Canadiens vs. Leafs Game 6 ticket prices range in the thousands

The Stanley Cup playoff game will be the first with fans in Canada since before the pandemic. Bell Centre will host up to 2,500 spectators.

Tom Gatto

Foligno out vs. Canadiens

Toronto was without the centerman in Games 3 and 4 and will now be without him in Game 5, too.

Jackie Spiegel

Sun ripped for 'insensitive' cover

The Toronto Sun released an "extraordinarily insensitive" cover featuring a clearly concussed Tavares.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Leafs' Nick Foligno explains why he fought Canadiens' Corey Perry after John Tavares injury

Nick Foligno fought Corey Perry after an accidental knee from Perry left Leafs captain John Tavares injured in Thursday night's Leafs vs. Canadiens game.

Jacob Camenker

John Tavares injury update: Maple Leafs captain recovering after being kneed in head

The accidental contact from Corey Perry left Tavares unable to move properly.

Tom Gatto

After John Tavares is injured, Nick Foligno fights Corey Perry; Twitter asks why

The Leafs captain was stretchered off.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoffs bracket 2021: North Division series predictions, odds, breakdowns, Stanley Cup predictions

Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens. Oilers vs. Jets. Who will advance? Sporting News breaks down the first-round matchups.

Jackie Spiegel

Cole Caufield makes NHL debut in Canadiens' playoff-impacting win vs. Flames

Drafted 15th overall in 2019, Caufield made his highly-anticipated debut Monday night.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL 2021 midseason power rankings: Oilers lead Canada's seven teams

The NHL season's midpoint has arrived and while some things have occurred as expected, the unexpected has also happened.

Jackie Spiegel

Canadiens GM Bergevin talks Julien firing, says team needed 'new voice'

Rehired as the Canadiens' bench boss during the 2016-17 season, Claude Julien was fired Wednesday.

Jackie Spiegel

Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher on disallowed goal vs. Senators: 'I’m knocked on my ass. I have time to reset.'

Montreal has now lost three straight.

Jackie Spiegel

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews is a goal-scoring, point-getting machine

Matthews added two more goals to his 2021 total on Saturday night.

Jackie Spiegel

Who plays on Hockey Day in Canada today?

Three games are on the slate for the 2021 edition of Hockey Day in Canada. Here's what you need to know, including game times and TV channel information.

Jackie Spiegel

Maple Leafs beat Canadiens

Wednesday night's NHL schedule featured a battle of the top two teams in the North Division.

Jackie Spiegel

Tom Brady has seven — these NHL players have more

Move over Tom Brady, there's a few NHL guys with more Stanley Cup rings than you have Super Bowl ones.

Jackie Spiegel

Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs results: Toronto starts 2021 NHL season with resilient OT win

The North Division kicked off with an Original Six matchup.

Jackie Spiegel

Flyers' Carter Hart caps first playoff series win with 'special' moment

Philadelphia's 22-year-old goalie does it against the player he looked up to as a youngster.

Tom Gatto

Flyers coach Alain Vigneault expertly jaws at Brendan Gallagher with callback to 2014 series

Vigneault dealt a little karma toward Gallagher, whose jaw is broken, for a comment he made back the 2014 Eastern Conference finals between the Canadiens and Rangers.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Brendan Gallagher injury update: Canadiens forward out with broken jaw

The feisty winger will miss the remainder of the series against the Flyers following surgery. Philly's Matt Niskanen was suspended one game for his role.

Jackie Spiegel

Canadiens stay alive

The Canadiens win Game 5; they will look to force a Game 7 when they play Game 6 on Friday.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL bubble, explained: A guide to the hub city rules, teams & schedule

The NHL 2019-20 season resumes with 24 teams competing for berths and seeding in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Teams will be isolated in two hub cities in Canada.

Tom Gatto

Canadiens coach Claude Julien rushed to hospital with chest pains

Julien, 60, is being kept under observation at the hospital.

Tadd Haislop

Despite loss, Carey Price's stick save leaves everyone in awe

The Montreal goalie made the save of the playoffs in the second period of Game 1 vs. Philadelphia.

Tom Gatto

Canadiens eliminate Penguins in four

Sporting News has all the highlights from Game 4 between the Canadiens and Penguins. See below the complete results from the NHL qualifying round.

Jackie Spiegel

Canadiens a game away from eliminating Penguins and everyone has lost their mind

Montreal entered the qualifying round as the 12th seed in the East.

Jackie Spiegel

Evaluating Edmonton, Toronto as likely NHL hub city hosts

Toronto and Edmonton reportedly are the frontrunners to be a "hub city" when the NHL postseason begins.

Sam Ficarro

Jarome Iginla, Kevin Lowe to enter Hockey Hall of Fame as members of 2020 class

The former Flames captain and the former Oilers star defensemen are tentatively scheduled to be enshrined in Toronto in mid-November.

Tom Gatto

NHL Player Gaming Challenge: Schedule, entry list, how to watch

All 31 teams, along with NHL Seattle, will be represented in a four-week tournament of "NHL 20" starting April 30.

Sam Ficarro

Power ranking all 31 NHL goal songs

Every goal song is accompanied by excitement, but some are much more iconic than others.

Sam Jarden

Shea Weber excited about 24-team playoff: 'It gives us a chance to keep playing'

If proposed changes to the postseason format are approved, then the Montreal Canadiens would qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since the 2016-17 season.

Sam Ficarro

NHLPA Open: Participants, how to stream 'Fortnite' tournament

Sixty-five players will participate in a "Fortnite" tournament for a $200,000 charity prize pool

Sam Ficarro

How would Canadian NHL teams fare in proposed 24-team format?

The league is reportedly closing in on a plan to finish the season with 24 teams.

Sam Jarden

Former Oilers forward Hemsky retires

The Czech winger spent 15 years in the NHL, playing more than 800 games.

Sam Jarden

Which AHL players could join Canadian NHL 'taxi squads'?

A number of AHL prospects could join their NHL teams if the postseason takes place.

Sam Jarden

Dubnyk, Danault against 'hub cities' proposal

The NHL is reportedly considering 11 to 14 locations to stage games if season resumes.

Sam Ficarro

Canadiens sign prospect Alexander Romanov

The Canadiens signed their 2018 draft pick to a three-year entry-level contract.

Jackie Spiegel

Laraque battling coronavirus

The former NHL player announced his diagnosis Thursday on social media.

Sam Jarden

Andrei Markov retires

The blueliner spent his entire 17-year NHL career in Montreal, playing 990 games for the team.

Sam Jarden

NHL and the coronavirus: Tracking teams' stances on paying employees

The NHL has begun to feel the economic impact from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Sam Jarden

NHL injury report 2019-20: Who could return if season resumes?

Some big names are slated to return if the season resumes.

Sam Ficarro

Cole Caufield staying at Wisconsin

Montreal's top prospect will be staying in college for another season.

Sam Ficarro

Which Canadian NHL teams are paying workers during stoppage?

With the season on pause, Canadian NHL organizations are being asked whether they are going to be paying part-time arena workers.

Sam Ficarro

Who plays on 'Hockey Night in Canada' tonight?

Four games are on the slate for March 7 on "Hockey Night in Canada." Here's what you need to know, including time and TV channel information.

Sam Ficarro

Henri Richard passes away at age 84

The former Montreal captain won 11 Stanley Cups throughout his legendary career.

Sam Jarden

Boychuk receives 90 stitches after taking skate to face

The New York defenseman immediately left the ice after being clipped in the face on Tuesday night.

Jackie Spiegel

Are Canadiens making the right choice by keeping Claude Julien?

Julien will be back as coach for Montreal next year despite yet another disappointing season.

Sam Jarden

Who plays on 'Hockey Night in Canada' tonight?

Four games are on the slate for Feb. 29 on "Hockey Night in Canada." Here's what you need to know, including time and TV channel information.

Sam Ficarro

NHL trade deadline: Flames, Maple Leafs among Canadian teams expected to make deals

It's been a busy window already, and teams could still make more moves before the deadline passes Monday at 3 p.m. ET.

Sam Jarden

Ilya Kovalchuk trade grade: Capitals add offensive weapon from Canadiens

The veteran joins the Capitals as they prepare for another run at the Stanley Cup.

Sam Jarden

Who plays on Hockey Night in Canada tonight? Time, TV channel and live stream for February 22

Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Vancouver all feature this weekend.

Sam Jarden

Ovechkin: No. 699

The legendary Capitals winger is now just one goal away from the 700 goals mark.

Sam Jarden

Shea Weber injury update: Montreal Canadiens defenseman practices, may play on Tuesday

Weber, 34, blocked a shot against the Devils on Feb. 4. He would play one more shift before ending his night without playing in the five-minute overtime.

Jace Mallory

Who plays on 'Hockey Night in Canada' tonight?

Four games are on the slate for Feb. 15 on Hockey Night in Canada. Here's what you need to know, including time and TV channel information.

Sam Ficarro

Pastrnak scores hat trick, claims NHL goals lead

Boston's 23-year-old star now has 41 goals on the season.

Rudi Schuller

Weber out 4-6 weeks with ankle injury

The Canadiens announced Wednesday that the defenseman will be out four to six weeks.

Rudi Schuller

What the Canadiens need at the trade deadline

The Montreal Canadiens find themselves in a tricky spot nearing the trade deadline — they can either go all-in or fold.

Jace Mallory

The 10 players most likely to be moved at NHL trade deadline

With the deadline two weeks away, the trade market is bubbling to life.

Lyle Richardson

Raptors set new Canadian record

With a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, Toronto extended its win streak to 15, surpassing the CFL's Calgary Stampeders for the longest win streak from a Canadian-based professional team (NBA/NHL/MLB/CFL).

Gilbert McGregor

Kovalchuk pumped after scoring OT winner

Kovalchuk, 36, netted a rebound in overtime to push the Canadiens past the Maple Leafs 2-1 on Hockey Day in Canada.

Jace Mallory

Who plays on 'Hockey Night in Canada' tonight? Time, TV channel and live stream in Canada for February 8

Four games are on the slate for Feb. 8 on Hockey Night in Canada. Here's what you need to know, including time and TV channel information.

Rudi Schuller

NHL teams that could weaponize their cap space

Montreal, Anaheim and other clubs may use the pressure-filled trade deadline to target contenders looking to free up cap space.

Lyle Richardson

Panthers believe Barkov's lower-body injury 'not serious'

Barkov left Saturday's 4-0 loss to the Montreal Canadiens in the second period with a lower-body injury.

Tommy McArdle

Buffalo Sabres fan unleashes wild tirade against franchise owner on radio show

Duane, a devoted Sabres fan, is fed up.

Tommy McArdle

Five forwards who could move by NHL trade deadline

The trade deadline is Feb. 24.

Tommy McArdle

NHL's list of sellers growing

The NHL's trade deadline is Feb. 24.

Lyle Richardson

Who plays on 'Hockey Night in Canada' tonight? Time, TV channel and live stream in Canada for January 11

Four games are on the slate for Jan. 11 on Hockey Night in Canada. Here's what you need to know, including time and TV channel information.

Rudi Schuller

Who plays on 'Hockey Night in Canada' tonight? Time, TV channel and live stream in Canada for January 4

Four games are on the slate for Jan. 4 on Hockey Night in Canada. Here's what you need to know, including time and TV channel information.

Rudi Schuller

Ilya Kovalchuk, Montreal Canadiens agree to one-year deal

Kovalchuk, 36, will play on a two-way deal with the Canadiens after having his contract terminated with Los Angeles.

Jace Mallory

Who plays on 'Hockey Night in Canada' tonight? Time, TV channel and live stream in Canada for December 28

Three matches are on the slate for Dec. 28 on Hockey Night in Canada. Here's what you need to know, including time and TV channel information.

Jace Mallory

Montreal Canadiens All-Decade Team for the 2010s

Countless players and coaches have moved through the Montreal Canadiens' locker room, but only six players and one coach can be named the best in the decade.

Sean Farrell

Longtime Montreal Canadiens defenseman Guy Lapointe diagnosed with oral cancer

Lapointe, 71, played 777 games with the Canadiens from 1968-82.

Jace Mallory

Jesperi Kotkaniemi injury update: Montreal Canadiens forward placed on injured reserve following scary fall on ice

The 19-year-old center was checked by Colorado Avalanche defenseman Nikita Zadorov in the first period of Montreal's game on Dec. 5.

Jace Mallory

Montreal Canadiens honor Saku Koivu, former team captains for team's 110th anniversary

Koivu and a number of other Habs alumni were on hand at the Bell Centre to celebrate 110 years of Montreal Canadiens hockey.

Tommy McArdle

David Backes injury update: Boston Bruins forward will return Sunday vs. Canadiens

The 35-year-old spent much of November off the ice following a scary collision with Ottawa's Scott Sabourin on Nov. 2.

Sammi Silber

Victor Mete leaves game after collision

Mete, 21, left during the second period of Saturday's matinee against the Flyers.

Jace Mallory

Who plays on 'Hockey Night in Canada' tonight? Time, TV channel, live stream in Canada for November 23

'Hockey Night in Canada' returns with four games on Saturday's slate.

Rudi Schuller

Power rankings: Good, bad and ugly from Canada's NHL teams so far

The seven Canadian franchises in the NHL split into three categories at the quarter mark of the season.

Jace Mallory

Namestnikov leaves game with lower-body injury

The 26-year-old hit the boards hard after a collision with Montreal's Cale Fleury.

Tommy McArdle

Carey Price scores winning goal for Columbus

It won't technically go down as a Price goal, but the netminder put the puck in his own net to give the Blue Jackets the go-ahead marker in a 5-2 loss Tuesday.

Rudi Schuller

Jonathan Drouin injury update: Montreal Canadiens forward out eight weeks following wrist surgery

Both Drouin and Paul Byron, who had knee surgery, are out.

Tommy McArdle

Hockey Hall of Fame 2019: Montreal Canadiens legend Guy Carbonneau finally gets call 19 years after hanging up skates

The Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony is Monday, Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. ET.

Sean Farrell

Five things we learned from Canadiens' OT loss to Devils

Cale Fleury scored his first NHL goal while Keith Kinkaid stopped 39 of 43 shots.

Sammi Silber

Who plays on 'Hockey Night in Canada' tonight? Time, TV channel, live stream in Canada for November 16

'Hockey Night in Canada' returns with four games on Saturday's slate.

Tommy McArdle

Who plays on 'Hockey Night in Canada' tonight? Time, TV channel, live stream in Canada for November 9

There are four games on the 'Hockey Night in Canada' schedule this Saturday.

Tommy McArdle

Montreal Canadiens honor Zdeno Chara at Bell Centre for NHL milestone

The 42-year-old blueliner hit 1,500 NHL games played when the Bruins took on the Canadiens on Tuesday.

Sammi Silber

Story of Montreal Canadiens fan eating a full tub of mayonnaise at game vs. Stars takes twist and we have even more questions

The Habs fan was splitting the tub of mayo with a fellow fan, who was dipping his fries in the condiment.

Sammi Silber

Three takeaways from Montreal Canadiens' 5-2 win over Toronto Maple Leafs

Jonathan Drouin scored two goals to lead Montreal to victory.

Tommy McArdle

Canadian NHL markets are seeing slump in early-season attendance

The last time a Canadian team reached the Stanley Cup Final was the Vancouver Canucks in 2011

Lyle Richardson

Montreal Canadiens erase slow start, strike twice in 16 seconds vs. Minnesota Wild

Tomas Tatar and Phillip Danault tallied in the first three minutes of the second period after the team failed to score and was outshot 19-7 in the opening frame.

Sammi Silber

NHL free agency tracker 2019: Full list of signings, best available players

It's that time of year again, when NHL players and GMs shuffle the deck to try to find their best fits. Where will the top unrestricted and restricted free agents go?

Jackie Spiegel

Brendan Gallagher scores easiest goal of his career

The Montreal Canadians forward scored just six seconds into the second period of his team's 5-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday.

Rudi Schuller

Minnesota Wild’s Devan Dubnyk lends goalie mask to young Canadiens fan

The season has been atrocious for the Wild and Dubnyk, but this moment was special.

Jackie Spiegel

Montreal Canadiens rookie Nick Suzuki scores first career goal

The 20-year-old forward took advantage of an errant deflection against the Minnesota Wild for his first career tally.

Tommy McArdle

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Victor Mete's long wait for first goal is over

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Victor Mete finally scored his first NHL goal Thursday against the Minnesota Wild.

Jace Mallory

Who plays on 'Hockey Night in Canada' tonight? Time, TV channel, live stream in Canada for October 12

As usual, Saturday night means a Canadian-heavy schedule in the NHL. Here is all you need to know about the second week of action on Hockey Night in Canada, including who's playing, the start time and TV channel.

Rudi Schuller

Toronto Maple Leafs' Kasperi Kapanen throws stick, gets mocked by Canadiens' Max Domi

Kapanen, 23, violated a rule that allowed the referee to automatically grant the Montreal Canadiens a penalty shot.

Tommy McArdle

Hurricanes bring back 'Surge' for new season

After claiming victory in its opener, the team brought back the "Storm Surge" celebration for another season.

Rudi Schuller

NHL 2019-20 season: Key dates

The 2019-20 NHL season is finally upon us. Here are the games that you can't miss this year.

Rudi Schuller

NHL free agency 2019: Recapping what all seven Canadian teams did this offseason

Canada's seven NHL teams entered the offseason under widely different circumstances with distinctive goals. Here's a look at what they've done.

Matt Hornick

Rise and fall of Karl Alzner: What happened to the Canadiens defenseman?

The 31-year-old, who signed a five-year, $25.125 million contract with Montreal in the 2017 offseason, was placed on waivers by the club on Thursday.

Sammi Silber

Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur undergoes successful heart surgery

Lafleur, 68, registered 1,353 points in 1,126 games during his 17-year NHL career.

Sammi Silber

Canadiens offseason grade 2019: Montreal went big but left empty-handed

The Montreal Canadiens were bypassed by the Columbus Blue Jackets for a playoff spot last season but have they improved enough to take them to the next level?

Jace Mallory

NHL free agency 2019: Jordan Binnington, Danton Heinen, Jacob Trouba among 40 to file for salary arbitration

Twenty teams had at least one player file for arbitration. Two teams may have up to four contracts to negotiate.

Matt Hornick

Canadiens face questions over Phillip Danault's role heading into 2019-20

The 26-year-old posted a career-high 53 points last season, mainly playing on the first line with Tomas Tatar and Brendan Gallagher.

Sammi Silber

Canadiens have a diamond in the rough in Riley Barber

The 25-year-old has just three games of NHL experience under his belt, but is looking to potentially make the full-time jump after a long tenure in Washington.

Sammi Silber

NHL free agency 2019: Canadiens, Artturi Lehkonen agree to two-year contract

The three-year veteran posted career-highs in points and assists in the 2018-19 season.

Matt Hornick

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