The Montreal Canadiens were in every single one of the first four games. They could have won them all. However, instead of being even in the series or leading, they faced elimination in game five in Washington. They felt they deserved better, but hockey has a lot of puck luck and the Canadiens couldn’t find … Read more
Game 82. The entire season came down to one single game. The Montreal Canadiens would call their season a complete success well beyond their hopes of being in the mix, or they would view the final moments as a discouragingly lost opportunity. All that stood in their way was the Carolina Hurricanes. Montreal needed to … Read more
It had a chance to be a historic night. The Montreal Canadiens could make the playoffs for the first time since 2021 in a contest that welcomed the most highly-touted prospect to wear the CH this century. It was the debut of the consensus best player to not be in the NHL, Ivan Demidov. If … Read more
The Montreal Canadiens had two targets to hit at the end of the season, and both of them, no one could have seen coming at the beginning of the season. The Canadiens were in last place in November, but with a win over Ottawa, not only could the Canadiens have wrapped up a playoff spot, … Read more
The Montreal Canadiens were dead last in the entire National Hockey League in November. With a win over the Detroit Red Wings at the Bell Centre Tuesday night, they would have a 96-per cent chance of making the playoffs. However, for the Red Wings, this contest was their season. Montreal’s task was to match their … Read more
The Montreal Canadiens have moved into a strong lead for the final playoff spot as the season nears its conclusion. It’s a six point lead for the Canadiens over the New York Rangers after a win in Nashville. Montreal was exhausted in playing a back-to-back but they managed a 2-1 win. Wilde Horses The Canadiens … Read more
It’s four straight wins for the Montreal Canadiens as they make an impressive push toward a playoff spot. The Canadiens needed three straight goals in the third period to narrowly defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2. Montreal is now four points ahead of the New York Rangers for the final wild card spot. Wilde Horses This … Read more
With two straight wins over the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, the final 10-game segment of the schedule has started well for the Montreal Canadiens. Montreal has the advantage in the final stretch, but that can change in a hurry with losses instead of wins. The Boston Bruins are one of the coldest clubs … Read more
With nine games to play and six at home, the Montreal Canadiens have the advantage for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The opportunity is in front of them, but they have to keep executing. A full four-game season sweep would be a bit of a miracle against the defending Stanley Cup champions … Read more
Despite two losses where the Montreal Canadiens played poorly, they remained in position for the final playoff spot on Friday night heading into their contest in Raleigh, N.C. The Hurricanes dominate Montreal usually and they did again, posting a 4-1 win. Wilde Horses There’s almost nothing to praise for Montreal in this one. They had … Read more