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All the latest Habs news, recent Montreal Canadiens stories, as well as information from around the National Hockey League.



Habs News

  • The Canadiens may be slumping to end this long and taxing season, but their odds of finishing bottom five continue to improve.[NHL Draft Lottery]
  • Habs prospect Riley Kidney continues his scoring ways in the QMJHL playoffs, while Emil Heineman is dominating the AHL at the perfect time for the Laval Rocket. Check out the latest prospect report, including updates on Cayden Primeau and Adam Engstrom: [Habs Prospects]
  • Mike Matheson has emerged as a leader for Martin St-Louis. He’s also a key player when it comes to playing the brand of hockey St-Louis wants to see in Montreal. [Mike Matheson]

National Hockey Now News

  • Is the health of Boston Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron becoming a concern as the regular season winds down and the Stanley Cup Playoffs approach? [Boston Bruins]
  • The Pittsburgh Penguins honoured Kris Letang, who played his 1000th game in the NHL, all in Pittsburgh; entrenching himself in the lore of Penguins’ history forever. [Pittsburgh Penguins]
  • Goaltender Carter Hart deserves praise as the Philadelphia Flyers’ MVP this season. It had been an intriguing race with high-scoring Travis Konecny before the right winger was injured, limiting him to 52 games. [Philadelphia Flyers]
  • The Florida Panthers appeared to have played themselves out of the NHL playoff race on Monday night when they lost in Ottawa. But things just got interesting. [Florida Panthers]
  • Top Detroit Red Wings prospect Marco Kasper made his NHL debut against the Leafs; joining the young core of Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond and Simon Edvinsson for the first time ever. [Detroit Red Wings]
  • The Vegas Golden Knights have too many NHL forwards available right now, but it may come in handy come playoff time; as they look primed to make a solid run this season. [Vegas Golden Knights]
  • Colorado Avalanche youngster Alex Newhook has had trouble finding an identity on the team this season; despite many opportunities to play an offensive role with the club. Could he be dangled this summer for an established second-line centre? [Colorado Avalanche]