Predictions for the first-round matchup between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning.

In today’s links, the members of the second line are ready to support, Slafkovský prepares to battle, the goaltending matchup, St-Louis happy with team’s energy, Saturday’s results, and contract news.

The Montreal Canadiens secured their playoff spot relatively early this season after needing a win in the final game in 2024-25 to punch their ticket. They separated themselves from the wild-card pack ...

Montreal Victoire secure a historic overtime win over Boston Fleet, clinch home-ice advantage, and set multiple PWHL milestones in front of a sold-out crowd.

In today’s links, Dobeš prepares for second post-season, Suzuki becomes a father, Caufield envisions even more goals, Habs part of two best rivalries, and more on management changes around the league.

Montreal won the season series versus the Lightning, going 2-1-1 to claim five points versus Tampa Bay’s 2-2-0 record worth four. The two teams finished the season tied with 106 points. The Lightning ...

Apr 14, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Porter Martone (94) scores a goal past MontrŽal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes (75) during the first period at Xfinity ...

In today’s links, the Canadiens prepare for the Tampa Bay Lightning, looking at the playoff matchups that are already set, and the Toronto Maple Leafs try to make sense of their state.

In today’s links, Gallagher proud of his final game of the season, the Habs chances against the Lightning, “free” watch-party tickets no longer free, Ovi gets fan love, and MacKinnon can smile.

Caufield flies down the wing and puts a shot in the 13-hole. It’s such a precise shot that it goes over Ersson’s shoulder, but inside his jersey. There’s a delay as the entire Flyers contingent ...

From the opening faceoff, the Blue Jackets were the harder-working team, and easily took the two points in Montreal’s final regular-season home game.

In today’s links, the Canadiens prepare for the postseason, the Victoire must still cope without their captain, and the NHL average save percentage hits a 30-year low.