Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price makes the save on Edmonton Oilers centre Ryan Nugent-Hopkins as defenceman Shea Weber defends during second period NHL hockey action in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday March 12, 2017. Montreal Canadiens left wing Max Pacioretty and Edmonton Oilers defenseman Adam Larsson battle for the puck during first-period NHL hockey game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, March 12, 2017.
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A Hockey City: Getting Serious
The Habs are desperate to bank every point on the line from here on in. It doesn’t help to have important guys out of the lineup, though I’m sure they’re doing everything they can to get back in as quickly as possible… Word from the NHL is that they still see no reason to allow their players to participate in the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Ouellette says CWHL final a boost for women’s hockey, except lack of French TV
Caroline Ouellette took a dig at Quebec’s francophone media Wednesday while celebrating the Montreal Canadiennes victory in the Canadian Women’s Hockey League final. The veteran forward wondered why the final on Sunday in Ottawa, which drew a record audience for the CWHL on English television, was not broadcast by any French-language network.
P.K. Subban makes emotional return to Montreal, but Canadiens use…
After Thursday’s morning skate at the Bell Centre, Jason Aldean’s country-music hit Tattoos on This Town was playing in the Nashville Predators locker-room. It has been eight months since Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin traded Subban to Nashville in exchange for Shea Weber, but the Montreal love affair with P.K. lives on.
P.K. Subban expects ‘fun atmosphere’ in Montreal return
The Nashville Predators star received a medal from the governor general of Canada for his charity work and then met the media Wednesday at a packed news conference at the Bell Centre. “It’s a privilege to play in the NHL and it’s a privilege to be a player who is traded out of Montreal and still have this type of support,” Subban said.
Canadiens acquire two-time Stanley Cup winner King from Los Angeles
The Montreal Canadiens have acquired forward Dwight King from the Los Angeles Kings for a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2018 NHL draft. King provides the Canadiens a dependable checking-line forward who helped the Kings win Stanley Cups in 2012 and 2014.
Canadiens Julien happy to coach his 1,000 games where his career started
Claude Julien joined the Montreal Canadiens just in time to reach a major milestone by coaching his 1,000th career NHL game. The 14-year veteran was set to hit the milestone when the Canadiens hosted to the New York Islanders on Thursday night, only three games after he was brought back for a second stint in Montreal last week after spending 10 years behind the Boston Bruins bench.
Carey Price Ties for 3rd-Most Victories in Habs History
Montreal Canadiens netminder Carey Price tied Ken Dryden for the third-most victories in franchise history with the team’s 3-2 win over the New York Rangers on Tuesday, per Sportsnet Stats . it doesn’t take anything away from his accomplishment.
Canadiens players feel positive vibe from new coach Claude Julien
Carey Price says it feels like a brand new season is starting for the Montreal Canadiens with Claude Julien now at the helm. Julien ran his first practice with his new team on Friday, three days after replacing Michel Therrien as Montreal’s head coach.
Hockey Santa, please let the Canadiens face the Bruins in the first round of playoffs
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Rask gets shutout; interim Cassidy 3-0 after Bruins’ 4-0 win
Boston Bruins’ Riley Nash and Montreal Canadiens’ Phillip Danault battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017. Boston Bruins’ Riley Nash and Montreal Canadiens’ Phillip Danault battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017.
Berglund gets hat trick, lifts Blues over Canadiens 4-2
St. Louis Blues center Patrik Berglund celebrates with defenseman Alex Pietrangelo after scoring against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Montreal. less St. Louis Blues center Patrik Berglund celebrates with defenseman Alex Pietrangelo after scoring against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, … more St. Louis Blues center Patrik Berglund celebrates his goal against Montreal Canadiens goalie Al Montoya with Jay Bouwmeester , Alex Pietrangelo and Dmitrij Jaskin during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Montreal.
Draisaitl, Oilers beat Canadiens 1-0 in shootout
Leon Draisaitl scored the only goal in a shootout, and the Edmonton Oilers stopped a three-game slide with a 1-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday. Cam Talbot had 22 saves as Edmonton salvaged the finale of a three-game trip that included only one regulation goal for the Oilers.
Read ends drought, lifts Flyers to 3-1 win over Canadiens
Read netted the tiebreaking goal early in the third period to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 3-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night. Claude Giroux also scored and Sean Couturier had an empty-netter in the final seconds for the Flyers, who opened a five-game homestand – their longest of the season – by winning their fourth in the last five.
Les Canadiennes fail to complete sweep, struck by Thunder
After an five goal performance in Saturday’s win in Brampton, Les Canadiennes were kept at bay in a 4-2 loss against the Thunder on Sunday at the Brampton Memorial Arena. With only six shots apiece after the first 20 minutes, the first period was a quiet one.
Chris Terry added to AHL All-Star game
The AHL added some last minute additions to the All-Star Classic, including St. John’s IceCaps forward Chris Terry. Terry leads the team in points with 12 goals and 20 assists in 26 games.
Kid Kesler steals the show at the NHL All-Star Skills Competition
Ryker Kesler, son of Anaheim Ducks’ Ryan Kesler high five players after scoring past Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price in the shootout during the Skills Competition at the Staples Center on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017 in Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES >> Ryker Kesler skated directly at Carey Price in the NHL Shootout, the final event of the six-event Skills Competition on Saturday at Staples Center.
Wednesday Habs Headlines: Don’t worry about Carey Price
Carey Price’s below-Carey numbers have certainly been the talk of the town of late, but positives can be taken away from the fact that the team is performing relatively well throughout his slump, and the Canadiens have the opportunity to prove their more than just their star goaltender. [ TSN 690 ] If Montreal has serious interest in Martin Hanzal, the Arizona Coyotes have reportedly asked for a return that consists of Michael McCarron, a first round and conditional pick.
Calgary coach Gulutzan: ‘We were pathetic’ after Flames’ 5-1 loss to Canadiens
The Flames were the second-best team for much of the night as the Canadiens came away with a 5-1 victory to extend Calgary’s losing skid to four games. A frustrated Gulutzan did not hesitate to criticize his players after the game.
Galchenyuk reinjures knee, wona t play Tuesday night against Calgary Flames.
Centre Alex Galchenyuk has reinjured his knee and will miss the Montreal Canadiens’ game Tuesday night against the Calgary Flames. Galchenyuk, who centres Montreal’s first line, was in his fifth game back after missing 18 games with a knee injury.
Sunday Habs Headlines: Michel Therrien praises Carey Price
Great saves on both sides. Carey allowed us to get a point, at least.” Only two scouts attending Saturday night’s game between the Habs and the Sabres, including Pierre Gauthier who attends most games.
Saint-Denis Street soapbox car derby puts icons on wheels
Orange cones were among the many icons of Montreal and Quebec culture to figure among the soapbox car designs. The traffic cone-inspired soapbox cars were featured in a race organized as part of Montreal’s 375th anniversary celebrations.
Danault, Lehkonen each score twice as Canadiens top Jets 7-4
Montreal Canadiens’ Brian Flynn , Torrey Mitchell and Sven Andrighetto celebrate after Flynn scored on Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017 in Winnipeg, Ontario. Montreal Canadiens’ Brian Flynn scores on Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck as Canadiens’ Torrey Mitchell looks on and Jets’ Shawn Matthias defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017 in Winnipeg, Ontario.
Boudreau tests his vets, team by giving them Wednesday off
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Predators Subban dealing with new injury, feels better daily
P.K. Subban is dealing with something he’s never had before but is seeing daily improvement with the upper-body injury that has kept the Norris Trophy winner out of the Predators’ lineup since Dec. 15. “It’s difficult, but at the same token I’m optimistic,” Subban said Tuesday . “I’ve been pretty lucky my whole career to play in pretty much all the games and just so happens that this is just the way it went for me this time.
Canadiens sign goaltender Al Montoya to two-year contract extension
The six-foot-two, 209-pound native of Chicago has a 4-4-2 record with one shutout, a 2.74 goals-against average and .909 save percentage backing up Carey Price this season. Montoya, 31, has a 59-44-20 record in 147 career regular-season games with Arizona the New York Islanders, Winnipeg and Florida.
World Junior Hockey Championship Schedule: January 2, 2017
The best-of-three series gets underway in Montreal as last year’s gold medal winners fight to stay in the top division. Finland’s only win came in their final group game vs. Switzerland.
World Junior Hockey Championship schedule: December 26, 2016
Sweden is looking to rebound from a fourth place finish at last year’s World Juniors. They defeated Slovakia and Russia in pre-tournament play.
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Sergei Bobrovsky made 36 saves, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 on Friday night for their 12th straight win. Columbus improved to 23-5-4, the best start in franchise history.
Sunday Habs Headlines: Carey Price reaches 250 wins in the NHL
Our own Andrew Zadarnowski joined Habs Breakfast to talk Michael McCarron, Charlie Lindgren, Charles Hudon and much more [ TSN 690 ] People are still talking about how Carey Price was uncharacteristically angry after being pulled against the San Jose Sharks. [ Sportsnet ] Will Bitten is finding his scoring groove.
Price pulled after letting in four, Canadiens lose to Sharks
The San Jose Sharks got goals from four different players as they beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 on Friday night to extend their winning streak to four games. David Schlemko, Patrick Marleau, Timo Meier and Melker Karlsson scored for the visiting Sharks .
Carrier’s ‘The Hockey Sweater’ still captivates, 70 years after winter of 1946
The last time Roch Carrier went skating was 15 years ago, when he fell and broke his kneecap trying out a new pair of blades. “My wife said, ‘why are you wearing those old skates? They are terrible.’
Carrier’s ‘The Hockey Sweater’ still captivates, 70 years after winter of 1946
The last time Roch Carrier went skating was 15 years ago, when he fell and broke his kneecap trying out a new pair of blades. “My wife said, ‘why are you wearing those old skates? They are terrible.’