Category: Jon Merrill
Canadiens save season for now but must weather storm again in Game 5
Josh AndersonThe Montreal Canadiens used bold moves and clutch play to save their season. But, the storm -- on and off the ice -- still poses a very difficult challenge that the team will need to conquer one game at a time.
Read moreWhy Nothing Could Stop the Canadiens From Winning Game 4
Shea WeberNot even a double-minor extending into overtime was enough to gift the Tampa Bay Lightning a sweep. Montreal wouldn't be stopped Monday, and it had history on its side.
Read moreCanadiens keep Stanley Cup hopes alive with Game 4 overtime win vs. Lightning
Erik GustafssonThe Montreal Canadiens kept their Stanley Cup hopes alive on Monday, beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in Game 4 to prevent a series sweep.
Read moreCanadiens use lineup changes to avoid sweep in Game 4 of Final
Montreal CanadiensCanadiens coach Dominique Ducharme said the moves were made not only to make Montreal quicker but to provide more energy.He said reuniting Evans on a line with Paul Byron and Artturi Lehkonen brings a number of aspects that can serve the Canadiens well.They showed it against [Edmonton Oilers forward...
Read moreCanadiens hope lineup changes help avoid sweep in Game 4 of Final
Tampa Bay LightningMONTREAL -- The Montreal Canadiens are making changes to their lineup to become faster as they try to avoid being swept by the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final at Bell Centre on Monday (8 p.m. ET; NBC, CBC, SN, TVAS).
Read moreCanadiens change lineup to add speed in Game 4 of Final against Lightning
Eric StaalMONTREAL -- The Montreal Canadiens are making changes to their lineup to become faster as they try to avoid elimination against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final at Bell Centre on Monday (8 p.m. ET; NBC, CBC, SN, TVAS).Canadiens coach Dominique Ducharme said the moves were m...
Read more3 Keys: Lightning at Canadiens, Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final
David SavardLightning at Canadiens8 p.m. ET; NBC, CBC, SN, TVASTampa Bay leads best-of-7 series, 3-0
Read moreCanadiens scratch Kotkaniemi, juggle lineup for Game 4 vs. Lightning
Montreal CanadiensMontreal Canadiens forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi is expected to be scratched for Game 4 of the team's Stanley Cup Final vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning, with Jake Evans appearing to be his replacement in the lineup.
Read moreCanadiens' Kotkaniemi expected to be scratched for Game 4 vs. Lightning
Tampa Bay LightningMontreal Canadiens forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi is expected to be scratched for Game 4 of the team's Stanley Cup Final vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning, with Jake Evans appearing to be his replacement in the lineup.
Read moreCanadiens' strength at centre has them on verge of first Cup Final since '93
Vincent DamphousseYoung studs Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Nick Suzuki along with veteran centres Eric Staal and Phillip Danault have filled a decades-long gap for the Canadiens down the middle and have put them on the verge of their first Cup Final since 1993.
Read morePrice helps put Canadiens one win away from Stanley Cup Final
Jonathan MarchessaultCarey Price made 26 saves to lead Montreal to 4-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night, putting the Canadiens one win away from the Stanley Cup Final.
Read moreCanadiens One Win Away From Stanley Cup Final Berth
National Hockey LeagueMontreal's dream is closing in on becoming a reality after winning Game 5 against Vegas.
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Tomáš NosekEric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports The latest in NHL injury and suspension news. All information from SportsForecaster.com. Anaheim Ducks No injury news for Anaheim this week. Arizona Coyotes No injury news for Arizona this week. Boston Bruins No injury news for Boston this week. Bu...
Read moreSome Injuries More Obvious Than Others in NHL Playoffs
Jon MerrillNHL players tend to hide their injuries as much as possible in the post-season. But some of them appear to be a little too crystal clear.
Read moreHow Montreal's defence has been responsible for surprise playoff run
Paul ByronCarey Price has, rightfully, earned a lot of credit for carrying the Canadiens to the third round of the playoffs. But there's an argument to be made that team defence has ben most responsible for their success.
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