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2026-05-02
OT-dramatik – nu väntar match sju  - 
Tampa höll säsongen vid liv i natt – och nu väntar match sju mot Montreal Canadiens efter nattens dramatik.
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Biggest winners and losers after Canadiens waste chance to close out Lightning in Game 6 - 
Biggest winners and losers after Canadiens waste chance to close out Lightning in Game 6
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Pastrňákovi se Zachou skončila sezona. Dobeš porážku Montrealu neodvrátil - 
Hokejisté Bostonu podlehli Buffalu na domácím ledě i napotřetí. K odvrácení porážky 1:4 a konečného stavu série 2:4 nepomohl ani gól Davida Pastrňáka, kterému asistoval Pavel Zacha. Bruins se tak s play off loučí už v prvním kole. Montrealu pak k vítězství nad Tampou nestačilo ani 32 zákroků Jakuba Dobeše, o vítězi série tak rozhodne až sedmý zápas. O setrvání ve vyřazovacích bojích bojuje ještě Karel Vejmelka, jehož Utah hraje šesté utkání proti Vegas.
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Lightning top Canadiens 1-0 in OT, push series to seventh game: Takeaways - 
The Tampa Bay Lightning forced their Eastern Conference First Round series to a seventh game with a 1-0 overtime victory […]
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Buffalo Sabres jyräsi jatko­on 19 vuoden tauon jälkeen – Ukko-Pekka Luukkosen syrjäyttäjä huippuvireessä - 
Sabres kohtaa NHL:n pudotuspelien toisella kierroksella joko Montreal Canadiensin tai Tampa Bay Lightningin.
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Photos: Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning, Game 6 - 
Some scenes from Friday night's game at the Bell Centre.
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Game 7 watch party at the Bell Centre - 
Game 7 watch party at the Bell Centre
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Photos: Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning, Game 6 - 
Some scenes from Friday night's game at the Bell Centre. The post Photos: Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning, Game 6 appeared first on Montreal Gazette.
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St. Louis, Canadiens heading into Game 7 with ‘tons of confidence’ - 
Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis discusses the team’s Game 6 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning and their mindset heading into Game 7, saying he and the group have “tons of confidence” heading into the winner-take-all game.
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Goncalves credits Lightning’s even-keel attitude in gritty Game 6 win - 
Montreal Canadiens’ Gage Goncalves joins Kyle Bukaukaus after scoring the OT goal in a must-win Game 6 to discuss the team’s even-keel attitude, Andrei Vasilevskiy’s dominant showing, and his NHL journey.
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NHL Game 6 Highlights: Lightning 1, Canadiens 0 (OT) - 
Gage Goncalves scored the only goal of the game in overtime and Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped all 30 shots he faced as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 to force a Game 7.
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Lightning top Canadiens in OT to force Game 7 Malkin wants to stay in NHL, even if he leaves Penguins - 
Goncalves wins it at 9:03, Vasilevskiy makes 30 saves in shutout for Tampa Bay3-time Cup-winning forward planning for 21st season, 'if not Pittsburgh, I hope some team'
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Game 6 Final | Lightning 1, Canadiens 0 - OT Gage Goncalves plays the hero in overtime as the Bolts take Game 6 in Montreal to k... - 
Game 6 Final | Lightning 1, Canadiens 0 - OT Gage Goncalves plays the hero in overtime as the Bolts take Game 6 in Montreal to keep their season alive
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Goncalves scores in OT, Lightning beat Canadiens to force Game 7 - 
Game 7 is Sunday in Tampa. The Lightning are trying to avoid a fourth consecutive first-round exit, while the Canadiens are chasing their first series victory in five years.
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Canadiens vs. Lightning Top Six Minutes: The series gets pushed to Game 7 - 
First period Two early icings by the Lightning and they’re already diving trying to draw a call on the race to the puck. I expect that to be a theme of this game. A very nice cycling shift for the usual top line of Juraj Slafkovskš, Nick Suzuki, and Cole Caufield to create a scoring chance. Darren Raddysh wins up a slapshot that hits Jakub Dobeš in the mask, but it falls right into his pads where he can freeze it. Dobeš gives the puck away behind the net, but Yanni Gourde sends the puck through the crease while trying to spin around ton his backhand. Caufield goes in a two-on-one with Slafkovský and hits the post. On the next trip into the offensive zone, Caufield tries to complete a tic-tac-toe to Slafkovský but his pass gets tipped away by Anthony Cirelli. That line looks strong to start. Now it’s Jake Guentzel’s turn to hit the post. This is the most open the s
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Goncalves scores in OT, Lightning beat Canadiens to force Game 7 - 
MONTREAL (AP) — Gage Goncalves scored off his own rebound at 9:02 overtime and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 on Friday night to force a Game 7 in the first-round series. Goncalves scored soon after the Lightning killed scoring star Nikita Kucherov’s penalty for tripping Alexandre Carrier. Game 7 is Sunday The post Goncalves scores in OT, Lightning beat Canadiens to force Game 7 appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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Lightning’s Goncalves buries OT winner to force Game 7 vs. Canadiens - 
Watch as Tampa Bay Lightning forward Gage Goncalves buries a rebound to score the overtime winner in game 6 and force a Game 7 against the Montreal Canadiens.
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Tampa Bay vann efter drama – kvitterade matchserien mot Montreal - 
Seger för Tampa Bay med 1–0 efter förlängning Gage Goncalves avgjorde för Tampa Bay Tampa Bays starka defensiv briljerade Tampa Bay utjämnade matchserien mot Montreal i konferenskvartsfinalen i Stanley Cup, efter seger på bortaplan med 1–0 (0–0, 0–0, 0–0, 1–0) efter förlängning. Därmed står det nu 3-3 i matchserien. Gage Goncalves blev matchhjälte 9.03 in […] The post Tampa Bay vann efter drama – kvitterade matchserien mot Montreal appeared first on hockeysverige.se.
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Canadiens Highlights: Lightning Force Game Seven - 
Check out the top highlights and clips from Friday night's game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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Canadiens fall to Lightning in OT, series to be decided in Game 7 - 
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Habs fail to vanquish Lightning, lose 1-0 in OT, will play Game 7 Sunday - 
The Montreal Canadiens had a chance to eliminate the Tampa Bay Lightning on home ice on Friday. The Canadiens lost 1-0 in overtime, however. The series is now tied 3-3 with Game 7 set for Sunday.
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Lightning vs. Canadiens Game 6: Takeaways as Tampa wins in overtime to force Game 7 - 
Gage Goncalves scored 9:03 into overtime Friday night and the Tampa Bay Lightning edged the Montreal Canadiens 1-0.
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Was Demidov’s goalie interference penalty a make-up call? - 
The Hockey Central panel takes a closer look at Montreal Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov’s goalie interference penalty in the third period of Game 6, evaluating if it was a make-up call for two non-calls that went against the Lightning.
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Phillip Danault just made the save of Game 6 for Montreal Canadiens - 
Phillip Danault just made the save of Game 6 for Montreal Canadiens
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Lightning and Canadiens go to overtime scoreless in Game 6, with Montreal trying to wrap up series - 
MONTREAL (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens went to overtime scoreless Friday night in Game 6 of their first-round series. Montreal leads the series 3-2. Game 7, if necessary, will be Sunday in Tampa. The Lightning are trying to avoid a fourth consecutive first-round exit, while the Canadiens are chasing their first The post Lightning and Canadiens go to overtime scoreless in Game 6, with Montreal trying to wrap up series appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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Stanley Cup Playoffs Discussion Thread: May 1-3 - 
A few Game 6s on Friday night could close the door on the first round — or kick the chaos can down the road another 48 hours. Out East, the Montreal Canadiens grabbed a tight Game 5 victory to move ahead 3-2, leaving the Tampa Bay Lightning staring at elimination. The Buffalo Sabres are also up 3-2, but couldn’t finish the job in Game 5 after the Boston Bruins survived in overtime to extend things at least one more night. In the West, the lone straggler of the first round in that conference has the Vegas Golden Knights holding a 3-2 edge after winning a wild, double-overtime track meet against the Utah Mammoth. If any of these matchups need a Game 7, they’ll be played Sunday, though times and networks still up in the air. Meanwhile, the second round doesn’t wait for anyone. It gets rolling Saturday with the Philadelphia Flyers — fresh off a hard-win six-game win over the Pittsburgh Penguins — taking on the regular-season juggernaut Caroli
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Game 6 Liveblog: Canadiens kill late penalty, tied 0-0 with Lightning in third period - 
Montreal leads the first-round, best-of-seven series 3-2.
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Chris Nilan carries the torch for Game 6 - 
Former Habs forward Chris Nilan raises the torch to light up the Bell Centre ahead of Game 6 against the Lightning. SUBSCRIBE: http://goha.bs/1qHH4pZ
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Girgensons bez atkāpšanās ceļa, Stenlija kausa turpināšanai vajadzīga uzvara Monreālā - 
Nacionālās hokeja līgas (NHL) Stenlija kausa izcīņas pirmās kārtas sesto spēli šajā naktī pulksten 2:00 aizvadīs Zemgus Girgensona pārstāvētā Tampabejas "Lightning". Floridas komandai nepieciešama uzvara pret Kvebekas provinces vienību Monreālas "Canadiens", lai panāktu izšķirošo sesto spēli sērijā.
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Nilan carries torch out to raucous Canadiens crowd before Game 6 - 
Watch as former Montreal Canadien Chris Nilan carries out the torch to a raucous home crowd ahead of Game 6 against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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All Love For Gally 🫶 - 
#NHL #Hockey #shorts #NHLshorts #NHLhighlights #StanleyCup #Canadiens #MontrealCanadiens #Habs #BrendanGallagher
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Game 6 Liveblog: Chris Nilan carries torch for Canadiens vs. Lightning - 
Montreal leads the first-round, best-of-seven series 3-2.
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Lightning vs Canadiens Game 6: Projected Lineups, Where to Watch & More - 
It's do-or-die for the Tampa Bay Lightning as they head back to Montreal for Game 6.
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Live | Lightning at Canadiens - Game 6 The Lightning head back to Montreal on Friday needing a win to keep their season alive - 
Live | Lightning at Canadiens - Game 6 The Lightning head back to Montreal on Friday needing a win to keep their season alive
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Canadiens vs. Lightning Game 6: Thread, lines, and how to watch - 
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Eastern Conference QFs Game 6: Montreal Canadiens (A3) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (A2) MTL leads 3-2 Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDTIn Canada: CBC, Sportsnet (English), TVA Sports (French)In the United States: ESPN2In the Lightning region: The SpotStreaming: Sportsnet+ Five games have been played in this Eastern Conference Quarter-final, five games have been decided by one goal. Some of the most potent offensive stars on both sides have been neutralized with targeted defensive schemes, and offence has been hard to come by. With the margin between the clubs so slight, every puck battle, one-on-one matchup, and end-zone faceoff becomes more important. The Canadiens hold a 3-2 edge in the series right now by controlling most of those faceoff situations, locking things down
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NHL Playoffs Open Thread: The first round could end tonight - 
The first round of the 2026 NHL playoffs could end tonight as Montreal, Buffalo, and Vegas look to close out […]
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Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sportsnet: Canadiens vs. Lightning, Game 6 - 
The Montreal Canadiens can advance to Round 2 with a win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 on Friday. Watch all the action live on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ starting at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT.
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Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sportsnet: Canadiens vs. Lightning, Game 6 - 
The Montreal Canadiens can advance to Round 2 with a win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 on Friday. Watch all the action live on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ starting at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT.
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Open Post - Montreal, Buffalo And Vegas Can Advance To Round 2 Tonight - 
A trio of Game 6s make up the first #StanleyCup Playoffs slate of May as the @TBLightning, @NHLBruins and @utahmammoth all look to force their series to a #Game7 with a victory on Friday. pic.twitter.com/J640Xmh76u— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) May 1, 2026
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Canadiens' fans can't help but laugh at Henrik Lundqvist's latest list - 
Canadiens' fans can't help but laugh at Henrik Lundqvist's latest list
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2026-05-01
Episode 45: Hughes Drama & Lottery Preview | Tri-State Hockey Podcast - 
Episode 45 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast presented by bet365 features Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp bouncing around the biggest storylines in the NHL playoffs, the draft lottery, and the latest surrounding the Rangers, Islanders, and Devils. The guys react to the chaos of the first round, including Anaheim’s rise, Minnesota eliminating Dallas, Montreal’s run, and what it all means for teams that missed the playoffs. They dig into Quinn Hughes’ massive impact with Minnesota and why it could be a nightmare scenario for Devils fans hoping for a future Hughes reunion in New Jersey. Plus, they debate which superstar could someday fit with the Rangers, former Tri-State players still alive in the playoffs, Gavin McKenna and the NHL Draft Lottery, Ilya Sorokin’s Vezina finalist case, Matthew Schaefer’s Calder buzz, and whether Schaefer should ever be rushed into the Islanders captaincy conversation. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Episode 45 00:47 Biggest NHL playoff surprises 02:25
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Lightning Get A Boost with D’Astous And Paul Ahead of Game 6 - 
The Lightning will get a boost for Game 6 with the return of rookie defenseman Charle-Edouard D’Astous, who has been out since exiting Game 1 following a hit from Montreal’s Josh Anderson.
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Montreal Canadiens 2026 Playoffs Intro | BELL CENTRE PREGAME CEREMONY - 
Watch the full Montreal Canadiens pregame intro from the 2026 Playoffs at the Bell Centre, recorded before Game 3 of the Round 1 series against the Tampa Bay Lightning on April 24, 2026 and featuring Yvan Cournoyer as the torchbearer. Every Habs home games during the 2026 Playoffs features a different team alumni carrying the torch to light up the Bell Centre. SUBSCRIBE: http://goha.bs/1qHH4pZ
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'It's Good for A Guy Who Doesn't Play Much,' Canadiens' Slafkovsky on hit by Lightning's Crozier - 
Tensions are high as the Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens prepare for Game 6 of their First Round matchup. The Lightning are fighting for their season, as they head back to Montreal on Friday night.
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Lane Hutson continues to shatter Canadiens franchise records in playoff series vs Lightning - 
Lane Hutson continues to shatter Canadiens franchise records in playoff series vs Lightning
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Back with Laval Rocket, winger Vinzenz Rohrer jumps straight into AHL playoff fray - 
Austrian prospect has little time to get reacquainted with AHL brand of hockey after his return from Swiss A League. The post Back with Laval Rocket, winger Vinzenz Rohrer jumps straight into AHL playoff fray appeared first on Montreal Gazette.
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Oilers Eliminated, Wild Advance + Jason Robertson Decision Looms | DFO Rundown - 
The first round just flipped the playoff script. The Edmonton Oilers are OUT after a flat Game 6 loss — and now the pressure shifts to a massive offseason with Connor McDavid’s window tightening. What changes are coming? The Anaheim Ducks complete a shocking upset, dominating Edmonton and announcing themselves as a real threat moving forward. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild eliminate Dallas, exposing major flaws — including a brutal lack of 5-on-5 scoring — and now all eyes turn to Jason Robertson’s future as contract decisions loom. We break down: - What went wrong for the Oilers (and what HAS to change) - Ducks proving they’re ahead of schedule - Dallas facing a franchise-altering summer - Penguins at a crossroads with Malkin - Previewing Round 2 matchups (CAR vs PHI, COL vs MIN) - Early playoff MVP picks & betting angles The playoffs are heating up… and so is the offseason pressure. 00:00 - Intro 01:45 - Dallas Stars Eliminated 04:30 - Jason Robertson 12:30 - Edmonton Oilers El
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Kopitar has a chance to win one last Lady Byng as NHL reveals Byng and Jack Adams nominees - 
One last ride.   Los Angeles Kings forward Anze Kopitar has the chance to win one last Lady Byng Memorial Trophy before he rides off into the sunset. The NHL announced Thursday that Kopitar, Ottawa Senators defenceman Jake Sanderson, and Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield are the three finalists for the 2026 Lady Byng. Voted…
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Head-To-Head: It's Montreal's Series To Lose Against The Back-To-Back Walter Cup Champion Minnesota Frost - 
Based on regular season performance, it's the Montreal Victoire's series to lose. But facing the back-to-back Walter Cup champion Minnesota Frost, anything can happen.
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Fem heta puckar: Sabres söker en hjälte Tre matchserier återstår i första rundan – Buffalo, Montreal och Vegas med chans att ava... - 
Fem heta puckar: Sabres söker en hjälte Tre matchserier återstår i första rundan – Buffalo, Montreal och Vegas med chans att avancera
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BELL AND HOWL 3 Things to Watch: Canadiens look to ride home crowd, oust Lightning in Eastern 1st Round - 
BELL AND HOWL 3 Things to Watch: Canadiens look to ride home crowd, oust Lightning in Eastern 1st Round
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Montreal Canadiens' Struggling Offensive Stars 'Have To Block The Noise' - 
The Montreal Canadiens' top line of Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky has been quiet at even strength. Coach Martin St-Louis described how to see through the chaos.
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Martin St. Louis is proving something Jack Adams voters completely missed - 
Martin St. Louis is proving something Jack Adams voters completely missed
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Slafkovsky on Crozier’s big hit: ‘Good for a guy that doesn’t play much’ - 
Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky talks about being caught by the big neutral-ice hit by Lightning’s Max Crozier, says got to take it, and doesn’t matter if I get hit or anything, it’s how I come back.
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Latest On Victor Hedman, Charle-Edouard D’Astous - 
The Tampa Bay Lightning will be without captain Victor Hedman as they fight to stave off elimination tonight against the Montreal Canadiens, head coach Jon Cooper told the media today. Cooper did add that he expects Hedman to be an option “really soon,” hinting that he could potentially be able to dress on Sunday if […]
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Canadiens Depth Scoring Driving Success Versus Tampa Bay - 
Check out the latest analysis from the first round series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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Notebook: Pressure on Dobes can be alleviated by breakthrough for Canadiens stars - 
Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes has been a difference maker in this series against the Lightning. Montreal’s star scorers need to step up to take some pressure off his shoulders in Game 6 tonight.
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Lightning’s Hedman ‘an option really soon’ but out for must-win Game 6, Cooper says - 
MONTREAL — Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper says captain Victor Hedman is nearing a return but won’t play Friday night with the Lightning facing elimination. The Lightning trail the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 heading into Game 6 of their first-round series at the Bell Centre. Cooper said earlier in the matchup that Hedman was unlikely to The post Lightning’s Hedman ‘an option really soon’ but out for must-win Game 6, Cooper says appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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2026 PWHL Walter Cup Playoffs Preview: Victoire vs. Frost - 
The Montreal Victoire chose to face the reigning back-to-back champion Minnesota Frost in the playoffs. Kristina Rutherford previews the post-season series.
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‘He doesn’t play much so maybe it makes him play a little more’: Canadiens’ Slafkovsky on hit from Lightning’s Crozier - 
The Canadiens will look to close out the series when they take on the Lightning at 7:00 PM ET on Friday night.
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Todd: Canadiens’ success shaped by belief they’re part of something bigger - 
Exceptional togetherness is the glue that bonds youthful Habs in post-season battle with superstar-laden Lightning.
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Canadiens’ St. Louis: Elite players also playing D has made for tight series - 
Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis talks about why some of the elite offensive players like Nikita Kucherov and Cole Caufield aren’t scoring at their usual rate in this series, and why those players also playing D have made the games so tight.
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Lightning’s Hedman will be ‘an option really soon,’ but will miss Game 6 - 
Hedman has been out of action since Mar. 19, and he will miss Game 6 as the Lightning look to stave off elimination against the Canadiens.
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Canadiens Preview: Opportunity To Clinch Playoff Series - 
Check out the information you need to know ahead of Game Six, between the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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Sabres, Golden Knights and Canadiens look to close out their 1st-round series in huge Game 6 slate - 
Closeout time has arrived in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, and the pressure to avoid a Game 7 squarely is on Montreal, Buffalo and Vegas.
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Dobson ramps things up at morning skate as he trends towards return - 
A welcome sight for Canadiens and fans, as defenceman Noah Dobson is ramping things up at practice, as he trends towards a return to the lineup.
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TBL@MTL R1G6: Pregame media ops | FULL PRESS CONFERENCES - 
The Canadiens address the media live ahead of Friday's Game 6 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. SUBSCRIBE: http://goha.bs/1qHH4pZ
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Upsets and Aftermaths | 32 Thoughts - 
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open the podcast by breaking down the Oilers exit from the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the hand of the Anaheim Ducks. That makes way for the heavyweight bout of the 1st round as the Minnesota Wild knockout the Dallas Stars (15:27). The Final Thought focuses on the news and notes from around the league including: ---------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Show start 1:25 - Oilers exit from the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs 15:27 - The Minnesota Wild knockout the Dallas Stars 27:00 - The Vancouver front office search 32:10 - The Toronto front office search 36:32 - Misha Donskov to coach Canada's Men's Worlds and World Juniors 40:10 - The Thought Line 52:30 - The Canadiens-Lightning series 1:04:00 - The Flyers-Penguins series Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail. This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by
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NHL Playoffs Tracker: Series Results, Top Scorers, May 1 Schedule - 
The Montreal Canadiens, Buffalo Sabres and Vegas Golden Knights can win their series on Friday.
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Montreal MP starts ‘Go Habs Go!’ chant in House of Commons - 
Claude Guay says these Canadiens are reminiscent of the legendary teams of his youth.
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5 Canadiens players to watch as Montreal looks to clinch the series at home - 
5 Canadiens players to watch as Montreal looks to clinch the series at home
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Expect the under trend to continue, but look for Canadiens to strike early - 
VSiN By The Books’ Dave Ross and Jensen Lewis handicap two Game 6’s in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, expecting the Lightning vs. Canadiens to continue their unders paradise, but thinks Montreal will score one early and finish off the series.
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Canadiens Will Face a Tough Blue Line Decision When Dobson Returns - 
The Montreal Canadiens are in a position not many expected heading into this series against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Despite missing one of their most important defencemen in Noah Dobson,…
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Habs look to finish off series against Lightning in Game 6 at home - 
The Montreal Canadiens look to channel a raucous crowd at the Bell Centre tonight as they seek to finish off the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 of their NHL first-round playoff series.
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Friday Morning Bag Skate 5-1-26 - 
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS The Ups and Downs of Artyom Levshunov’s 2025-26 season (SCH) Blackhawks AHL prospect update, 4/28: final season evaluations (SCH) Musings on Madison, Episode 209 — Superb superlatives (SCH) How confident Blackhawks fans are in rebuild, Wirtz, Davidson and more survey results (Athletic) Blackhawks NCAA/USHL prospect update, 4/27: Boisvert goes pro; Nestrasil, Mustard finish stro
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Drimonis: Habsolutely nothing like playoff season in Montreal - 
I’m a fair-weather hockey fan — but the Canadiens are in it, and my heart could burst! The post Drimonis: Habsolutely nothing like playoff season in Montreal appeared first on Montreal Gazette.
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Griffin Seafoot Named Champions of Tomorrow Scholarship Recipient by Papa Johns Canada and the CHL - 
British Columbia student-athlete to receive $25,000 scholarship during the 2026 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota EDMONTON, Alberta, May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Papa Johns Canada and the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) are proud to announce Griffin Seafoot of British Columbia as the recipient of the Champions of Tomorrow Scholarship. The Champions of Tomorrow Scholarship... The post Griffin Seafoot Named Champions of Tomorrow Scholarship Recipient by Papa Johns Canada and the CHL appeared first on Montreal Gazette.
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Canadiens vs. Lightning Round 1 Game 6: Preview, start time, Tale of the Tape, and how to watch - 
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Eastern Conference QFs Game 6: Montreal Canadiens (A3) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (A2) MTL leads 3-2 Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDTIn Canada: CBC, Sportsnet (English), TVA Sports (French)In the United States: ESPN2In the Lightning region: The SpotStreaming: Sportsnet+ When the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning met in the 2021 Stanley Cup Final, the series didn’t need a Game 6. The Canadiens managed just one win, and the series was over after five matches. Things are very different five years later. The Canadiens have returned to Montreal with a 3-2 series lead after another solid defensive game on Tuesday, turning what had been home-ice advantage for the Lightning both when the series began and when it became a best-of-three after the team reached two wins apiece into
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Habs Daily: Hutson Record, Caufield Trophy Finalist, Gallagher - 
Check out the latest Montreal Canadiens news, including Caufield's potential accolade, another Lane Hutson record, and more.
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NHL-kommentaren: I natt måste Canadiens vinna – drabbningen i Montreals häxkittel kan definiera denna ”Habs”-generation - 
Hittills under säsongen har det unga Montreal-laget varit NHL:s fräschaste fläkt. Nu är det ändå dags för en match som kan definiera laget och dess framtid.
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Friday Habs Headlines: A great opportunity - 
Montreal Canadiens news and notes The Montreal Canadiens have an opportunity to win their first playoff series since 2021. [NHL.com | La Presse] Martin St-Louis is trying to keep everyone’s feet on the ground. [Radio-Canada] A few key numbers that have defined the series thus far. [La Presse] From tears to cheers, in a nutshell, describes the past five-plus months of Jakub Dobes’ life. [
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Canadiens look to finish off Lightning in Game 6 of hard-fought playoff series - 
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens look to channel a raucous crowd at the Bell Centre tonight as they seek to finish off the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 of their NHL first-round playoff series. The Canadiens took a 3-2 lead in the hard-fought series with a 3-2 win Wednesday in Tampa, Fla. That put The post Canadiens look to finish off Lightning in Game 6 of hard-fought playoff series appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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Lightning Unable to Capitalize, Fall 3-2 in Game 5 vs Montreal - 
Coming off a statement win in Game 4 at the Bell Centre, the Tampa Bay Lightning had a chance to seize control of their first-round series. Instead, Game 5 served as a reminder of how thin the margin has been and how costly self-inflicted mistakes can become this time of year.
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Lightning con le spalle al muro nella serie con Montreal, Philadelphia elimina i Penguins - 
I Montreal Canadiens si sono portati a una sola vittoria dal passaggio del turno grazie al successo per 3-2 in Gara 5 sul ghiaccio dei Tampa Bay Lightning, portandosi avanti 3-2 nella serie. Decisivo Alexandre Texier, che ha firmato il gol partita a inizio terzo periodo, mentre Jakub Dobes è stato solido con 38 parate. […]
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Girgensons un "Lightning" nonāk bezdibeņa malā - 
Nacionālajā hokeja līgā (NHL) zaudējumu Stenlija kausa pirmās kārtas piektajā spēlē piedzīvojusi Zemgus Girgensona pārstāvētā Tampabejas "Lightning", kas savā laukumā ar 2:3 piekāpās Monreālas "Canadiens". Sērijā Kanādas klubs ir vadībā ar 3-2.
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Canadiens embrace chance to close out series before home crowd: ‘Going to be loud’ - 
TAMPA — Kaiden Guhle and several of his teammates are about to enter uncharted territory. The Montreal Canadiens can close out their first-round series and eliminate the experienced Tampa Bay Lightning in front of a charged Bell Centre crowd in Game 6 on Friday night. It’s an opportunity the Canadiens haven’t had since emerging from The post Canadiens embrace chance to close out series before home crowd: ‘Going to be loud’ appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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Sabres, Golden Knights and Canadiens look to close out their 1st-round series in huge Game 6 slate - 
Closeout time has arrived in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, and the pressure to avoid a Game 7 is squarely on Montreal, Buffalo and Vegas on Friday night. A tantalizing tripleheader of Game 6 action begins with the Tampa Bay Lightning’s visit to the Canadiens and the Sabres’ trip to Boston, followed The post Sabres, Golden Knights and Canadiens look to close out their 1st-round series in huge Game 6 slate appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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2026-04-30
The Wraparound: Who Must Step Up For The Tampa Bay Lightning? - 
Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Frank Zawrazky discuss the Flyers beating the Penguins, the Canadiens taking a series lead over the Lightning and much more.
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Hydro-Québec removes lightning bolt from its logo as Canadiens face Tampa Bay on Friday - 
In a tongue-in-cheek video on social media, the utility says the action was taken so there's no confusion about which team it supports.
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Behind the scenes on the road in Utah, Nevada and Colorado | Canadiens Embedded - 
Canadiens Embedded is an ICYMI, compilation-style web series recapping the club's multi-game road trips with the best extended and behind-the-scenes clips previously shared on Habs social. In this episode, the Canadiens travel west to face the Mammoth, Golden Knights, and Avalanche on the road. Along the way, Florian Xhekaj makes his NHL debut, Arber Xhekaj is mic’d up at practice, Cole Caufield calls his family on American Thanksgiving, and more. SUBSCRIBE: http://goha.bs/1qHH4pZ
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Josh Anderson’s impact on Canadiens’ playoff success ‘immeasurable’ - 
Josh Anderson’s underlying stats won’t properly portray how frequently he’s brought his Canadiens teammates into the fight. Just ask Tom Wilson or Ben Chiarot what Anderson brings to the table.
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Playing to their strengths puts Canadiens on cusp of Round 2 | HI/O Show - 
Chris Nilan, Rick Green and Brian Skrudland, who won Stanley Cup together in 1986, impressed by team effort vs. Bolts. The post Playing to their strengths puts Canadiens on cusp of Round 2 | HI/O Show appeared first on Montreal Gazette.
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Kulissivideo julki: Patrik Laineen toiminta herätti huomiota - 
Suomalaishyökkääjä bongattiin kulisseista. NHL-seura Montreal Canadiensin suomalaishyökkääjä Patrik Laine on ollut koko kevään ajan sivussa tositoimista, kun hän on seurannut joukkueensa pelejä katsomon puolelta. Laine pyöri pitkään siirtohuhuissa, mutta mitään ei tapahtunut.
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On the road for a must win Game 6 The Lightning head back to Montreal on Friday needing a win to keep their season alive - 
On the road for a must win Game 6 The Lightning head back to Montreal on Friday needing a win to keep their season alive
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Canadiens’ Cole Caufield a finalist for NHL’s Lady Byng Trophy - 
Could be a consolation prize for Habs forward after scoring 51 goals and losing Rocket Richard Trophy to Nathan MacKinnon. The post Canadiens’ Cole Caufield a finalist for NHL’s Lady Byng Trophy appeared first on Montreal Gazette.
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Brendan Gallagher gave Canadiens new life in Game 5 victory - 
Gallagher, who had been scratched in the prior four games of the series, scored the opening goal of Game 5 for the Canadiens.
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Slovinec Kopitar může počtvrté získat trofej pro největšího gentlemana NHL - 
Kapitán Los Angeles Kings Anže Kopitar může na závěr kariéry počtvrté získat Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, udělovanou v NHL hráči, v němž se nejlépe snoubí sportovní a gentlemanské chování a hokejový um. Slovinský útočník, jenž trofej obhajuje, je opět v tříčlenné nominaci, kterou zveřejnila liga. Spolu s ním se o cenu ucházejí útočník Montrealu Cole Caufield a obránce Ottawy Jake Sanderson.
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Cole Caufield, Anze Kopitar, and Jake Sanderson finalists for Lady Byng Trophy - 
The NHL announced the three finalists on Thursday for the Lady Byng Trophy, awarded annually “to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability.” Montreal Canadiens winger Cole Caufield, Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar, and Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson
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Anze Kopitar ehdolla palkinnon saajaksi – NHL julkisti Lady Byng -finalistit - 
NHL jatkoi torstaina päivittäisiä julkistuksiaan eri palkintokategorioista. Nyt vuorossa ovat ehdokkaat Lady Byng -muistopalkinnon voittajaksi. Pokaali ojennetaan vuosittain pelaajalle, jonka katsotaan osoittaneen parasta urheiluhenkeä ja herrasm
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