Juraj Slafkovsky scores his first even-strength playoff goal to help the Montreal Canadiens defeat the Carolina Hurricanes 6-2 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final.
Montreal's top line needs to ignore expectations and produce in Game 6 with 3-2 series lead over Tampa Bay.
Lane Hutson fires overtime winner as Canadiens edge Lightning 3-2 in Game 3, leading series 2-1.
Dive into the pivotal X-factors for each nation in the 2026 men's Olympic hockey tournament, highlighting players and elements that could define medals.
Team-by-team analysis of the pivotal X-factors that could swing the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic men's hockey tournament.
Montreal Canadiens' Jake Evans faces a 4-6 week absence, prompting the team to lean on depth and new additions to maintain momentum.