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Canadiens' Slafkovsky lives up to reputation as 'big-game player' in Game 1 win With the OT winner in Game 1, Juraj Slafkovsky rubber-stamped a performance he’s been building towards ever since he first donned a Canadiens uniform. “We know what he’s capable of bringing, and he b...

On the six-foot-three, 225-pound winger who played like a giant on Sunday.
Just like his teammates thought he would 👇🏻
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

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Canadiens' Slafkovsky lives up to reputation as 'big-game player' in Game 1 win With the OT winner in Game 1, Juraj Slafkovsky rubber-stamped a performance he’s been building towards ever since he first donned a Canadiens uniform. “We know what he’s capable of bringing, and he b...

On the six-foot-three, 225-pound winger who played like a giant on Sunday.
Just like his teammates thought he would 👇🏻
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

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Canadiens' quest to bottle Lightning a chance to prove contender status The Canadiens have an opportunity to catch and pass the battle-tested Lightning in these playoffs, which would say more about what kind of team they are than anything they've done to this point. Eric ...

On what the Canadiens can prove when their playoffs begin later today: www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

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I think we’re definitely in a better headspace going into the playoffs this time around; guys know what it feels like. And we believe that we’re a team that can compete for the Stanley Cup at the end of the day, so it's pretty exciting.”

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Full quote from Suzuki: “Prior to that year (2024-25), our goal was to make the playoffs, and everyone pretty much said that was impossible for us. And coming into this year, our goal was again to fight for the division now, and we were pretty close to doing that.

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“We believe that we’re a team that can compete for the Stanley Cup at the end of the day, so it’s exciting,” says Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki.

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Jack, you’re entitled to think whatever you want. Just unsure/curious as to why you’d say I’m coaching from the pressbox by writing the Canadiens’ best chance to prove themselves is right in front of them.

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I don’t see how this applies to a word of my column.

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Canadiens' quest to bottle Lightning a chance to prove contender status The Canadiens have an opportunity to catch and pass the battle-tested Lightning in these playoffs, which would say more about what kind of team they are than anything they've done to this point. Eric ...

On what the Canadiens can prove when their playoffs begin later today: www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

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Canadiens' Martin St. Louis prepared to adapt and adjust vs. Lightning Martin St. Louis can't change the experience gap between him and Jon Cooper, but he can change the outcome of each game by making the right decisions before and during them.

On Martin St. Louis, who showed down the stretch of this season he won’t hesitate to make changes if need be👇🏻
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

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Canadiens' Martin St. Louis prepared to adapt and adjust vs. Lightning Martin St. Louis can't change the experience gap between him and Jon Cooper, but he can change the outcome of each game by making the right decisions before and during them.

On Martin St. Louis, who showed down the stretch of this season he won’t hesitate to make changes if need be👇🏻
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

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Slafkovsky, young Canadiens steeled by last year's playoff experience Last year's playoff loss hardened Juraj Slafkovsky and the Canadiens. They now look to show those lesson as they face the Lightning in Round 1.

“I realized it’s the type of game I love,” said Slafkovsky. “It’s what I play for.”
On the transformative experience he and the Canadiens had against the Capitals last spring, and how it prepared them to face the Lightning 👇🏻
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

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Despite loss to Flyers, Canadiens ready to start series with Lightning in Tampa This wasn’t the end the Montreal Canadiens were looking for, but this isn’t really the end, anyway. After a loss to the Flyers in their regular-season finale, the Canadiens now will gear up for a play...

One chapter ends, a much more exciting one set to begin.
“Let’s go,” said Martin St. Louis.
Off to Tampa soon!
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Despite loss to Flyers, Canadiens ready to start series with Lightning in Tampa This wasn’t the end the Montreal Canadiens were looking for, but this isn’t really the end, anyway. After a loss to the Flyers in their regular-season finale, the Canadiens now will gear up for a play...

One chapter ends, a much more exciting one set to begin.
“Let’s go,” said Martin St. Louis.
Off to Tampa soon!
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

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Canadiens' Suzuki joins exclusive club, notches 100th point in win over Islanders Nick Suzuki joined an exclusive club on Sunday, becoming the first Canadien in 40 years to record 100 points in a season.

On Nick Suzuki, who’s established himself as one of the best players in the world. 👇🏻
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

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Canadiens' Suzuki joins exclusive club, notches 100th point in win over Islanders Nick Suzuki joined an exclusive club on Sunday, becoming the first Canadien in 40 years to record 100 points in a season.

On Nick Suzuki, who’s established himself as one of the best players in the world. 👇🏻
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

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Canadiens concerned about Dobson injury ahead of playoffs Despite Dobson being the Canadiens' highest-paid player, the extent to which he’s played a dominant role for them has gone relatively under the radar.

On Noah Dobson 👎🏻
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Canadiens concerned about Dobson injury ahead of playoffs Despite Dobson being the Canadiens' highest-paid player, the extent to which he’s played a dominant role for them has gone relatively under the radar.

On Noah Dobson 👎🏻
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

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Caufield was destined to become 50-goal scorer Canadiens fans have waited for Caufield and the Canadiens showed on Thursday that they’re ready for whatever comes beyond the final three games.

On Cole Caufield fulfilling his destiny, and the Montreal Canadiens appearing ready to meet theirs: www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

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Caufield was destined to become 50-goal scorer Canadiens fans have waited for Caufield and the Canadiens showed on Thursday that they’re ready for whatever comes beyond the final three games.

On Cole Caufield fulfilling his destiny, and the Montreal Canadiens appearing ready to meet theirs: www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

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Tough decisions loom for Canadiens' St. Louis, including what to do with Hage With Michael Hage's college season coming to an end after this weekend's Frozen Four, the Canadiens could have a big decision to make on the top prospect.

Many hard decisions for Marty St. Louis to make, including one on Hage👇🏻
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Tough decisions loom for Canadiens' St. Louis, including what to do with Hage With Michael Hage's college season coming to an end after this weekend's Frozen Four, the Canadiens could have a big decision to make on the top prospect.

Many hard decisions for Marty St. Louis to make, including one on Hage👇🏻
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

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Depth, talent propel Canadiens to win even after flat performance With the playoffs already clinched, the Canadiens gave into temptation and exhaled. It wasn't until late that they inhaled again and hoped their many talented players would deliver them a win they did...

On the Canadiens having the two key ingredients to win any game. Even the ones they don’t deserve to win: www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

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Playoff-bound Canadiens aiming higher after streak-busting loss to Devils Despite a punchless performance against the Devils, it was still a good day for the Canadiens as they had their playoff ticket punched. And with that goal accomplished, a new one was set: top spot i...

A day to remember, a night to forget…
Some big ones coming 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

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Playoff-bound Canadiens aiming higher after streak-busting loss to Devils Despite a punchless performance against the Devils, it was still a good day for the Canadiens as they had their playoff ticket punched. And with that goal accomplished, a new one was set: top spot i...

A day to remember, a night to forget…
Some big ones coming 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

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Canadiens have clinched a playoff berth.
With six games left, they’re four points back of the Hurricanes for first in the Eastern Conference and two back of the Lightning for first in the Atlantic Division.

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Canadiens extend win streak, return home with chance to clinch playoff berth They don’t ask how, they ask how many, and the Montreal Canadiens now have nearly enough. A point away from the playoffs, the Habs look to be a team maturing at the right time. Eric Engels digs into ...

Who’s going to the Bell Centre Sunday? Might want to bring earplugs…
On the Canadiens, who are arriving home with 10/10 points banked on the road. They’re staring at a chance to clinch with Caufield on the verge of 50 and the Atlantic in play👇🏻
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

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Canadiens extend win streak, return home with chance to clinch playoff berth They don’t ask how, they ask how many, and the Montreal Canadiens now have nearly enough. A point away from the playoffs, the Habs look to be a team maturing at the right time. Eric Engels digs into ...

Who’s going to the Bell Centre Sunday? Might want to bring earplugs…
On the Canadiens, who are arriving home with 10/10 points banked on the road. They’re staring at a chance to clinch with Caufield on the verge of 50 and the Atlantic in play👇🏻
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

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Cole Caufield, not exactly a perimeter player…
A map of his goals this season, from SportLogiq

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What makes Cole Caufield so different? What makes him such a great scorer?
Jacob Fowler faces him all the time in practice, and he says:

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