In their playoff debuts, the Montreal Canadiens' young team showed resilience, overcoming a shaky start to tie the game late ...

The Capitals punched first and punched hard to win Game 1. But the Canadiens punching back showed they’re in this series.

Montreal Canadiens star rookie defenceman Lane Hutson is taking his first-ever loss in the Stanley Cup Playoffs hard.

The cross-check on John Tavares came with the Ottawa Senators trailing 2–1. It was called a minor, and it quickly led to a ...

The Montreal Canadiens have no shortage of inspiration from which to draw against the Washington Capitals in the first-round ...

Mike Ribeiro and Guillaume Latendresse’s experiences as hyped teens in Montreal now serve as cautionary tales for prospects ...

Before the first-round series begins, ESPN's experts have identified their picks for each matchup, along with the team that ...

The Canadiens won 3-2 in overtime in Game 1, the Capitals replying with a 6-5 overtime victory in Game 2. The series shifted ...

The Montreal Canadiens are back in the playoffs — and they’ve done it in thrilling fashion. After entering the post-Four ...

The die is now cast; the Montreal Canadiens will take on the Washington Capitals in the first round of the Stanley Cup ...

A look at the matchups to open the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs, first in the West and then the East with division and seeding ...

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (33) reaches for the puck as Minnesota Wild right wing Justin Brazeau (15) pressures during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 25, 2025, ...