From TSN 690 - Three Takeaways from Game 2
TSN Radio 690’s Mitch Gallo breaks down Game 2 between the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres.
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Newhook scores two as Canadiens rout Sabres in Game 2 to even second-round series
Alex Newhook had two goals, again providing Montreal with some much-needed secondary scoring, and the Canadiens beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-1 on Friday night to even their second-round playoff series at one game apiece.
Canadiens hold two-goal lead over Sabres after second period in Game 2
Alex Newhook and Zach Benson traded goals as the Montreal Canadiens hold a 3-1 lead over the Buffalo Sabres after two periods in Game 3 on Friday night.
Malhotra’s family ties fuel draft-year rise and may lead him back to Vancouver
Caleb Malhotra was enjoying a final night of camaraderie with his Brantford Bulldogs teammates following a heartbreaking Game 7 loss in the Ontario Hockey League Eastern Conference final when the NHL draft lottery popped up on the television screens, Mark Masters writes.
Canadiens hold two-goal lead over Sabres at first intermission of Game 2
Alex Newhook and Mike Matheson scored early goals as the Montreal Canadiens will take a two-goal lead into the first intermission against the Buffalo Sabres in Game 2 of their second-round series.
Eriksson Ek skates closer to a return with Wild in a 2-0 hole against Avalanche
Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek practiced with the team on a limited basis on Friday, and coach John Hynes said the two-way stalwart has a chance to return from his lower-body injury for Game 3 of their second-round series in the NHL playoffs against the Colorado Avalanche.
Goalie Lyon’s fiery demeanor fuels Sabres surge in second round of playoffs
It wasn’t satisfying enough for Buffalo Sabres goalie Alex Lyon to have Viktor Arvidsson’s penalty shot glance off his blocker and deflect wide of the net.
Habs have plenty to prove as they look to bounce back in Buffalo
Montreal was not at its best in Game 1, but the team can draw confidence from how they bounced back in the first round against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Minnesota native Nelson braces for split loyalties as Avs carry 2-0 lead over Wild into Game 3
Brock Nelson realizes there are probably conflicting emotions in Warroad, Minnesota, his tiny hometown located in the northern part of the state and approximately 350 miles (563 kilometers) from the rink for Game 3.
McDavid, MacKinnon, Kucherov named finalists for Hart Memorial Trophy
The nominees for the 2025-26 Hart Memorial Trophy have been announced, as Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid, Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon and winger Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning all have a chance to win the NHL’s most valuable player award.
Emergency rooms are getting some relief during Habs games in Stanley Cup playoffs
For some Quebecers, watching the Montreal Canadiens take to the ice during the Stanley Cup playoffs is more urgent than seeking medical care.
Canadiens look to even second-round series with Sabres before shifting to Montreal
The Montreal Canadiens look to earn a split of the first two games of their second-round series with the Buffalo Sabres when the Atlantic Division rivals clash tonight at the KeyBank Center.
'Never felt it like this': Famous Montreal barber sees new level of Canadiens fever
Domenico Perrazino, the famous Montreal barber better known as “Ménick,” still remembers when Maurice Richard won five straight Stanley Cups with the Canadiens in the late 1950s.
Hurricanes roll past Flyers on road to take 3-0 series lead
Jordan Staal and Andrei Svechnikov scored on the power play and Jalen Chatfield added a short-handed goal, keying a special teams effort that helped the Carolina Hurricanes win their seventh straight playoff game, 4-1 over the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 3 on Thursday night.
Stars forward Rantanen finished season with torn MCL; team wants Robertson, Benn back
Mikko Rantanen sustained a torn MCL in his knee during the Olympics, an injury that Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill says kept their standout forward from being himself the rest of the season.
Ducks are learning to thrive in playoff pressure heading into Game 3 vs Golden Knights
The Stanley Cup playoffs can change a team. The high stakes and the frenzied crowds annually inspire hockey players who can handle them to ever-higher levels of grit, guile and greatness.
Chayka, Berube to meet in coming days to discuss future with Maple Leafs
John Chayka, the newly-hired general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, is expected to meet with head coach Craig Berube to discuss the plan moving forward in Toronto, TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun reports.
Caufield, Hutson expect more from themselves as Canadiens look to even series in Buffalo
Cole Caufield scored 51 goals in the regular season, but the star sniper remains stuck on just one so far through eight playoff games, Mark Masters writes.
‘I expect more out of myself’: Habs sniper Caufield on offensive struggles
Cole Caufield knows he needs to be better. The Canadiens sniper registered a solitary power-play goal in a tight-checking, seven-game playoff slugfest with the Tampa Bay Lightning before again being held at bay in Montreal’s 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres that opened the second round.
Necas' breakout year with Avs includes 100-point season, playoff success and locker-room pranks
Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog arrived at his locker stall and quickly noticed his shoe had been restrung in reverse. He knew the prankster in an instant — Martin Necas.
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