Ultimate Performer Powered by Stihl: Mitch Marner
Mitch Marner recorded his first career playoff hat-trick and added an assist in Game 3, earning him Ultimate Performer Powered by Stihl honours.
What is making the Habs such a good bounce back team in these playoffs?
After Montreal improved to 4-0 after a loss in this year's playoffs, TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun joins Mark Masters to explain what is making the Habs such a good bounce back team, and why Tage Thompson is on the hot seat amid his goal drought. LeBrun also praises the Canadiens' depth scoring for coming through again.
NHL: Canadiens 5, Sabres 1
Alex Newhook had two goals, again providing Montreal with some much-needed secondary scoring, Jakub Dobes made 29 saves, and the Canadiens beat the Sabres to even their second-round playoff series. Series tied 1-1.
Gaunce believes Dobes' bounce back performance in Game 2 will inspire Habs
TSN Hockey analyst Cameron Gaunce joins SportsCentre to share how impressed he was by Jakub Dobes' response in Game 2 after a less-than-stellar performance in Game 1. Gaunce also discusses Montreal's ability to get goals from unlikely sources, and if the Habs can win the series if Cole Caufield's goal drought continues.
Newhook, Dobes shine as Habs flip the script to take Game 2 in convincing fashion
The TSN Hockey panel breaks down the Canadiens' impressive bounce back performance in Game 2, Noah Dobson's heads up play to assist on Alex Newhook's goal to shift momentum in Montreal favour, and Jakub Dobes' impressive 29-save effort.
McDavid, MacKinnon, Kucherov named three finalists for Hart Trophy
Oilers centre Connor McDavid, Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov and Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon have been named the three finalists for the 2025-26 Hart Memorial Trophy.
What adjustments will Habs make in Game 2?
After a disappointing performance in Game 1, what can we expect to see from the Canadiens tonight as they look to even up the series against the Sabres? TSN's Mark Masters and Pierre LeBrun discuss.
Habs look to go 1-1 in Buffalo before series shifts back to Montreal
The Canadiens will look to pick up a win tonight in Buffalo and even the series before it shifts back to Montreal on Sunday. The TSN Hockey playoffs panel tees up Game 2.
The Talking Point: Between Avs/Canes which team is the scariest?
The Avalanche and Hurricanes have combined for a 13-0 record to start these NHL Playoffs, but which team would you consider the scariest to face? Peter Laviolette shares his perspective in Friday's Talking Point.
'He's a rat': Guhle knows Benson's game after history in junior
Zach Benson finished with a pair of helpers in the Sabres Game 1 win. Kaiden Guhle credits Benson for being a 'skilled player' but also calls him a rat, after having played him back in junior.
'I don't hate it': Habs appreciate Hutson's accountability
Martin St. Louis discusses Lane Hutson taking accountability for his mistake in Game 1 and appreciates the youngsters mentality. The whole team knows Hutson will bounce back tonight as they look to even up the series.
What makes the Canadiens so good at turning the page?
After dropping Game 1 in Buffalo, the Canadiens are looking to earn the split tonight before the series shifts back to Montreal. They discuss their history of bouncing back from losses and explain why they're so good at 'turning the page'.
The Talking Point: How do Habs get star players going?
Cole Caufield has one goal through eight games, while Juraj Slafkovsky has one assist since his hat trick against Tampa in Game 1. How does Martin St. Louis get his young talent firing against the Sabres? Former NHL head coach Peter Laviolette sheds light on what he might try in Friday's Talking Point.
NHL: Hurricanes 4, Flyers 1
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 Hurricanes win their seventh straight playoff game, 4-1 over the Flyers in Game 3 on Thursday night. CAR leads series 3-0.
Ultimate Performer Powered by Stihl: Jordan Staal
Jordan Staal picked up two points to help the Hurricanes push the Flyers to the brink of the elimination earning him Ultimate Performer Powered by Stihl honours for Thursday night.
Hurricanes push Flyers to the brink of elimination while improving to 7-0 in the playoffs
Frederik Andersen has put up historic numbers so far in the Stanley Cup playoffs for the Hurricanes giving up no more than two goals a game in his seven wins, and registering two shutouts. TSN Hockey analyst Martin Biron joins SportsCentre to share if he thinks Andersen should be the Conn Smythe favourite right now, and if the Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche are going to meet in the Stanley Cup final.
Jaccob Slavin somehow stops the puck from going in
Jaccob Slavin makes a ridiculous goal-line save for the Hurricanes.
Jordan Staal quiets Philly crowd with Carolina opening goal
Jordan Staal nets power-play goal to quiet the crowd in Philadelphia.
Makar, Dahlin and Werenski named Norris Trophy finalists
Cale Makar, Rasmus Dahlin and Zach Werenski were named finalists for the Norris Trophy, given annually to the defenseman voted the best at his position. Werenski, a runner-up last season, and Dahlin have never won the Norris while Makar is looking to become the 10th player to capture the award at least three times.
Basu: 'Habs will need Caufield to pop one in eventually if they want to advance'
Mark Masters is joined by TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun and The Athletic's Arpon Basu to discuss how they felt about what Cole Caufield had to say during his media availability, Lane Hutson being hard on himself after his gaffe in Game 1, and how confident and relaxed the Canadiens appeared on Thursday.
Habs Ice Chips: Caufield insists confidence is still there
Cole Caufield's production in these playoffs for the Canadiens has cooled off compared to his mammoth regular season where he compiled a career-high 51 goals. TSN's Mark Masters has more on the mindset of the Habs' goal scorer, who said he expects more from himself.
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