The Canadiens feel ready for the regular season despite a shortened training camp, and are well aware of the increased expectations on them this season after a 48-win campaign last year. The Habs are embracing the new standard they set and are eager to rise to the occasion, starting with a matchup with the Maple Leafs on Tuesday.
The Canadiens feel ready for the regular season despite a shortened training camp, and are well aware of the increased expectations on them this season after a 48-win campaign last year. The Habs are embracing the new standard they set and are eager to rise to the occasion, starting with a matchup with the Maple Leafs on Tuesday.
Forward Florian Xhekaj and defenceman Adam Engström secured spots on Montreal's opening night roster, and spoke Monday about their excitement to take another step in their NHL careers. Head coach Martin St. Louis says both players deserved to make the team, and urges them to stay ready to be called into game action.
Gavin McKenna shares his excitement to make his NHL debut Tuesday night when the Toronto Maple Leafs host the Montreal Canadiens in their season opener, and outlines what a successful rookie season will look like for him.
Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka and head coach Jim Hiller discuss how Auston Matthews looked in camp, and Matthews says he "feels good" heading into Toronto's season opener against the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday.
Alex Newhook will start the season centering a line with Ivan Demidov and Juraj Slafkovský, and is excited about the opportunity to play with the two talented wingers. Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis calls Newhook a 'Swiss Army knife' and explains why that line doesn't need to change its identity.
When asked if he feels any different entering this season after cementing himself as an NHL starter and earning a three-year contract extension, Jakub Dobeš says he's still the same guy and will do whatever it takes to help the Canadiens organization.
Juraj Slafkovsky scored and added two assists, and Philip Danault and Noah Dobson each had a goal and a helper to lead the Canadiens to a pre-season victory over the Senators.
Jake DeBrusk scored with just over a minute and a half remaining in the third period as the Canucks ended their pre-season on a high note with a win against the Kraken.
Claude Giroux led the way with a goal and two assists as the Senators defeated the Canadiens in a pre-season, split-squad game.
With the pre-season now concluded for the Montreal Canadiens, TSN Hockey analyst Cheryl Pounder breaks down what signs she's seen from the Habs that show they may be ready to take the next step this season and become a true contender.
Kenzie Lalonde sets up the Canadiens final preseason contest tonight with the Senators in town and why Nick Suzuki will have a familiar opponent.
Mattias Ekholm and Ryan Shea discuss the Oilers new game plan under head coach Mike Babcock and why connectivity and trust are paramount.
Mattias Ekholm discusses his first preseason game of the season and the only game he'll play before the Oilers start their season on Tuesday.
The Canadiens and Senators are facing each other in a pair of split squad games on Saturday. Alex Newhook says they're focusing on details with the regular season right around the corner.
Nick Suzuki talks about playing his brother Ryan for the first time wearing NHL jerseys, when the Canadiens host the Senators in split squad action.
The Flames, who have missed the playoffs in four straight seasons, are in the midst of a rebuild, but do they have enough runway in Calgary to get the pillars in place? Craig Button and Mike Johnson discuss the One Big Question the Flames are facing.
Radek Faksa and Thomas Harley scored, and Stars held on to beat the Wild in a heated preseason finale for both teams.
T.J. Hughes recorded a hat trick and had an assist, Cale Makar also lit the lamp, and the Avalanche handed the Jets a loss in their final preseason game. Stuart Skinner gave up four goals on 32 shots in the loss.
At only 20 years old, Macklin Celebrini has been named captain of the San Jose Sharks. He joined the media along with GM Mike Grier and head coach Ryan Warsofsky to talk about the decision an dmore.
Macklin Celebrini is coming off a career-season and expectations are high for a plyer many people view as the future of the NHL. Now that he has been named captain of the Sharks, what is next for this rising star? Domino's That's Hockey discusses.
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