Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield and Lane Hutson have put together an incredible season with the Canadiens, etching their names into Montreal's history books all while putting the Habs among the top teams heading into the playoffs. With Hutson on the verge of passing Larry Robinson for the most assists by a Habs defenceman, SportsCentre goes By the Numbers to break down the trio's career year.
New York Islanders defenceman Matthew Schaefer has been awarded the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL’s top rookie.
TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston joins Mark Masters to dive into the details behind Craig Berube's dismissal. He also touches on the search for a new head coach and Auston Matthews future.
The Maple Leafs have parted ways with head coach Craig Berube after the team missed the playoffs for the first time since the 2015-16 season. Berube coached two seasons in Toronto, going 84-62-18 and winning the Atlantic Division in 2024-25.
Maple Leafs GM John Chayka says the players really enjoyed being around Craig Berube, and that management did not solicit feedback from them regarding his firing. Chayka reiterates that he views the players as his partners, and wants to align with captain Auston Matthews on the vision and strategy ahead.
John Chayka calls hiring a head coach 'the most critical decision' a general manager has to make, and says the Leafs will take their time in their search for Craig Berube's replacement. Chayka didn't want to get into what he was looking for in the next head coach, but did note the importance of alignment throughout the organization.
Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka calls Craig Berube's firing a 'bigger picture decision' about the path ahead for the organization, and says he hopes to lead with the same class and grace that Berube did in Toronto.
Erik Johnson joins Pat McAfee and breaks down the Avalanche's hot play in the postseason.
Canadiens defenceman Noah Dobson gives his thoughts on the bizarre goal by Tage Thompson in Game 4 in which the puck deflected off the glass, then off Jakub Dobes' leg and in.
After outlasting the Lightning in a back-and-forth series in the first round, the Habs say they're comfortable with the position they're in heading on the road for Game 5 and are confident in their ability to bounce back Thursday night in Buffalo.
Marlies head coach John Gruden and players Easton Cowan and Dakota Mermis shared their reactions to the firing of Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube.
Jake Gardiner played eight seasons with the Leafs and feels the intense attention in the market hindered the team's ability to win in the playoffs. "It's definitely a disadvantage," the retired defenceman said. "It's more challenging to win there."
Jake Gardiner finished his NHL career with the Hurricanes and isn't surprised to see Carolina back in the conference final. The 35-year-old spoke to TSN about what makes Rod Brind'Amour's group so good. Gardiner also revealed the surprising path his career has taken since hanging up his skates.
The Sabres struck back at the Canadiens on Tuesday night to even up their series at 2-2 as it shifts back to Buffalo for Game 5. Head coach Lindy Ruff and forward Josh Doan discuss their expectations for the rest of the series and how the crazy atmosphere in Montreal makes it even more important to defend home ice.
Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff said his team 'lost a lot of momentum from questionable calls' in Game 4, but was happy with how they battled through it to even up the series. Ruff calls out the Canadiens for 'going down easy' and says that it's just part of the playoffs.
20-year-old rookie Konsta Helenius stepped into his first NHL playoff game and thrived for the Sabres, helping them even their series with the Canadiens. Head coach Lindy Ruff and Josh Doan praise the rookie for looking comfortable under the bright lights of the Bell Centre, and are eager to see what else he can bring.
Pavel Dorofeyev ended overtime after just 4:10 as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Anaheim Ducks in Game 5 of their second-round series. VGK leads series 3-2.
Knights' Brayden McNabb ejected after injuring Ducks' Ryan Poehling
The Canadiens held a 2-1 lead after the first period but Tage Thompson and Zach Benson both scored power play goals and the Sabres would hold on to take Game 4. Series tied 2-2.
Claire Hanna is joined by Pierre LeBrun and Arpon Basu to discuss the Canadiens power play that went 1-7 in Game 4, the goaltending change by the Sabres and what adjustments the Habs have to make for Game 5.
After getting outscored 11-3 over their last two games, the Sabres responded with a big win in Montreal to even up the series. Craig Button discusses what Buffalo did right and how the Canadiens need to respond for Game 5.
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