There is no team-town connection in Canada quite like Montreal, especially now after a methodical rebuild has the Canadiens riding high into the playoffs. "Ça Sent La Coupe", which translates to "It smells like the Cup", is a favourite expression for Habs fans come playoff time, and, as Michael Farber explains in this essay, there is something in the air in Montreal.
Thatcher Demko talks about the major surgery he underwent and the 'mental warfare' he's been dealing with. The Canucks goalie says he wondered what his future would look like but he'll be in a great spot in a couple of months is very excited to get back on the ice.
The Oilers, Senators and Canadiens are all gearing up to start their playoff runs. Our team of hockey experts tee up each matchup as they all look to bring the Stanley Cup back to Canada.
After his wife announced that she suffered a second miscarriage, Elias Pettersson explains how everything they've had to deal with affected him this season. The Canucks forward also breaks down how he's planning to change his approach in the offseason to get back to being a dynamic player.
Senators defenceman Tyler Kleven was on the ice for practice in a non-contact jersey as Ottawa prepares for their first-round series against the Hurricanes. Head coach Travis Green said that Kleven is “closer” to returning but did not indicate if he’ll play Game 1 on Saturday.
After a disappointing season, finishing seventh in the central division, the Winnipeg Jets clean out their lockers as they head into the off-season. Forward Cole Perfetti hopes the team uses their discouraging finish to come back next season bigger, faster and stronger, Gabe Vilardi expresses faith in the Jets as a playoff team moving forward and Josh Morrissey feels motivated to lead the organization to the post-season in a year's time.
Jonathan Toews reflected on his return to the NHL and the personal journey he's been on throughout the past few years saying he wishes he could have contributed more for the team but is very proud of accomplishing his dream to play in the NHL again and what his future in the league could look like.
Postmedia's Bruce Garrioch joins Claire Hanna to discuss what Linus Ullmark needs to prove in the playoffs after a strong finish to the regular season, and how different the Senators' mindset is entering their first-round series against the Hurricanes compared to last year.
With their series set to start Sunday against Tampa Bay, Kaiden Guhle and the Canadiens are itching to hit the ice and meet the challenge of an experienced playoff team like the Lightning. Goaltender Jacob Fowler says the big stage doesn't intimidate him and is confident in his preparation.
After two straight painful Stanley Cup Final losses, can the Oilers finally get over the hump and claim that elusive ring? TSN's Ryan Rishaug and the TSN Hockey panel discuss if Edmonton can get back to its third consecutive Final and lift the Cup.
Watch LIVE as the Canucks meet with the media to wrap up their disappointing last-place finish this season, right here on TSN.ca.
The Canadiens enter the first round of the playoffs without defenceman Noah Dobson, who will be re-evaluated in two weeks. How could Dobson's injury impact the Habs' chances against the Lightning? Can Montreal handle Tampa Bay's physicality over a full seven-game series? TSN's Kenzie Lalonde and the TSN Hockey panel discuss.
Who deserves the title of Canada's team in this year's playoffs? Which legendary NHLer is the more intriguing returnee to the postseason - Sidney Crosby or John Tortorella? Who's under more pressure to lead the Wild deep into the playoffs - Kirill Kaprizov or Quinn Hughes? The TSN Hockey panel has the answers in this playoff edition of The Quiz.
After being second last in the Eastern Conference at the end of January, the Senators surged up the standings and look very dangerous going into the playoffs. TSN's Claire Hanna and the TSN Hockey panel break down Ottawa's incredible improvement and discuss what has to happen for the Sens to upset the Hurricanes in the first round.
TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joins James Duthie to unveil the way he sees the playoffs breaking down and which teams he believes will meet in the Stanley Cup Final.
With the NHL playoffs set to start on Saturday, the TSN Hockey panel makes its picks for each round and who will win the Stanley Cup.
The Senators say they learned a lot in last year's first-round series against the Maple Leafs, and admit to maybe being 'too hyped up' heading into the playoffs last season. The Sens will draw on that experience against the Hurricanes and come into the clash more confident and poised.
The Senators discuss their excitement to take on the Hurricanes in the first-round of the playoffs and know they head into the matchup against 'the best team in the East' as underdogs. The Sens have a lot of belief that they have what it takes to win the Stanley Cup and are looking forward to step one of that journey on Saturday.
The TSN Hockey panel breaks down what it will take for the Canadiens, Senators and Oilers to win their first round matchups in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
The Vancouver Canucks have fired general manager Patrik Allvin after finishing the season last in the NHL with 14 fewer points than the 31st-place Chicago Blackhawks. The Canucks posted a dismal 25-49-8 record this year, missing the playoffs for the second straight season after finishing first in the Pacific Division in 2023-24. TSN's Farhan Lalji weighs in on where the Canucks could go from here in terms of finding a replacement.
Back in December, the Sabres appeared to be trending toward another last-place finish, but a road trip to Western Canada that month catalyzed their resurgence, which culminated in their first division title since 2010. ESPN's Emily Kaplan has more on Buffalo breaking a 14-year playoff drought, the longest the NHL has ever seen.
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