Ross Colton and Parker Kelly each scored in the third period, and Mackenzie Blackwood made 19 saves in his first start this postseason as the Avs put a stranglehold on the series against the Wild. Minnesota was outshot 20-5 over roughly the first half of the game by an energized Colorado offence. COL leads series 3-1.
Parker Kelly's first playoff goal ended up being the game-winner for the Avalanche, earning him ltimate Performer Powered by Stihl honours.
Nazem Kadri was a huge deadline addition for the Avalanche, and has delivered in a big way, picking up a point in every game in the series against Minny. Kadri was pivotal in Colorado's Stanley Cup winning team in 2022, so is he looking like the same guy as he did then? TSN Hockey analyst Cameron Gaunce shares his thoughts on this and more.
Do you no longer need a highly-paid, elite goaltender to win a Stanley Cup? Would Hurricanes veteran Brent Burns hoisting the Cup be the best moment since Alex Ovechkin in 2018? Was 19-year-old Macklin Celebrini the perfect choice to captain Canada at the World Hockey Championship? TSN Hockey analyst Carlo Colaiacovo shares his answers in Hot or Not.
Pierre LeBrun and Arpon Basu join Claire Hanna to share their thoughts through the first three games between the Canadiens and Sabres, the evolution of Martin St. Louis as a coach, lessons the Habs can take from their series against Tampa Bay, and more.
The raucous home crowd in Montreal was definitely an advantage for the Canadiens but Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff said his team got off to the start they wanted, but could not maintain that level of play.
The Sabres squandered their home-ice advantage and are now looking to get a split in Montreal to head back home with an even series. Forward Alex Tuch was critical of his own game and said his team needs to come out flying for Game 4.
Canadiens defenceman Noah Dobson explains how he's feeling since returning in Game 7 against the Lightning from an upper-body injury, and describes what his first playoff game at the Bell Centre was like.
Canadiens forward Kirby Dach explains that teammate Cole Caufield is still finding plenty of ways to contribute even when he's not scoring at the pace he was during the regular season.
Canadiens defenceman Kaiden Guhle expresses the confidence the team has in goaltender Jakub Dobes, who has backstopped the team to a series lead over the Sabres with back-to-back impressive performances.
Despite putting themselves in a good position up 2-1 in the series to the Sabres, the Habs discuss the importance of maintaining an even-keeled attitude and focusing on the task at hand.
Martin St. Louis, who was born in Laval, QC, describes what's it's like to be the head coach of the Canadiens amid their playoff run, and how he embraces the passion of Habs fans.
TSN Hockey analyst Carlo Colaiacovo calls Lane Hutson the most exciting NHL defenceman to watch on a nightly basis, and explains what puts the Canadiens blueliner among the league's elite d-men.
Alex Killorn and rookie Beckett Sennecke had a goal and an assist apiece, and the Ducks beat the Golden Knights in Game 4 to even their second-round series. Series tied 2-2.
TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun and Arpon Basu of The Athletic join Claire Hanna to discuss another impressive performance by Jakub Dobes in the playoffs, how close Cole Caufield is to scoring at even strength again, and the Habs' offensive outburst the past two games in the series.
Alex Newhook scored twice for the second consecutive game, Cole Caufield snapped his five-game goal drought, and the Canadiens thumped the Sabres at a raucous Bell Centre to take Game 3. MTL leads series 2-1.
Lane Hutson made two dazzling plays in the second period in Game 3, earning him Ultimate Performer Powered by Stihl honours.
The TSN Hockey panel discusses how the Canadiens completely dominated the Sabres in Game 3, how Jakub Dobes is proving his impressive play in the postseason is no fluke, and why Beck Malenstyn didn't receive more than a minor penalty for steamrolling Dobes in the second period.
Kirby Dach discusses head coach Martin St. Louis' impact on the team and his competitiveness that continues to rub off on the team as the playoffs roll on.
The Canadiens discuss the differences in their series with the Sabres compared to their first round matchup with the Lightning and why it feels like they have a lot more space against Buffalo.
The Canadiens return to the Bell Centre tonight for their first home game against the Sabres. The team is looking forward to the energy in building but know they have to channel it the right way.
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