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'We're really thankful for him': Vegas players happy with Tortorella's approach on and off ice

After an up and down season, the Golden Knights fired Bruce Cassidy, and hired John Tortorella as head coach with eight games left. Tortorella said that it wasn't hard to put forth his message, and that bonding through experiences have helped build relationships. The players also admitted that they like Tortorella's straight-up approach and communication as they believe he has their best interests at heart.

June 01, 2026 at 3:28PM EDT

'You know what to expect': Veteran Vegas players comfortable with surrounding circus of Cup Final

The Golden Knights last won the Stanley Cup in 2023, and have a number of returning players from that time. Understanding the pressure that a Cup Final brings on and off of the ice, Vegas says that it makes it easier to deal with and aren't bothered by the extra attention.

June 01, 2026 at 3:27PM EDT

'We are going to play our game': Vegas not concerned about starting in Carolina

While the Golden Knights say that they respect the Hurricanes, they won't break down how they play, and will just stick to their game. Vegas also believe that they can win games at home and on the road, and aren't concerned with starting the Stanley Cup Final in Carolina.

June 01, 2026 at 3:26PM EDT

Gallagher on Habs future: ‘It’s pretty clear I’ll be moving on’

Brendan Gallagher thanks Canadiens' fans for embracing him throughout his career but understands it's time for a change. He touches on not getting an opportunity later in the playoffs and says he felt like he could've helped the team.

June 01, 2026 at 1:24PM EDT

‘I want to stay here’: Demidov wants to be in Montreal for as long as possible

Ivan Demidov is entering the final year of his entry level contract with the Canadiens but says his goal is to remain in Montreal for as long as possible with his next deal.

June 01, 2026 at 12:56PM EDT

Tulsky sidesteps, Brind'Amour answers question about Canes' attempt to acquire Marner

Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky was asked about his attempt to acquire Mitch Marner from the Leafs prior to the last season's trade deadline and while he would not comment on a player under contract with another team, head coach Rod Brind'Amour couldn't help but chime in.

June 01, 2026 at 12:55PM EDT

'Nobody's going to remember who comes second': Brind'Amour says Canes have more to do

Rod Brind'Amour spoke about the need to win for his team to be perceived as one that has broken through. The Hurricanes head coach also touched on the quick transition from winning the Western Conference Final to preparing for the Stanley Cup Final.

June 01, 2026 at 12:53PM EDT

Laine recaps 'frustrating' season, unsure of what his future holds

Patrik Laine says he didn't play a lot of hockey this year, which wasn't ideal and is unsure of what his future holds at this point.

June 01, 2026 at 12:47PM EDT

Newhook happy to elevate with the bigger role he was given

Alex Newhook discusses the steps he took in the playoffs and is grateful he was able to produce when given more opportunity.

June 01, 2026 at 12:18PM EDT

Habs' top line had trouble adjusting to extra attention in playoffs: 'It was a learning lesson'

The Canadiens top line discuss their production dip in the playoffs and why they were getting much more attention than they had been in the regular season.

June 01, 2026 at 12:17PM EDT

The Talking Point: Top three x-factors in Stanley Cup Final

TSN Hockey analyst Bruce Boudreau shares his top three x-factors for the Stanley Cup Final between the Golden Knights and Hurricanes, which kicks off in Carolina on Tuesday night.

June 01, 2026 at 12:12PM EDT

Suzuki discusses Habs' bright future: ‘We’re already looking forward to next year’

Canadiens' captain Nick Suzuki says it's always disappointing to lose but knows their team is young and is already looking forward to next year knowing the potential they have.

June 01, 2026 at 12:03PM EDT

'I was good enough to play': Guhle reveals he was playing through 'something'

Canadiens defenceman Kaiden Guhle wouldn't get into details but did admit he was playing through 'something' in the playoffs.

June 01, 2026 at 11:42AM EDT

‘Honestly, I sucked’: Caufield expects more from himself after his playoff performance

A candid Cole Caufield was critical of his playoff performance after the Canadiens were knocked out in the Eastern Conference final.

June 01, 2026 at 11:25AM EDT

Slafkovsky admits he should've simplified things in the playoffs

Juraj Slafkovsky reflects on the Canadiens' post-season run and why he learned that he just needs to simplify things, when things aren't going his way.

June 01, 2026 at 11:09AM EDT

‘We didn’t really reach another level’: Hutson on falling short against Canes

Lane Hutson discusses what he and the team learned in their Eastern Conference final loss to the Hurricanes. He discusses the little errors that cost them and why he feels they didn't reach another level against Carolina.

June 01, 2026 at 11:03AM EDT

'It's only going to get harder from here': Dobson discusses Habs' potential

Noah Dobson discusses his return from injury in the Stanley Cup playoffs and why the path to make the final only gets harder, after they were eliminated by the Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference final.

June 01, 2026 at 10:48AM EDT

'Time to go all-in?': Habs await to see what 'opportunities' present themselves

Canadiens' management Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes discuss what opportunities they may have to improve the team in the offseason and if now is the right time to go 'all-in'.

June 01, 2026 at 10:30AM EDT

Gorton on Habs' identity: 'We're in a good spot, could be better'

Canadiens management discusses the team's identity after their run to the Eastern Conference Final and says they learned a lot about what 'team identity' looks like from the Hurricanes.

June 01, 2026 at 10:27AM EDT

Three key matchups that will decide the Stanley Cup

The 12-1 Hurricanes take on a Golden Knights team who just swept the Presidents' Trophy winners in the Stanley Cup Final. What are three key matchups in this series that will decide who wins the Cup? TSN Hockey analyst Martin Biron shares this thoughts

May 31, 2026 at 11:16PM EDT

Key storylines as Golden Knights and Hurricanes prepare to clash in Stanley Cup Final

The Stanley Cup Final between the Golden Knights and Hurricanes will begin Tuesday in Raleigh, North Carolina. SportsCentre looks at the key storylines for the anticipated matchup.

May 31, 2026 at 11:12PM EDT