Marc Dumont
Here are the Montreal Canadiens and NHL news items you may have missed on Monday.
Montreal Canadiens News
- Now that the Laval Rocket have been eliminated from the AHL playoffs, the Habs have announced the recall of four black aces. Defencemen David Reinbacher and Adam Engstrom will join the fold, as well forwards Florian Xhekaj and Owen Beck. You’ll note they opted not to promote either Joshua Roy or Samuel Blais.
Les Canadiens ont rappelé Owen Beck, Adam Engstrom, David Reinbacher et Florian Xhekaj du Rocket de Laval à titre de réservistes (black aces) pour les séries éliminatoires.
— x – Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) May 11, 2026
The Canadiens have recalled Owen Beck, Adam Engstrom, David Reinbacher and Florian Xhekaj from the Laval… pic.twitter.com/JARmratcQA
- The Habs have received important contributions from a variety of players since the playoffs started, but none have matched the consistency of rookie netminder Jakub Dobes. He’s improved his statistics significantly, and there’s no need to change his style of play, as some suggested. [Jakub Dobes A Beacon Of Consistency For The Canadiens]
- The NHL announced two fines following Game 3. The first was to Beck Malenstyn, who decided it would be a good idea to run Dobes at full speed. The second was to Habs defenceman Arber Xhekaj, who also participated in violent incident, punching Sam Carrick at the final whistle. [Canadiens And Sabres Players Fined Following Game 3 Violence]
- It’s official. Dobes fever is taking over Montreal.
Rue de Lyon à/in Longueuil 🤣 pic.twitter.com/69LsdePcah
— Tony Marinaro (@TonyMarinaro) May 11, 2026
- I didn’t see this one coming. The Centre Vidéotron in Québec City will be hosting a watch party for Game 5. Many moons ago, this would have been a terrible idea, as the Nordiques fans outnumbered Habs fans by a wide margin, but it appears that the rivalry has finally started to cool. [TVA]
- Game 5 of the playoff series between the Montreal Victoire and the Minnesota Frost has been postponed due to an issue related to illness.
Tonight’s Game 5 of the PWHL Walter Cup Playoffs has been postponed due to player safety concerns related to illness.
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) May 11, 2026
A new date for the game will be announced once medical guidance confirms it is appropriate to resume play.
Medical assessment has determined that the symptoms… pic.twitter.com/5C9xrEX6CA
- Wait. Are they remaking a modern version of the classic movie Twins?
Lane Hutson et @Oli_Rioux
— Peter Yannopoulos (@PeteYannopoulos) May 11, 2026
Un match de basketball 🏀 1-1 ensemble après la saison! #GoHabsGo @CanadiensMTL @ChantalMachabee pic.twitter.com/XZ7PTELjrA
Sportsnaut Network
- The New Jersey Devils are officially locked in at 12th overall in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft. If you’ve read thus far, you’ll know we’ve advocated that the Devils should be aggressive in pursuit to move the pick in a trade to bring in a top-six forward that will immediately impact the roster. Preferably on Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt‘s line.[New Jersey Devils]
- The front office of the Boston Bruins made one thing clear this week: there is more work to be done. Both Bruins president Cam Neely and general manager Don Sweeney mentioned bringing in speed and skill at the end-of-season press conference on Wednesday. While they were happy with the culture and identity that the team built, as well as making the playoffs, there is more to be done before the Bruins are contenders for the Stanley Cup. [Boston Bruins]
- Through the first three games of their second-round series, the power play had been actively hurting the Anaheim Ducks. But that all changed Sunday night. [Anaheim Ducks]
