Marc Dumont
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Here are the Montreal Canadiens and NHL news items you may have missed on Friday.
Montreal Canadiens News
- Heading into Game 5 versus the Carolina Hurricanes, all eyes were on the Canadiens’ top line. They produced a decent amount of points in the playoffs, but their 5v5 results left a lot to be desired. [All Eyes On First Line As Canadiens Face Elimination]
- Rather than attempting to change his lineup after three straight losses, head coach Martin St-Louis reloaded with the very same players for Game 5. [Canadiens Vs Hurricanes G5 Preview: Adversity On Tap, Xhekaj]
- The Habs suffered the same result as previous games, being outplayed, outshot, and outchanced by a wide margin. In the end, the Hurricanes emerged with a well-deserved 6-1 win, not to mention a ticket to the 2026 Stanley Cup Final. [Canadiens Highlights: That’ll Do, Habs, That’ll Do]
- Fresh off a playoff elimination, it may not feel like the Habs in an encouraging situation, but all things considered, their future is incredibly bright. They’re the youngest team in the league, and they’re still not done rebuilding. [Canadiens Evolution: Silver Linings Impossible To Ignore]
- Speaking of the future, it’s always important to get an outside opinion on the situation, and most pundits agree the Habs are set up for success.
"I really think this team has what it takes to compete for years." @kbieksa3, @strome18, and @KellyHrudey discuss the bright future of the Habs after they were eliminated by the Canes in the Eastern Conference Final pic.twitter.com/FOpQQ1wnLY
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) May 30, 2026
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- Check out the view from the other side of the rink, and don’t forget to visit our sister site. [Carolina Hurricanes]
- Too many recent seasons of underperformance from the New Jersey Devils has led to widespread debate: How much is the core to blame? Regardless of your opinion, it’s undeniable that a lack of depth scoring, inconsistent defence and shoddy goaltending has all played a role in the Devils’ recent failures. To pin it all on the core would be disingenuous. [New Jersey Devils]
- The IIHF Disciplinary Panel handed New Jersey Devils and Switzerland forward Timo Meier a one-game suspension following a controversial play during their matchup against Sweden at the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championship. [New Jersey Devils]
