Marc Dumont
Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories, and content you may have missed on Monday.
Montreal Canadiens News
- The Canadiens opted to send defenceman Adam Engstrom to the Laval Rocket (AHL). Laval is in the midst of their own playoff push, currently down 2-1 in their series versus the Toronto Marlies. They’ll be in much better shape now that the best defenceman from the regular season is back in the mix. This also means Noah Dobson is no longer at risk of missing any games with his upper-body injury.
Les Canadiens ont cédé le défenseur Adam Engström au Rocket de Laval.
— x – Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) May 4, 2026
The Canadiens have loaned defenseman Adam Engström to the Laval Rocket. pic.twitter.com/2EV19iKgL3
- We asked Canadiens fans who they thought the team’s most valuable player was in the first round, and the results definitely won’t shock you. Jakub Dobes’ name came up early and often. That being said, there were several other Habs players who deserved praise for their performance versus the Tampa Bay Lightning. [Canadiens MVPs From The First Round Of NHL Playoffs]
- Head coach Martin St-Louis was clearly pumped following the series win versus the Lightning. He’s also a big fan of The Wolf of Wall Street, apparently.
"WE'RE NOT LEAVING!"
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) May 4, 2026
Martin St. Louis in the Montreal locker room following Game 7 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/zgbMhRbzdQ
- Phenom Lane “Wayne” Hutson received some much-deserved praise from the National Hockey League Players’ Association.
Wayne Hutson has entered the chat.
— NHLPA (@NHLPA) May 4, 2026
The @CanadiensMTL blueliner set a franchise record, scored a GWG in OT, led his teammates in ice time and so much more as NHLPA Playoff Performer of the Series. #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/v5LDNIHXvX
- There’s no doubt Nick Suzuki (and the rest of the first line) could have done better at 5v5 in the first round, but all things considered, he still had a decent series, as evidenced by the fact that he lead the team in scoring, tied with Hutson (6 points).
Habs captain Nick Suzuki in a game 7 win:
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) May 4, 2026
• 1 goal
• 3 shots (33.33% of Habs shots)
• 3 hits
• 3 blocks
• 22:48 mins pic.twitter.com/8MFZLfEPqO
- Head coach Martin St-Louis opined on Suzuki’s results, suggesting his captain improved as the series progressed.
Habs coach Marty St. Louis yesterday on captain Nick Suzuki:
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) May 4, 2026
“I just felt like he kept getting better as the series went on. Players like him, they just adapt and evolve…Defensively, I felt like he competed so hard. Very courageous, stepping in front of big shots. I think he… pic.twitter.com/vxzMxRPDGE
- Dobes is one of the most competitive athletes you’ll ever meet. Surprisingly, or not, he takes every game quite seriously.
Jakub Dobeš talked to the panel after his AMAZING Game 7 performance 👏🔥
— NHLonTNT (@NHL_On_TNT) May 4, 2026
"I feel like every game I played this year was kind of like a Game 7… I was playing for my life" 😤
Also got a shaving cream pie after 😂 pic.twitter.com/5TML7tKV3r
Sportsnaut Network
- The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery could completely reshape the league’s future, with multiple teams in contention for the No. 1 overall pick. While some franchises enter as clear favourites, history shows the lottery often delivers surprises. [NHL]
- The New Jersey Devils’ decision to swipe Sunny Mehta out from under the Toronto Maple Leafs is looking like outright highway robbery after the Leafs settled for John Chayka as their new general manager on Monday. [New Jersey Devils]
- The Carolina Hurricanes are no strangers to the heated competition of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, nor are they unfamiliar with the Vice Grip-like pressure from their opponents’ passionate fan bases. However, Saturday was a step into uncharted territory with a profound statement from an unexpected source.[Carolina Hurricanes]
