Marc Dumont
Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories, and content you may have missed on Friday.
Montreal Canadiens News
- It was yet another hard-fought game between the Canadiens and the Lightning, but in the end, the Bolts emerged with a 1-0 overtime win. There will be a Game 7. [Canadiens Highlights: Lightning Force Deciding Game]
- Unfortunately for the organization, the Laval Rocket also dropped their playoff game, losing 6-2 to the Toronto Marlies. Laval actually established a 2-0 lead midway through the first period, but four powerplay goals from the Marlies was simply too much to handle. [AHL]
- One of the main reasons the Canadiens have managed to keep pace with the Lightning is the play of the team’s third line. Or is it their fourth line? Either way, Alexandre Texier, Kirby Dach, and Zachary Bolduc are scoring at a first-line pace. [Caufield Among Finalists For Lady Byng Memorial Trophy]
- Caufield, one of the players who has struggled at 5v5, was quick to send praise their way.
Cole Caufield today on the Habs line of Bolduc – Dach – Texier:
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) May 1, 2026
“They’ve been unbelievable. To be able to see them own pucks down low and have pucks in the O-zone a lot, it definitely helps our entire team. I think everybody has stepped up in their own way and have brought more… pic.twitter.com/FaqV2hy9po
- Speaking of Bolduc, he’s one of the many young players in the province who was inspired by veteran Brendan Gallagher.
Alors qu’il n’était qu’un enfant, Zachary Bolduc (à gauche sur la photo) s’est rendu à une séance d’autographes à Trois-Rivières.
— Anthony Martineau (@Antho_Martineau) May 1, 2026
Qui signait les autographes ce jour-là? Brendan Gallagher.
Aujourd’hui, ils sont non seulement coéquipiers, mais Zachary Bolduc m’a confié ce… pic.twitter.com/7BXNMB7HTj
- Gallagher is quite appreciative of the support he’s received since being returned to the lineup.
«Le support que j'ai reçu de mes coéquipiers, c'est quelque chose que j'apprécie beaucoup! » – Gallagher pic.twitter.com/iWbaHIfT6o
— TVA Sports (@TVASports) May 1, 2026
- With all due respect to Henrik Lundqvist, there’s clearly a lack of respect for Jakub Dobes in play. Sure, he’s a rookie, but you could argue he’s done as good as veteran Andrei Vasilevskiy.
.@HLundqvist reveals his Eastern Conference HANKINGS 👀 pic.twitter.com/X8pIEEZXN1
— NHLonTNT (@NHL_On_TNT) April 30, 2026
- Le Gros Bill truly epitomized what it meant to be a member of the Montreal Canadiens.
Apparently after being named the very first NHL Conn Smythe winner on this day in 1965:
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) May 1, 2026
Jean Béliveau wasn’t too fond of the trophy nor very keen on taking photos with it initially, since it was a silver replica of Maple Leaf Gardens. https://t.co/aHY4VtnDZp pic.twitter.com/3Laa5oKALw
- Noah Dobson skated on Friday, and from all accounts, it seems like he’s as close as possible to returning to the lineup. There were even some whispers that he was almost cleared to play in Game 6.
Noah Dobson on ice for #Habs morning skate after missing first five games of playoff series vs. Lightning with thumb injury. pic.twitter.com/2rmifJ6dOw
— Stu Cowan (@StuCowan1) May 1, 2026
- Juraj Slafkovsky decided to take a shot at Max Crozier, who was left out of the lineup for Game 6.
Juraj Slafkovsky today on getting hit by the Lightning’s Max Crozier in game 4:
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) May 1, 2026
“He got a good hit. Good for the guy. He doesn’t play much so maybe it makes him play a little more. Gotta take it, it doesn’t matter if I get hit or anything, it’s (about) how I come back. I just… pic.twitter.com/0NRLsMnSO7
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- Everything is under evaluation with the New Jersey Devils for GM Sunny Mehta, until they aren’t. On Friday, Mehta’s made his first changes as the Devils GM who has control of hockey operations. [New Jersey Devils]
- Mehta faces major decisions this summer as he decides on five key New Jersey Devils pending free agents — including one massive ‘maybe’. Priority No.1 for Mehta should be to lock up Nico Hischier as soon as he’s eligible However, he’s got a year left on his deal. It wouldn’t be smart to let it linger, but there is time. [New Jersey Devils]
- The Ottawa Senators have Brady Tkachuk under contract for two more seasons, and trade rumours are heating up. Tkachuk’s future with Ottawa is questionable, despite the captain’s recent comments about the trade rumours [Ottawa Senators]
