Tag: Montreal Canadiens

NHL Video: New York Rangers defeat the Montreal Canadians 2-1

    After a embarrassing performance in a Game 3 loss on Sunday, the New York Rangers played with a chip on their shoulder Tuesday night, and now their series against the Montreal Canadiens is even. Jesper Fast and Rick…

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NHL Playoff Predictions – Eastern Conference Media Selections Round 1

    We've put together a collection of NHL playoff predictions for the Eastern Conference matchups. We've included media outlets - Dobber Hockey, ESPN, NHL.com, Post Media, Sportsnet, The Fourth Period, USA Today and Yahoo! Sports - with predictions from…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Playoff Previews and Predictions

Montreal Canadiens (1) vs. New York Rangers (WC1) The Canadiens had a tumultuous year, swapping PK Subban for Shea Weber last summer and firing head coach Michael Therrien in favor of Claude Julien  during the season. The Habs may be…

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Eastern Playoff Injuries: Canadiens, Bruins, Senators, Blue Jackets and Penguins

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Arpon Basu: Coach Claude Julien said that defenseman Alexei Emelin is "definitely" out for Game 1. Renaud Lavoie: Defenseman Shea Weber was back at practice yesterday. On the Boston Bruins ... Amalie Benjamin: Defenseman Torey…

Mark Easson

Stanley Cup Playoffs: First Round Matchups and Schedules

NHL: The 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs will get underway on Wednesday. First round schedule, with all times in EST and TV coverage. EASTERN CONFERENCE Montreal Canadiens (A1) vs. New York Rangers (WC1) Wednesday, April 12, 7pm: Rangers @ Canadiens |…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Sabres, Bruins, Sens, Pens, Caps, Habs, Lightning and Coyotes

On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Wawrow: Source with direct knowledge of the situation said that Kyle Okposo's condition is showing signs of improving. John Vogl: Forward Marcus Foligno is finished for the season with a knee injury - out…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Penguins, Canadiens, Capitals, Rangers and Devils

On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Paul Hamilton of WGR 550 reported yesterday that Kyle Okposo is in the Neuro Surgical ICU at a Buffalo hospital. Coach Dan Bylsma said he was "very concerned." Okposo…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Habs, Panthers, Sens, Wings, Devils, Blues and Jets

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Montreal Canadiens: Coach Claude Julien said that defenseman Shea Weber will miss the next two games with a lower-body injury. Stu Cowan: Goaltender Al Montoya (lower-body) was back on the ice at yesterday's morning skate.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Flyers, Jagr, Kings and Canadiens

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Tim Panaccio: The Flyers are in on college free agent Spencer Foo. On Jaromir Jagr and the Los Angeles Kings ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Hearing that it may not be easy for…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Pens, Lightning, Habs, Isles, Wings, Sens, Devils, Bruins, Sabres and Canes

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pens Inside Scoop: Coach Mike Sullivan when asked if he thinks defenseman Kris Letang will be back for the playoffs: "Yes" Pens Inside Scoop: Forward Jake Guentzel and defenseman Ron Hainsey are game-time decisions tonight.…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Hurricanes, Pens, Leafs, Habs, Wings, Panthers, Devils and Islanders

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Eddie Lack: "I'll keep doing test and rehab today to get back as soon as possible. Great to see the guys this morning thanks to everyone who stayed on the ice yesterday and @DetroitRedWings players…

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NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Flames, Wild and Islanders

On the Vegas Golden Knights, Calgary Flames, Minnesota Wild and the New York Islanders ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Vegas Golden Knights have been watching KHL forwards Evgeny Dadonov and Vadim Shipachyov. Shipachyov is thought to be looking for…

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