Tag: Montreal Canadiens

Ducks’ Power Play Gets on Track in 3–2 Win Over Canadiens

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Mason McTavish and Jakob Silfverberg scored power-play goals in the third period and the Anaheim Ducks extended their point streak to five games, beating the Montreal Canadiens 3–2 on Friday night, Mar. 3. Jayson Megna also scored for Anaheim, which is 4–0–1 during its streak. John Gibson stopped 26 shots. Jonathan Drouin had a…


Ducks Muster Some Defense in 5–2 Road Win Over Canadiens

John Klingberg scored two goals for the visiting Anaheim Ducks in a 5–2 win against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night, Dec. 15. Adam Henrique and Frank Vatrano each had a goal and an assist, Troy Terry also scored, and Lukas Dostal made 23 saves for the Ducks. who came in on a three-game losing…


Ducks’ Defense Holds in 5–2 Road Win Over Canadiens

John Klingberg scored two goals for the visiting Anaheim Ducks in a 5–2 win against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night, Dec. 15. Adam Henrique and Frank Vatrano each had a goal and an assist, Troy Terry also scored, and Lukas Dostal made 23 saves for the Ducks, who came in on a three-game losing…


Montreal Canadiens Goalie Apologizes for Timing of Social Media Post, Reiterates Opposition to Gun Control Bill

Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price has apologized for the timing of his social media posts criticizing Liberal gun control legislation in the days leading up to the anniversary of the École Polytechnic massacre but said he stands by his original comments and meant no disrespect. Price wrote in an Instagram post on Dec. 3 that he…


Quebec Election: Party Leaders Say New Habs Captain Suzuki Needs to Learn French

Several of Quebec’s major party leaders say newly appointed Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki needs to learn French. Coalition Avenir Québec leader François Legault said the Habs made an “excellent choice,” describing the centre as one of the team’s best players, before adding that Suzuki now has to learn French. The Montreal Canadiens announced the…


Fans Pay Tribute to Hockey Hall of Famer Guy Lafleur

MONTREAL—Emotions ran high in Montreal on Sunday as thousands of Guy Lafleur’s fans gathered to pay tribute to the Montreal Canadiens legend. The almost three−hour−long lineup to enter the Bell Centre, the team’s current home, created a sense of camaraderie among fans of all ages — most of them were proudly wearing Lafleur’s jersey. Greggory…


NHL Roundup: Ben Chiarot, Canadiens Douse Flames in OT

Ben Chiarot scored his second goal of the game at 1:03 of overtime and the visiting Montreal Canadiens knocked off the Calgary Flames 5–4 on Thursday. Mike Hoffman tallied a goal and three assists, Nick Suzuki had a goal and two assists, and Andrew Hammond made 30 saves for Montreal, which has won six of…


NHL Roundup: Jets Blow Four-Goal Lead, Come Back to Rout Habs

Andrew Copp provided the tiebreaking score late in the second period and Mark Scheifele had two goals and an assist as the Winnipeg Jets overcame blowing a four-goal lead to cool off the visiting Montreal Canadiens with an 8–4 victory on Tuesday. After Josh Anderson scored Montreal’s fourth straight goal at 4:08 of the second…


NHL Roundup: Cole Caufield Helps Habs End 10-Game Skid

Cole Caufield tied the game with 10 seconds left in regulation and scored the game-winner 2:22 into overtime as the Montreal Canadiens snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 3–2 victory over the visiting St. Louis Blues on Thursday. Caufield’s heroics gave new coach Martin St. Louis his first victory in four tries. It also…


NHL Roundup: Jeff Skinner Tallies 4 Goals as Sabres Beat Canadiens

Jeff Skinner scored four goals and had an assist in a 5–3 win for the visiting Buffalo Sabres over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday. Tage Thompson also scored and Craig Anderson made 29 saves for the Sabres, who snapped a three-game losing streak. Skinner completed the hat trick on a delayed penalty at 8:16 of…