The New York Rangers traded forward Brett Berard to the Montreal Canadiens for defenseman William Trudeau on June 26. The move provides Berard with a fresh start and a clearer path to the NHL, while the Rangers acquire a left-shot defenseman to balance their pipeline and manage asset risk.
NHL star Connor McDavid was linked to trade rumors after his wife, Lauren Kyle, visited Montreal for an event. The speculation, fueled by social media, was quickly debunked, highlighting the rapid spread of offseason chatter.
Claude Lemieux's brain will be donated to Boston University's CTE Center for research into the long-term effects of repetitive brain injuries. Lemieux, who died by suicide at 60, played nearly 1,500 NHL games and won the Stanley Cup four times.
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson suffered an awkward collision in overtime against the Carolina Hurricanes but head coach Martin St. Louis provided a positive update, easing fears about his availability for the NHL playoffs.
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson suffered an awkward collision in overtime against the Carolina Hurricanes, causing concern among fans. However, head coach Martin St. Louis provided a positive update, indicating Hutson escaped serious injury and is expected to continue playing.
Matthew Knies trade rumors swirl as Chicago Blackhawks, Montreal Canadiens, and Utah Mammoth show interest in the Toronto Maple Leafs' young forward.
Montreal Canadiens defeated the favored Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Sunday. Alex Newhook scored the winning goal in the third period, while Jakub Dobes made 29 saves in the victory. Montreal will face the Buffalo Sabres in Round 2, while Tampa Bay suffers a first-round exit for the fourth consecutive season.
Juraj Slafkovsky scored his third power-play goal 1:22 into overtime to lift Montreal to a 4-3 victory over Tampa Bay in Game 1 of their first-round series. The 22-year-old became the youngest player in NHL history with a hat trick in a postseason opener, passing Wayne Gretzky. Slafkovsky also became the first player in NHL history with three power-play goals in any postseason game.
