Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories and content you may have missed on Saturday.
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Cole Caufield played a key role in Montreal's 4–3 shootout victory over the New Jersey Devils, however, he did not score a goal. The elite sniper recorded two assists, helping the Habs earn their eighth consecutive win. With the win the team also reached the 100-point mark. [Canadiens Highlights: 100-Point Season Secured In Exciting Win]
While most of the attention in the race for the Calder Trophy has focused on Beckett Seneca or Matthew Schaeffer, it's worth pointing out that Ivan Demidov is the first rookie to reach the 60-point mark.
Ivan Demidov is the first NHL rookie to reach 60 points this season pic.twitter.com/ZhEqsCpnNr
- /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) 5 April 2026
Bryce Pickford has every chance of scoring a goal. Well, to be more precise, he does a lot in between scoring goals at an impressive rate, but he is not that flashy.
BUZZER BEATER Bryce Pickford!!! 🚨🐅@CanadiensMTL | #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/5XUxXzvXi8
- Medicine Hat Tigers (@tigershockey) 5 April 2026
It was relatively surprising to see veteran Samuel Montembeault serve as Montreal's backup on Saturday, although it should be noted that Jacob Fowler is expected to start the second leg of back-to-back games on Sunday, which explains why Montembeault dressed.
tonight's training
tonight's lineup#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/CFVEle7wRY
- Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) 4 April 2026
It's fair to say that many NHL stars have Montreal as their ideal backup plan. Of course, it would be better if hubs became their ideal destination, but this is a situation that still needs a little work. Thankfully, since Kent Hughes and company took over, Montreal has slowly but surely become a city that star skaters want to play in.
Anze Kopitar reveals where else he's thinking about playing besides L.A.:
"Probably Montreal. I enjoy the city, I enjoy playing there. If I had to pick (another team), it'd probably be the Canadiens." pic.twitter.com/3YhWQIPMi0
- /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) 4 April 2026
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If the New Jersey Devils had made the playoffs this season, the series against the Montreal Canadiens could have been really fun. Alas, there were no playoff chances this year, nor a win against Montreal on Saturday night. [New Jersey Devils]
The Washington Capitals have kept their playoff hopes alive for now. He scored six goals against the red-hot Buffalo Sabers en route to a 6–2 home win on Saturday. [Washington Capitals]
As Barry Trotz's retirement approaches, the Nashville Predators' search for a new general manager is intensifying. Now, a new rumor has surfaced – their victim is being linked to the Carolina Hurricanes. [Carolina Hurricanes]
