Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories and content you may have missed on Friday.
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Now that the University of Michigan has been eliminated from the Frozen Four, the spotlight is on Michael Hayes. Hayes is expected to sign a contract in the next few days, and once that is done, the main issue will be his usage. Ideally, the Canadians would put him in a favorable position to thrive as a rookie. [Finding The Ideal Canadiens Lineup Spot For Top Prospect Hage]
Check out all 50 goals scored by Habs sniper Cole Caufield this season. You'll notice that not a single one of them happened into an empty net.
Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki, lost in excitement Thursday, now has more points than any other captain in team history with 98.
Nick Suzuki now has the most points (98) by a Canadiens captain in a season. it's nothing
Nick Suzuki now has the most points (98) by a Canadiens captain in a season. let that sink in#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/Mxxw4TC6yH
- X - Canadiens Montreal (@CanadiensMTL) 10 April 2026
Josh Anderson, who has increased the intensity level in recent games, suggests the Habs will not be intimidated by teams like the Lightning. Tampa Bay is known for its flashy style of play, which has become a calling card for Florida-based teams.
Josh Anderson after last night's Habs win vs. the Lightning:
"I think we're a tough team to play against when we're on the field. We knew it was going to be a tough battle tonight. We knew how they've been playing the last few years, bringing physicality. We can bring that... pic.twitter.com/kJnR6IKkDj
- /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) 10 April 2026
The Canadians were given Friday off, which meant no one skated in Brossard. Even Lane Hutson was not seen on the ice, a clear sign that the team was serious about its players' comfort.
‼️Off day for everyone today in Brossard: even injured players and survivors will not skate.‼️
I'm told the players celebrated Cole Caulfield's 50th goal last night. This probably clarifies the situation. 🤷♂️
Reminder: Nick Suzuki... pic.twitter.com/3IE9YzJX6J
- Patrick Guillet (@PatGuillet) 10 April 2026
ICYMI: Cole Caufield has officially reached the 50-goal mark after scoring early against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night. Check out some of the stats powering his impressive season. [Caufield’s 50 Goals By The Numbers]
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The New Jersey Devils appear to be completely fixated on Sunny Mehta, who is certainly the hottest name on the front-office market. But if the Devils can bring back their former analytics director as general manager, their next port of call should be Brendan Shanahan. [New Jersey Devils]
As the regular season winds down, the NHL playoff picture is heating up. With just days left in the 2026 regular season, several division titles and wild card spots remain undecided, setting up a chaotic finish that could reshape the Stanley Cup playoff bracket. Here are eight predictions for how the final stretch of the NHL regular season will unfold. [NHL]
Following the Boston Bruins' practice Friday morning at Warrior Ice Arena, Marco Sturm announced that James Hagens would not make his debut for the Bruins on Saturday. [Boston Bruins]
