Here are the Montreal Canadiens and NHL news items you may have missed on Thursday.
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- The Canadiens found themselves in a hole early in Game 5 against the Buffalo Sabres, but as has been the case all year, they were at their best once they faced a little adversity. The Habs’ dominant effort led to a thrilling 6-3 win in Buffalo. [Canadiens Highlights: Comeback Kings Crush Sabres]
- Given that defenseman Arbor Zekaj played less than 4 minutes in Game 4, there was talk that he would be replaced in the lineup for Game 5 by Jaden Struble. All things considered, the third pairing is a no-brainer. More than anything, depth defensemen need consistency to find their rhythm. [Canadiens Defensive Situation: Xhekaj Or Struble]
- With all due respect to Lindy Ruff, the diving accusations of Game 4 are as old as milk.
Slafkowski tapped on the helmet, closed out for high-sticking.
G5’s first penalty: pic.twitter.com/LWz7fZftUl
– Montreal Hockey Now (@MTLhockeynow) 15 May 2026
- They weren’t the worst cases of embellishment in NHL history, but the adage about houses of stone and glass comes to mind.
Dobbs, Czekaj, and the Oscar-worthy response: pic.twitter.com/l48wqyWRdh
– Montreal Hockey Now (@MTLhockeynow) 15 May 2026
- Regardless of the outcome of Thursday night’s Game 5, it’s always interesting to hear Martin St.-Louis’ calm and straightforward approach to coaching hockey.
“Play the way we know it.” @sportsnetkyle Chatting with Marty St. Louis before Game 5 in Buffalo pic.twitter.com/mFkI8AcA10
– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) 14 May 2026
- Victoire is also known for her fair share of late-game drama. Montreal tied Game 1 of the PWHL Finals in the final seconds of the third period, and went on to win it in overtime when a puck bounced off Abby Roque’s head.
Are. You. Just kidding.
Victoire tied the game with 2.1 seconds to go in regulation!
It’s Nicole Gosling! #PWHL pic.twitter.com/kIFCw2W8nN
– TSN (@TSN_Sports) 15 May 2026
- Game 6 is scheduled for Saturday night at 8 p.m., an odd start time to say the least. And now, let’s have a different start time for Game 7 if necessary. The final game of the series, scheduled for Monday, has been postponed to 7 to 7:30 pm ET.
Schedule Update: @CanadiensMTL versus @BuffaloSabres Potential Game 7 set for May 18 at 7:30 pm ET. https://t.co/Me1thpZ11p #Stanley Cup pic.twitter.com/jZVOpngzwL
– NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) 14 May 2026
- Former Hub Brett Kulak is clearly a lucky charm. Following his trade to the Colorado Avalanche, the veteran defender is headed to the conference finals for the fifth time in just six years.
Brett Kulak reached the West Finals for the 5th time in 6 years
2021 : MTL
2022, 2024 and 2025: EDM
2026 : Colonel– Guillaume Villemaire (@GVillemaire13) 14 May 2026
- I have to admit, this is the first time I’ve seen this aquatic pre-game ritual between zekas and athletic therapists.
Our healers are hot, the match can begin
Our healers are warmed up, now the games can begin#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/N78BWLfZAW
– X – Canadiens Montreal (@CanadiensMTL) 14 May 2026
- Tage Thompson was right to suggest that the Sabers need to take fewer penalties in Game 5. For what it’s worth, the Sabers avoided penalties for more than 40 minutes on Thursday night.
According to Tage Thompson, the Sabers need to be more disciplined. pic.twitter.com/b3QZH8tTSQ
– TVA Sports (@TVASports) 14 May 2026
- And they say sports should be fun!
#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/tpeIA3HJO0
– Montreal Hockey Now (@MTLhockeynow) 14 May 2026
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- Sunny Mehta was brought in as general manager to be adventurous, and he certainly has the opportunity to do that this summer via the New Jersey Devils trade. Mehta’s background shows that he is willing to take risks as a former professional poker player, an options trader, and even became a professional musician. So, why wouldn’t he at least try to acquire Quinn Hughes? [New Jersey Devils]
- Who will be the new head coach of the Edmonton Oilers? J Woodcroft? Craig Berube? Bruce Cassidy? Jessica Campbell? The Oilers did what everyone expected and fired head coach Chris Knoblauch. Additionally, he relieved Mark Stuart of his coaching duties. Oilers general manager Stan Bowman issued a statement on May 14, making the move official. [Edmonton Oilers]
- The Toronto Maple Leafs’ new brain trust John Chayka and Mats Sundin have not yet had their talks with captain Auston Matthews. But when they do, they hope to find out what his intentions are. [Toronto Maple Leafs]
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