Stanley Cup playoffs
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sportsCanadiens Fall in OT as Hurricanes Even Eastern Conference Final
Montreal Canadiens lose 3-2 in overtime to Carolina Hurricanes; Game 2 sees tight defensive play and a concerning injury to Lane Hutson.
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sportsCrosby Squashes Retirement Talk, Vows to Play On
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby dismisses retirement rumors, stating he plans to play beyond this season and is taking his contract year by year.
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sportsNewfoundlanders Pack Bars to Cheer Hometown Hero Alex Newhook's Playoff Heroics
Fans in Newfoundland pack bars to cheer Alex Newhook as he leads the Montreal Canadiens to the Eastern Conference final.
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sportsEdmonton Oilers Fire Head Coach Kris Knoblauch After Playoff Exit
The Edmonton Oilers part ways with Kris Knoblauch after early playoff exit, despite two Stanley Cup Final appearances.
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sportsMontreal Barbershop Icon Ménick Says Habs Fever is Unprecedented in 67-Year Career
85-year-old barber Ménick, who cut Guy Lafleur's hair, says current Canadiens playoff frenzy is unlike anything he's witnessed.
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healthCanadiens Stanley Cup Run Offers Temporary Relief for Overcrowded ERs in Montreal
Emergency room visits drop during Montreal Canadiens playoff games as fans delay non-urgent care, providing a brief respite for overwhelmed hospitals.
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sportsMontreal Canadiens Shock Lightning in Game 7, Advance to Second Round
The Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 despite only nine shots. They advance to face the Buffalo Sabres.
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sportsEdmonton Oilers Fans Reel After Shock First-Round Playoff Exit
Oilers fans face bitter disappointment as 2026 Stanley Cup dreams end early against the Ducks, ending two-year final streak.