Cole Caufield's impressive performance, with a goal and an assist, propelled the Montreal Canadiens to a commanding 6-3 victory over the Washington Capitals in Game 3 of their playoff series. The Canadiens cut Washington's series lead to 2-1, showcasing a dynamic offensive display with contributions from Christian Dvorak, Nick Suzuki, Juraj Slafkovsky, and Alex Newhook.

Both teams saw their starting goalies exit due to injuries, adding to the chaos of the match that included a bench-clearing brawl. The Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, Connor McMichael, and Jakob Chychrun were unable to overcome the Canadiens' momentum as they rallied in front of a sold-out Bell Centre crowd, marking their first playoff game with full capacity since 2017. With the series shifting back to Montreal for Game 4, anticipation builds for another electrifying encounter.

The Montreal Canadiens faced a tough challenge against the Washington Capitals, losing 3-2 in overtime during their playoff opener. The Capitals' physicality was evident, outhitting the Canadiens 42 to 33, with notable hits from Alex Ovechkin and Tom Wilson. Canadiens' coach Martin St. Louis hinted at the potential return of Arber Xhekaj, a bruising defenseman, for Game 2, emphasizing the need for a physical response. Alex Newhook noted the Canadiens' capability to match the Capitals' intensity, asserting their strength and pace could help even the series.

Xhekaj, affectionately dubbed 'The Sheriff', offers a gritty presence on the ice, although his style carries the risk of penalties. St. Louis must consider lineup implications before deciding on his return. The Canadiens displayed resilience towards the end of Game 1, scoring late to push the game into overtime before Ovechkin sealed the win. Both teams understand that playoff hockey demands heightened physical and strategic play.

The Montreal Canadiens extended their winning streak to four games with a 4-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres. Cole Caufield, Josh Anderson, and Alex Newhook were instrumental in the win, along with Jake Evans, who sealed the game with an empty-net goal. Jakub Dobes made 23 saves, showcasing solid defensive effort. The Sabres, despite scoring through Alex Tuch and Jiri Kulich, face a tough run, having lost two straight games. Newhook's key goal towards the end of the second period shifted momentum in the Canadiens' favor.

Montreal's victory marks their third win over Buffalo this season, putting them in a strong position to complete a season sweep in their next matchup. The Sabres, however, find themselves in last place in the Eastern Conference following a promising stretch of play. Lane Hutson also made headlines, moving into second place for points by a rookie defenseman in Canadiens history.

Cole Caufield’s overtime heroics secured a thrilling 4-3 victory for the Montreal Canadiens against the San Jose Sharks, marking his 28th goal of the season. Captain Nick Suzuki shone brightly, netting two goals in the first period to extend his personal multi-point streak. Montreal displayed resilience, overcoming deficits three times during regulation. Rookie Owen Beck notched his first NHL point, assisting on Alex Newhook’s goal, while goaltender Samuel Montembeault made crucial saves to seal the win. San Jose continues to struggle, facing their third consecutive defeat and remaining at the bottom of the NHL standings.

The All-Star weekend brought back excitement with the return of the Montreal Canadiens' annual skills competition, especially after its absence this season. The event showcased thrilling contests, including speed skating, relay racing, accuracy shooting, hardest shot, and a unique shootout round.

Alex Newhook emerged victoriously in the fastest skater event while Cole Caufield triumphed against Nick Suzuki in the relay race. The hardest shot contest was highlighted by Arber Xhekaj, who defended his title with a 101.2 MPH shot, edging out Mike Matheson. The standout moment came from rookie Jennifer Gardiner of the PWHL’s Montreal Victoire, who shattered accuracy shooting records with a remarkable 9.457 seconds.