Martin fired as Montreal Canadiens head coach

2011-12-17T08:30:15Z

(Reuters) - Jacques Martin has been fired as head coach of the Montreal Canadiens, the National Hockey League team said on Saturday.

Martin, winner of the Jack Adams

Penguins forward Neal fined for high-sticking Subban

2011-11-29T11:00:15Z

(Reuters) - Pittsburgh Penguins forward James Neal has been fined $2,500 for high-sticking Montreal Canadiens defenseman P.K. Su...

Struggling Hurricanes fire Maurice, name Muller as new coach

2011-11-28T10:31:50Z

(Reuters) - The struggling Carolina Hurricanes fired coach Paul Maurice on Monday and named former National Hockey League (NHL) All-Star Reuters) - Pittsburgh defenseman Kris Letang suffered a broken nose but battled on to score a controversial overtime goal that gave the Penguins a 4-3 road victory over the Montrea...

Penguins claim controversial overtime win over Canadiens

2011-11-26T20:00:05Z

(Reuters) - Pittsburgh defenseman Kris Letang bounced back from being bloodied by a hit to score a controversial overtime winning goal to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 4-3 road victory over the Reuters) - The New York Islanders overcame the loss of starting netminder Evgeni Nabokov in the first period to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 at Reuters) - The New York Rangers scored three goals in a penalty-filled first period and hung on for a 5-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens at Madison Square Garden on S...

Miller rock solid as Sabres pierce Canadiens

2011-10-19T09:00:39Z

(Reuters) - Buffalo goaltender Ryan Miller backstopped the Sabres to a 3-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Center Tuesday.

Montreal dominated play from the opening faceoff, outshooting Buffalo 41-23 overall, but Miller was brilliant, ...

Winnipeg welcomes NHL back in loss to Montreal

2011-10-09T18:00:05Z

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - Winnipeg welcomed back its beloved Jets on Sunday, as the National Hockey League returned to the western Canadian city 15 years after its heartbreaking exit.

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Bruins raise banner but fall to Flyers on opening

2011-10-07T00:00:05Z

BOSTON (Reuters) - The Boston Bruins hoisted the Stanley Cup champions banner to the rafters Thursday but their National Hockey League season opener fell ...

Predators agree to terms with forward Kostitsyn

2011-07-08T15:30:21Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Nashville Predators have signed restricted free-agent forward Sergei Kostitsyn to a one-year contract worth $2.5 million, the National Ho...

Wisniewski signs six-year deal with Blue Jackets

2011-07-01T10:30:13Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman James Wisniewski to a six-year contract, the National Hockey League (NHL) team said on Fri...

Canadiens re-sign defenseman Markov to three-year deal

2011-06-24T09:30:21Z

MONTREAL (Reuters) - The Montreal Canadiens re-signed Russian defenseman Andrei Markov to a three-year contract, locking up a veteran player who gives the team a solid blue-line presence when he is healthy.

Markov, who has spent each of his 10 NHL

Winnipeg to mark return with season opener against Canadiens

2011-06-23T14:00:12Z

TORONTO (Reuters) - Winnipeg may not have a name or a logo but the NHL's newest team has their first opponent as the league said on Thursday the Montreal Canadiens will provide the opposit...

Canadiens re-sign Pacioretty to a two-year contract

2011-06-20T12:30:13Z

MONTREAL (Reuters) - The Montreal Canadiens have agreed to a two-year contract extension with Max Pacioretty, whose NHL season was cut short by a controversial hit from Boston's

Canucks to battle Bruins for Stanley Cup title

2011-05-29T18:30:32Z

The Vancouver Canucks will try to bring the Stanley Cup home to a Canadian team for the first time since 1993 when they face Boston in the National Hockey League Finals starting Wednesday.

Not since the 1993 Jack Layton and his left-leaning New Democratic Party appear set to play a crucial role in any new government -- and have an outside chance of leading one.

Support for Layton and the NDP, long a marginal party touting higher corporate taxes, a cap and trade system to reduce CO2 em...

Bruins, Lightning advance to second round

2011-04-28T10:30:29Z

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins advanced to the second round of the National Hockey League playoffs with dramatic one-goal victories in seventh-game showdowns Wednesday.

Nathan Horton scored 5:43 into ...

Bruins edge Canadiens in OT to advance

2011-04-28T01:30:24Z

Nathan Horton scored 5:43 into over-time to give the Boston a 4-3 victory over Montreal that advanced the Bruins into the second round of the National Hockey League playoffs.

Boston defeated the Canadiens four games to three i...

Bruins' Ference fined $2,500 for obscene gesture

2011-04-22T19:30:07Z

TORONTO (Reuters) - Boston Bruins defenseman Andrew Ference has been fined $2,500 for making an obscene gesture to the crowd during Game Four against the MONTREAL (Reuters) - The Boston Bruins clawed their way back into the NHL first-round playoff series against Montreal with a 4-2 road win over the Canadiens on Monday.

The Bruins lost the first two games of the best-of-seven Eastern Con...

Boston "Priced" out as Canadiens take 2-0 lead

2011-04-18T11:03:34Z

BOSTON (Reuters) - Carey Price produced 34 saves to spur Montreal to a 3-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Saturday and put the Canadiens 2-0 up in the Eastern Conference series.

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Bruins' Chara suffering from dehydration

2011-04-16T21:30:04Z

Slovak star Zdeno Chara sat out Saturday's Boston-Montreal playoff contest after being hospitalized following game one with dehydration.

The 34-year-old, 6ft 9in Chara was taken to hospital after logging a whopping 25 minutes of ice time in the Bruins 2-0 loss to Montreal on Thursday.

Chara entered these playoffs surrounded by controversy afte...

Carey Price in top form as Habs blank Boston

2011-04-14T19:30:21Z

BOSTON (Reuters) - Montreal goaltender Carey Price was in spectacular form in earning his third career NHL playoff shutout as the Canadiens beat Boston 2-0 on Thursday.

Price turned aside 31 shots whil...

Defending NHL champ Hawks face top seed Canucks

2011-04-12T01:30:08Z

Chicago, which sneaked into the playoffs on the final day of the season, will have a chance to defend their title when they open the post-season against the President's Trophy winning Vancouver.

The Blackhawks-Canucks' game is one of five on tap for Wednesday, the opening day of the first round of the Prime Minister Stephen Harper's Conservatives continued to hold a strong lead over rivals in the lead-up to two televised election debates, according to a new poll Monday.

Support for the Tories was at 41.2 percent, 11 points ahead of the main opposition Lib...

Canadiens advance to playoffs, Chicago still in contention

2011-04-05T21:00:07Z

MONTREAL (Reuters) - Rookie defenseman P.K. Subban scored a power play game winning goal in overtime to give the Montreal Canadiens a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday, which advan...

Concussed Pacioretty skates briefly

2011-04-01T16:30:24Z

Max Pacioretty, whose concussion and broken vertebra intensified debate on NHL hits, took a short solo skate prior to Canadiens team practice on Friday.

It was the 22-year-old left wing's first skate since he was injured on March 8 after a hit by Boston's Zdeno Chara, w...

Miller shuts down Canadiens as Sabres keep hold on playoff spot

2011-03-22T20:00:05Z

MONTREAL (Reuters) - Buffalo goaltender Ryan Miller recorded his fourth shutout of the season in a 2-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday that helped the Sabres retain their hold o...

Rangers' first period blitz sets up 6-3 win over Montreal

2011-03-18T20:30:06Z

NEW YORK, March 18 Reuters) - The New York Rangers scored five goals in a devastating first period to lay the foundations for a 6-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens at Madison Squa...

Pacioretty could return for playoffs

2011-03-17T15:30:34Z

Max Pacioretty, a 22-year-old Montreal left wing who was feared paralyzed when stretchered off the ice last week, could be back in time to play for the Canadiens in the National Hockey League playoffs.

Canadiens coach Ja...

NHL Canadiens' Pacioretty visits teammates

2011-03-15T19:30:30Z

Max Pacioretty visited his Canadiens teammates at the Bell Centre, where fans protested the NHL's decision not to punish the hit that left him with a concussion and broken vertebra.

"Going to the game tonight to show the boys some support.. going to be good to see everyone again," Pacioretty twe...

NHL Boston Chara's hit probed by Montreal police

2011-03-11T03:30:31Z

Montreal police said they were probing a check by Boston's Zdeno Chara in a National Hockey League game that left Montreal's Max Pacioretty with a broken vertebra and concussio...

Police open probe into Chara hit

2011-03-10T17:30:22Z

Montreal police said on Thursday they are probing a check by Boston's Zdeno Chara in a National Hockey League game that left Montreal's Max Pacioretty with a broken verterbra a...

Outrage grows over escalating NHL violence

2011-03-10T16:30:21Z

TORONTO (Reuters) - The National Hockey League was under attack from all sides on Thursday as fans, sponsors and politicians expressed outrage at the rising levels of violence in the sport, following a devastating hit on TORONTO (Reuters) - The NHL was wrong for deciding not to punish Zdeno Chara for a violent hit on Montreal forward Max Pacioretty

Pacioretty has concussion, broken vertebra

2011-03-09T19:30:49Z

Montreal Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty has a severe concussion and a broken vertebra in his neck after a scary hit from Boston's Zdeno Chara in an NHL game on Tuesday.

Habs' Pacioretty leaves on stretcher after Chara hit

2011-03-08T22:00:04Z

MONTREAL (Reuters) - Montreal winger Max Pacioretty was taken off the ice on a stretcher after being sent head-first into the glass during the Canadiens' 4-1 victory over the Boston Bruins...

Kessel powers Maple Leafs past Canadiens

2011-02-24T20:00:12Z

MONTREAL (Reuters) - Phil Kessel inspired the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-4 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, the right winger scoring twice and assisting on two more g...

Canadiens acquire defenseman Sopel from Thrashers

2011-02-24T12:30:39Z

MONTREAL (Reuters) - The Montreal Canadiens added some depth and experience for a playoff push by acquiring defenseman Brent Sopel from the Atlanta Thrashers, the team said Thursday.

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Calgary blanks Montreal in outdoor game

2011-02-20T20:30:41Z

Rene Bourque scored two goals and the Calgary Flames defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 in the National Hockey League's Heritage Classic outdoor game.

In sub-freezing temperatures on Sunday, before a crowd of 41,022 at the ho...

Price and Canadiens thwart Maple Leafs to snap losing streak

2011-02-12T19:30:06Z

MONTREAL (Reuters) - Carey Price turned aside all 27 shots he faced for his sixth shutout of the season as the Montreal Canadiens blanked the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0 in front of a bo...

Boston Bruins explode to beat Montreal Canadians

2011-02-09T20:00:04Z

BOSTON (Reuters) - The Boston Bruins unleashed an offensive outburst and retained sole possession of first place in the Northeast with an 8-6 victory over division contenders the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday.

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Devils' Martin Brodeur sidelined with knee sprain

2011-02-08T14:00:05Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Record-setting New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur has been sidelined with a non-operable knee sprain, the team said Tuesday.

Brodeur, who holds the NHL record for wins by a goaltender (615), was injured during th...

Montreal Canadiens tame Panthers, inch closer to division lead

2011-02-02T20:30:09Z

MONTREAL (Reuters) - The Montreal Canadiens moved within two points of first place in the Northeast Division with a 3-2 victory over the Florida Panthers on Wednesday.

Jeff Halpern...

Canadiens hold on to beat Rangers 3-2

2011-01-15T20:00:05Z

MONTREAL (Reuters) - The Montreal Canadiens scored three goals in less than three minutes then survived a furious late fightback from the New York Rangers before holding on for a 3-2 win on Saturday.

The Rangers opened the scoring in the first perio...

No timetable set for return of Penguins' Crosby

2011-01-12T17:00:25Z

MONTREAL (Reuters) - Sidney Crosby is still feeling the effects of his concussion and it is too soon to discuss a possible return date for the NHL's leading scorer, Pittsburgh ...

Canadiens snap Rangers' three-game win streak

2011-01-11T19:30:29Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Benoit Pouliot scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and the Montreal Canadiens held on to beat New York 2-1 on Tuesday and snap the Rangers' three-game win streak.

Canadiens rally for overtime win over Bruins

2011-01-08T21:30:10Z

MONTREAL (Reuters) - Max Pacioretty's overtime goal capped a three-goal rally and sent the Montreal Canadiens to a 3-2 win over fierce rivals the Boston Bruins on Saturday.

The win a...

Concussed Sidney Crosby to miss a week: coach

2011-01-06T21:30:09Z

MONTREAL (Reuters) - Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby will be sidelined for at least a week after suffering a mild concussion, coach Dan Bylsma...

Byfuglien's OT goal leads Thrashers over Canadiens

2011-01-02T17:30:11Z

Dustin Byfuglien scores in OT, Pavelec makes 47 saves in Thrashers' 4-3 win over Canadiens.

Dustin Byfuglien scored his third overtime goal of the season on a power-play at 3:43 of the extra session, and Ondrej Pavelec made 47 saves in the Atlanta Thrashers

Wisniewski scores in OT for Canadiens

2010-12-31T17:00:15Z

Newcomer James Wisniewski scores in overtime to lift Canadiens past Panthers

Montreal newcomer James Wisniewski scored his second goal of the game 3:41 into overtime to give the Canadiens a 3-2 comeback victory over the Florida Panthers on Friday...

Stamkos has 2 goals in Lightning win

2010-12-30T19:30:18Z

Stamkos has 2 goals and 2 assists, goalie Cedrick Desjardins wins debut for Lightning

Steven Stamkos had two goals and two assists, rookie goalie Cedrick Desjardins won in his NHL debut and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the

Bruins strike Lightning in final seconds, take division lead

2010-12-28T20:00:18Z

TAMPA (Reuters) - Boston's Mark Recchi netted the game-winner with 20 seconds left to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 and give the Bruins first place in the Northeast division on Tuesday.

Recchi scored with a wrist-shot on a power...

Varlamov, Ovechkin pace Caps' blanking of Montreal

2010-12-28T19:00:24Z

Varlamov makes 25 saves, Ovechkin scores in Caps' 3-0 win over Canadiens

Semyon Varlamov made 25 saves, and Alex Ovechkin was one of three goal scorers for the Washington Capitals in a 3-0 victory over the MONTREAL (Reuters) - The Montreal Canadiens have strengthened their blueline by signing defenseman James Wisniewski from the New York Islanders for two draft picks, the

Winter storm is playing havoc with sports teams

2010-12-27T13:00:25Z

Winter snowstorm plays a mean game, causing headaches for NHL, NFL, college teams in Northeast

Sports teams were scrambling a day after a blizzard dumped more than a foot of snow along portions of the East Coast, stranding two NHL franchises near New Y...

Islanders beat Canadiens, win 3rd straight

2010-12-26T19:00:44Z

Islanders win 3rd straight, beat Canadiens 4-1 on snowy Long Island night

Dwayne Roloson stopped 37 shots, and four Islanders had goals in a 4-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday n...

Power play leads Canadiens past 'Canes, 3-2

2010-12-23T19:00:16Z

Power-play goals from Picard, Kostitsyn lead Canadiens past Hurricanes, 3-2

Alexandre Picard and Andrei Kostitsyn scored during a pivotal power play to help the Montreal Canadiens beat the DALLAS (Reuters) - The surging Dallas Stars took sole possession of first place in the Western Conference with a 5-2 win over the slumping Montreal Canadiens.

With their third win in a row, Dallas moved a point ahead of idle Benn, Richards score special-teams goals, lift Stars over Canadiens 5-2

Jamie Benn scored a short-handed goal, Brad Richards added a power-play tally, and the surging Dallas Stars beat the Mont...

Avs beat Canadiens for sixth straight win, division lead

2010-12-19T20:30:15Z

DENVER (Reuters) - The streaking Colorado Avalanche took over first place in the Northwest Division with a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday for their season-best sixth straight win.

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Avs win 6th straight, beating Canadiens 3-2

2010-12-19T20:00:12Z

Anderson stops 27 shots, Avalanche win 6th straight with 3-2 victory over Canadiens

T.J. Galiardi broke a second-period tie, Craig Anderson stopped 27 shots and the Colorado Avalanche won their sixth straight game, beating the PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger will undergo surgery on his broken right foot and be sidelined for four-to-six weeks, the NHL team said on Friday.

The former Norris trophy winner, awarded for the

Canadiens edge Bruins to extend division lead

2010-12-16T20:00:09Z

MONTREAL (Reuters) - The Montreal Canadiens snapped a three-game losing streak and extended their lead atop the Northeast Division by edging the Boston Bruins 4-3 Thursday.

The win ended a season-high losing streak for the Canadiens while the...

Canadiens top Bruins to end 3-game slide

2010-12-16T19:00:21Z

Canadiens end three-game losing streak with 4-3 win over Bruins

Max Pacioretty had a goal and an assist and Scott Gomez also had two points as the Montreal Canadiens ended a three-game losing streak with a 4-3 win over the Flyers remain first overall in NHL with 5-3 win over Canadiens.

James van Riemsdyk scored his second goal of the game on a power play 14:27 into the third period and the Philadelphia Flyers extended their winning streak to four ...

Kaberle's 1st goal leads Leafs over Canadiens

2010-12-11T20:00:23Z

Kaberle's 1st goal of season lifts Maple Leafs to 3-1 win over Canadiens

Toronto defenseman Tomas Kaberle's first goal in 35 games stood up as the game-winner in the Maple Leafs' 3-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday ni...

Leafs score early then hang on to beat Canadiens

2010-12-11T19:30:17Z

TORONTO (Reuters) - The Toronto Maple Leafs scored twice in the opening period then held on to beat the weary Montreal Canadiens 3-1 on Saturday and pull out of a two-game losing skid.

Toronto's Datsyuk has goal and assist, Howard makes 36 saves in Red Wings' 4-2 win over Canadiens

Pavel Datsyuk had a goal and an assist and Jimmy Howard made 36 saves to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the MONTREAL (Reuters) - The Montreal Canadiens scored three third-period goals to run away with a 4-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators in a Northeast Division clash on Tuesday.

Jeff H...

Canadiens beat Senators 4-1 for 3rd straight win

2010-12-07T19:00:32Z

Price stops 27 shots, Canadiens top Senators 4-1 for 3rd straight win

Jeff Halpern, Brian Gionta and Roman Hamrlik scored third-period goals and Carey Price made 27 saves as the

Canadiens beat Sharks for second win in a row

2010-12-04T14:00:36Z

Price makes 26 saves in Canadiens' 3-1 win over Sharks.

Mathieu Darche, Tomas Plekanec and Michael Cammalleri scored and the Montreal Canadiens won consecutive ...

Price stops 27, Canadiens beat Devils 5-1

2010-12-03T11:32:43Z

Carey Price stops 27; Brian Gionta, Lars Eller spark Canadiens to 5-1 win over Devils

Brian Gionta and Lars Eller scored in the first 1:38, Carey Price made 27 saves and the Montreal Canadiens beat the MONTREAL (Reuters) - The Edmonton Oilers overcame a two-goal deficit in the third period to beat the Northeast Division-leading Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in overtime on Wednesday.

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NHL club value up but 16 lose money: report

2010-12-01T19:31:34Z

While most of the National Hockey League's 30 teams lost money the average franchise value is up two percent to 228 million dollars, Forbes magazine reported Wednesday in its annual look at the league.

The report showed 16 clubs lost money in the 2009-2010 season and a great divide in the NHL's profit-making haves and have nots.

Oilers' Penner scores in OT to beat Canadiens

2010-12-01T19:00:50Z

Dustin Penner scores in overtime to give Oilers 4-3 comeback victory over Canadiens.

Dustin Penner scored at 2:28 of overtime and Ales Hemsky had a goal and two assists in the Edmonton Oilers' to a 4-3 comeback victory over the

Breaking Down the 2010-11 NHL Rookie Class

2010-11-30T12:39:58Z

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Gionta leads Canadiens past Sabres

2010-11-27T19:00:26Z

Brian Gionta has 2 goals, assist in Canadiens' 3-1 victory over Sabres

Brian Gionta had two goals and an assist and Carey Price made 34 saves in the Montreal Canadiens' 3-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabr...

Thrashers extend win streak with shutout of Canadiens

2010-11-26T20:30:19Z

ATLANTA (Reuters) - Ondrej Pavelec made 25 saves for his second shutout of the season and Rich Peverley scored twice to lead the streaking Atlanta Thrashers to 3-0 win over the

Pavelec, Peverley star in Thrashers' 3-0 win

2010-11-26T19:31:15Z

Pavelec makes 25 saves, Peverley scores 2 goals in Thrashers' 3-0 win over Canadiens

Ondrej Pavelec made 25 saves for his second shutout in a week, Rich Peverley scored twice and the Atlanta Thrashers beat the

Kostitsyn, Price lead Canadiens past Kings

2010-11-24T19:30:28Z

Price matches last season's total with 13th win, Canadiens beat Kings 4-1.

Andrei Kostitsyn had a goal and an assist and Carey Price made 24 saves to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-1 victory over the

Flyers rally to beat Canadiens 3-2

2010-11-22T19:00:36Z

Philadelphia Flyers rally to beat Montreal Canadiens 3-2 behind van Riemsdyk

James van Riemsdyk snapped a third-period tie with his first goal of the season and the Philadelphia Flyers rallied to beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Monday night.

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Canadiens beat Maple Leafs 2-0 on emotional night

2010-11-20T19:30:32Z

MONTREAL (Reuters) - Carey Price and the Montreal Canadiens shutout their arch-rivals the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-0 Saturday in front an emotional capacity crowd at the Bell Cent...

Habs' Price beats Leafs for 3rd shutout in 6 games

2010-11-20T19:00:25Z

Canadiens' Carey Price makes 30 saves, beats Maple Leafs 3-0 for third shutout in 6 games

Carey Price made 30 saves for his fourth shutout of the season and Jeff Halpern and Michael Cammalleri scored, leading the Pat Burns, who led the New Jersey Devils to the 2003 Stanley Cup title and was honored three times as the NHL's outstanding coach, has died at the age of 58 after a long battle with cancer.

Devils President Lou Lamoriello said Burns died on Fr...

Predators' Rinne shuts out Canadiens

2010-11-18T19:30:33Z

Rinne, Goc lead Predators to 3-0 victory, snap Canadiens' winning streak at 4.

Pekka Rinne made 30 saves for his second shutout, Marcel Goc scored twice and the Nashville Predators ended MONTREAL (Reuters) - Carey Price shut out the red hot Philadelphia Flyers to give the Montreal Canadiens a 3-0 triumph on Tuesday in a battle between two of the top teams in the

Canadiens' Price shuts out Flyers

2010-11-16T19:31:00Z

Price, Gionta lead Canadiens to 3-0 win over Flyers

Carey Price made 41 saves for his third shutout, Brian Gionta had a goal and two assists, and the Montreal Canadiens extended their winning streak to four with a 3-0 victory over the Canadiens extend streak to 3 with 7-2 win over Hurricanes

Tomas Plekanec had a goal and three assists to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 7-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night.

Reuters) - The Montreal Canadiens scored two unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Thursday in the first meeting of the NHL season between the Original Six rivals.

With the victory, Montreal (10-5-1) ...

Kesler leads Canucks past Senators 6-2

2010-11-12T13:01:06Z

Kesler scores twice, Canucks' top line connects on 2 others in Canucks' 6-2 win over Senators

Alain Vigneault had to enjoy what he saw from his Vancouver Canucks as he recorded his 300th coaching win.

Daniel Sedin and Atlanta Thrashers' Chris Thorburn, left, and Patrice Cormier celebrate a goal against the Montreal Canadiens by Evander Kane (9) during the second period of an Florida Panthers left wing David Booth, front right, and Montreal Canadiens defenseman Yannick Weber (68) battle for control of a loose puck during the second period of an NHL hock...

Canadiens Lightning Hockey

2010-12-30T20:31:47Z

Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) celebrates with teammates, including Martin St. Louis, right, after scoring against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period of an Washington Capitals left wing Alexander Semin (28), of Russia, falls over Montreal Canadiens center Tomas Plekanec (14), of Czech Republic

Canadiens Islanders Hockey

2010-12-26T19:01:59Z

New York Islanders' James Wisniewski, not pictured, scores a goal past teammate Matt Moulson, left, and Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price during the third period of the

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