Michael Traikos

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TRAIKOS: Seven reasons why all of Canada should be cheering for the Habs

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June 27, 2021 Sports

Carey Price alone is reason enough to cheer for the Montreal Canadiens in the Stanley Cup final.

TRAIKOS: Montreal books ticket to the Stanley Cup final with OT win in Game 6

So much for all the talk about how the North Division was supposedly the weakest in the NHL. Or how the Montreal Canadiens had no business being in the playoffs.

June 25, 2021 NHL

Canadiens forward Cole Caufield reacts after scoring a goal against Vegas Golden Knights goalie Robin Lehner during the second period in game six of the 2021 Stanley Cup semifinals at the Bell Centre.

TRAIKOS: For the Habs, the mentality has always been the Stanley Cup — or bust

What can Toronto, Edmonton and the other Canadian-based teams learn from Montreal’s improbable run during this year’s Stanley Cup playoffs?

June 23, 2021 NHL

Tyler Toffoli of the Montreal Canadiens (right) congratulates goaltender Carey Price after the Canadiens defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Semifinals at T-Mobile Arena on June 22, 2021 in Las Vegas.

TRAIKOS: Canadiens one win away from reaching Stanley Cup final after Game 5 victory

Nearly one month ago, the Montreal Canadiens were one game away from being eliminated in the opening round of the playoffs. After a 4-1 win against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 on Tuesday night, they are now one win away from reaching the Stanley Cup final.

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June 23, 2021 NHL

Canadiens forward Cole Caufield (centre) is congratulated by teammates Nick Suzuki (right) and Corey Perry after scoring a goal against the Golden Knights during the second period in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Semifinals at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Tuesday, June 22, 2021.

TRAIKOS: What does a penalty look like in the playoffs? Not even the referees seem to know any more

All right hockey fans, here’s a riddle for you: What is the difference between a penalty called in the regular season and a penalty called in the playoffs?

June 21, 2021 Sports

Golden Knights defenceman Brayden McNabb sends Canadiens' Nick Suzuki reeling with a punch to the face, under the eye of referee Chris Lee, during Game 4 on Sunday at the Bell Centre. No penalty was called.

TRAIKOS: Lehner backstops Vegas to overtime win against Montreal in Game 4

Call it a sign of desperation or a total panic move. But after Marc-Andre Fleury ended up on the blooper reel for costing his team a win in Game 3, it was hardly surprising that Vegas decided to make a goalie change for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup semifinal.

June 21, 2021 Sports

Jonathan Marchessault of the Vegas Golden Knights is defended by Shea Weber of the Montreal Canadiens during the third period in Game Four of the Stanley Cup Semifinals of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre on June 20, 2021 in Montreal, Quebec.

Michael Traikos

LATEST STORIES BY MICHAEL TRAIKOS

TRAIKOS: Seven reasons why all of Canada should be cheering for the Habs

TRAIKOS: Montreal books ticket to the Stanley Cup final with OT win in Game 6

TRAIKOS: For the Habs, the mentality has always been the Stanley Cup — or bust

TRAIKOS: Canadiens one win away from reaching Stanley Cup final after Game 5 victory

TRAIKOS: What does a penalty look like in the playoffs? Not even the referees seem to know any more

TRAIKOS: Lehner backstops Vegas to overtime win against Montreal in Game 4

TRAIKOS: Josh Anderson scores twice, including overtime winner, for Canadiens in Game 3

TRAIKOS: Maybe losing Ducharme won't be so bad for Habs

TRAIKOS: Despite a pair of bloodshot eyes, Montreal's "scary" looking villain was the hero in Game 2

TRAIKOS: NHL players say Auston Matthews is the league's best scorer — just not in Game 7 situations

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