The Montreal Canadiens (28-16-7) are set to face the Boston Bruins (29-20-2), with the puck drop scheduled for 7:00 pm […]

The idea of Artemi Panarin in Montreal with the Canadiens might make some fans’ heads spin. The skill, the highlights, the instant respect he commands are all tempting.

Defenceman Lane Hutson has also been able to shine in Montreal’s bright spotlight, winning the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s top rookie last season with 6-60-66 totals while playing in all 82 games. This season the 21-year-old has 9-43-52 totals in 51 games.

After taking care of business in the first leg of a two-game homestand, the Boston Bruins gear up for a key Atlantic Division clash on Saturday night with the Montreal Canadiens, who visit TD Garden for the final time this season.

The idea may sound bold at first, but as the Montreal Canadiens continue their transition from rebuilding to legitimate contention, big names will inevitably start being linked to Montreal.

The Montreal Canadiens secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild at Bell Centre to kick off a two game win streak.

Bolduc's long-term development will help the Canadiens become a contending team, and his development took a big step in a big loss.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 32 saves, and Jason Zucker, Beck Malenstyn, Zach Benson and Peyton Krebs scored for Buffalo (28-17-5), which has won consecutive games and four of six (4-1-1), including a 5-3 win against Montreal a week earlier.

A little friendly competition never hurts. As it pertains to the pressures of tending goal for the Boston Bruins, the increased usage of Joonas Korpisalo has only given Jeremy Swayman and his $66 million more to prove,