Canadiens' Arber Xhekaj name pronunciation is nothing like you'd expect

Arber Xhekaj is getting himself noticed during these NHL playoffs for the Montreal Canadiens. His physical, verging-on-violent style of play is hard to miss, and so his name has been in the spotlight -- including for a fine for a punch after the final buzzer on Sabres center Sam Carrick.

Benson breaks tie on birthday, Sabres beat Canadiens 3-2 in Game 4 to even series

Zach Benson broke a tie on a third-period power play on his 21st birthday and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Tuesday night in Game 4 to even the Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Montreal Gazette

Cowan: Canadiens add exciting new chapter in Year 4 of their rebuild

"The group has been very engaged and that's allowed us to keep moving forward," Habs head coach Martin St. Louis says.

How the Carolina Hurricanes are managing the madness of a long NHL playoff break

After four-game sweeps over the Senators and Flyers, the Canes have extended time to rest and prepare for the Eastern Conference Final.

Canadiens playoff notebook: Even-strength production from top line appears imminent

Also in the notebook, Lindy Ruff is working the officials hard, the original Zamboni door wonky goal and Kaiden Guhle is a rover.
Montreal Gazette

What the Puck: Canadiens fans discouraged by Game 4 setback but faith remains

Hopeful atmosphere turns sombre at Avenue des Canadiens watch party as Habs are unable to seize 3-1 series lead.