Category: Montreal Canadiens

Not All Canadian Hockey Fans Backed Habs During Improbable Playoff Run, Poll Suggests

TAMPA, Fla.—Having a team in the Stanley Cup final can’t help Canada bridge its regional divisions. Not everyone north of the border was backing the Montreal Canadiens as they tried in vain to deny the defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning a second straight skate around the ice with hockey’s most cherished prize. A cross-border online…


Montreal Police Make 15 Arrests, Eight Police Cars Vandalized After Canadiens Win

MONTREAL—Police say they made 15 arrests during a rowdy celebration after the Montreal Canadiens’ series-clinching victory against the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday, which sent the team to the Stanley Cup final for the first time since 1993. Montreal police Const. Julien Lévesque said today the arrests were for assault, armed assault or obstructing police…


Police Look to Contain Rowdy Canadiens Fans After Win Over Vegas to Advance

MONTREAL—Rowdy fans outside the Bell Centre were already celebrating—cheering and launching fireworks—before the Montreal Canadiens beat the Vegas Golden Knights to advance to the Stanley Cup final for the first time since 1993 on Thursday. Artturi Lehkonen scored in overtime as Montreal edged Vegas 3-2 to take the third-round series in six games, with the…


Montreal Canadiens Could Advance to Stanley Cup Final on Quebec’s Fete Nationale

MONTREAL—For the first time since 1993, the Montreal Canadiens are one win away from the Stanley Cup final. Tonight’s game—being played in Montreal—coincides with Quebec’s Fête nationale holiday. At some Montreal bars, patrons have been told to arrive between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. if they want to get a table to watch the 8…