Canadiens pounce as Hurricanes emerge from long playoff break with breakdowns, miscues

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The off days added up for the Carolina Hurricanes after they swept their way to another Eastern Conference Final, leading to the longest between-rounds playoff break in more than a century.

Have the Canadiens pulled off the best quick-turn rebuild of the NHL’s cap era?

That Montreal rapidly shifted from a full-scale rebuild to a contender almost overnight is uniquely impressive in today's league.

Rod Brind’Amour assigns blame after Canadiens end Hurricanes’ unbeaten playoff run

The Montreal Canadiens finally cracked the NHL playoff armor of the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night, and coach Rod Brind’Amour did not hide from the reality of it. Montreal stormed into Lenovo Center and delivered a 6-2 win in

Hockey roundup: Canadiens stun Canes in Game 1; Michigan adds Flyers prospect

The Canadiens rode a four-goal first period to beat the Hurricanes, 6-2, in Game 1 of the East final.