Hockey

Montreal buses change 'Go! Canadiens Go!' signage to French after complaints to language watchdog

MONTREAL (AP) — City buses in Montreal have dropped the expression “Go! Canadiens Go!” following a complaint to Quebec’s language watchdog.

Apr 24, 2025 4:55 PM Read more >

Devils, Canadiens and Oilers return home looking to climb out of 2-0 series deficits

The odds are stacked against the New Jersey Devils, Montreal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers after falling behind 0-2 in their first-round series.

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Montreal buses remove 'Go! Canadiens Go!' after complaint to language watchdog

MONTREAL — City buses in Montreal have dropped the expression "Go! Canadiens Go!" following a complaint to Quebec's language watchdog.

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Canadiens' Matheson expects electric Montreal crowd in Game 3: 'I get goosebumps'

WASHINGTON — Mike Matheson knows firsthand what playoff hockey in Montreal feels like, but even he can’t imagine how electric the Bell Centre’s atmosphere will be Friday night.

Apr 24, 2025 12:39 PM Read more >

'We just have to be better:' Edmonton Oilers look to regroup after Game 2 loss

LOS ANGELES — For Leon Draisaitl, the answer is easy — the Edmonton Oilers simply need to find another gear. The Los Angeles Kings thumped the Oilers 6-2 on Wednesday to take a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven first-round playoff series.

Apr 24, 2025 12:25 PM Read more >

Leafs veteran Max Pacioretty set to join Battle of Ontario after long layoff

OTTAWA — Max Pacioretty politely declined to answer the question.

Apr 24, 2025 11:37 AM Read more >

Court hears legal arguments in former world junior hockey players' sex assault case

LONDON — A London, Ont., court is hearing legal arguments today in the sex assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team.

Apr 24, 2025 10:38 AM Read more >

Canadiens in 2-0 hole after hard-fought losses: 'Margin of error is so slim'

WASHINGTON — The Montreal Canadiens know they’re close to beating the Washington Capitals, but Juraj Slafkovsky believes anything short of their very best won’t be enough. "There's always something lacking.

Apr 24, 2025 10:07 AM Read more >

Special teams struggles costing Edmonton Oilers in playoff battle with L.A. Kings

LOS ANGELES — There's been one stark difference in the battle between the Edmonton Oilers and L.A. Kings this post-season: special teams.

Apr 24, 2025 9:39 AM Read more >

Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog returns to lineup for Game 3 after missing 3 years with knee injury

DENVER (AP) — Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog played out this moment Wednesday night in his mind again and again while working his back. His return was everything he envisioned, too.

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