Matheson “Works to Reach New Levels”

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• Despite scoring 62 points this season, Mike Matheson is more concerned with scoring goals, knowing he has more work to do on the defensive end. (La Presse)
• Lane Hutson and Martin St.Louis learn how his game will translate to the NHL level in real time. (La Presse)
• “Looking at the team that started in September and is on the ice now, it's a season where we've come a long way,” Jeff Molson said of this year's accomplishments. (TVA Sports)
• Juraj Slafkowski's points are Montreal's most important stat of the season. (athletic)
• The call center will receive a high-definition jumbotron in September. (TVA Sports)
• Sam Harris and the University of Denver defeated 2024 NCAA Championship contender Jacob Fowler's Boston College. (NCAA)
• Elliott Friedman reports that Luke Tuch will announce his decision today whether to sign with the Canadiens or become a free agent. (Sportsnet)
• The PWHL gave Brooke Stacey a second chance in the team system after being released from training camp by all injuries in Montreal. (La Presse)

Around the league and elsewhere

• “Every year there were rumors about a move or a new arena, so we didn't pay too much attention to it. We didn't know what was true or false,” Christian Dvorak shares about the situation in Arizona, where he played. (Montreal Magazine)
• Basically what's happening with the Arizona Coyotes is selling the franchise to the NHL to put the franchise on hold until Arizona's arena situation is determined, then Utah buying a new franchise from the league with all of Arizona's current employees. group. (Sportsnet)
• Nick Jensen was taken off the ice on a stretcher after being hit by Mikey Eissimont. (TSN)
• The Dallas Stars beat the Seattle Kraken to win the Central Division title. (NHL.com)
• Colorado-Winnipeg is the first confirmed playoff game. (NHL.com)
• The Chicago Blackhawks signed Frank Nazar to their three-year ELC program. (TSN)
• According to Sheldon Keefe, Auston Matthews' pursuit of 70 goals last night was a concern for his team as they prepare for the playoffs. (Sportsnet)
• The Pittsburgh Penguins celebrated Erik Karlsson's 1,000th game. (NHL.com)
• Today's Women's World Cup final pits Canada against United Stares for gold. (TSN)