⦁ Injury issues for Patrik Laine, Sam Montembeault and Logan Thompson.

⦁ Canadiens prospect sets VHL playoff record.

⦁ Laval Rocket and Trois-Rivières Lions await next playoff opponent.

Things are not how you might think. Here are the real reasons that the Montreal Canadiens are earning the respect of the Washington Capitals in their first round playoff series.

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• Canadiens Connection question of the week: Which player has shown the most heart and character during this series in your eyes?
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⦁ Nick Suzuki and Josh Anderson named in awards announcements.

⦁ David Savard intends to retire at the end of this NHL season.

⦁ Laval Rocket are champs of the AHL's regular season.

In such an unpredictable campaign for the Montreal Canadiens, can a regular season comparison forecast the outcome of their playoff series with the Washington Capitals?

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week: Are the Canadiens truly underdogs in their first-round playoff series against the Washington Capitals?
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Thank you for listening to the Canadiens Connection. This engaging podcast connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.

Canadiens Connection is hosted by Rick Stephens (@RocketSports) with Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

⦁ Ivan Demidov signs his entry-level contract with the Canadiens.

⦁ Jacob Fowler is poised to make his pro debut.

⦁ David Reinbacher is close to making a return.

• Ivan Demidov, Lane Hutson and Jacob Fowler will each be impactful players for the Montreal Canadiens and they all made big news this week.

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week: Which good news story surprised you most? The Canadiens making this playoffs or Ivan Demidov joining Montreal this season?
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