
Eckert walks out of press conference after 'spygate' questions
Southampton's Tonda Eckert walks out of press conference after 'spygate' questions
Alex Newhook scored two goals, leading the Montreal Canadiens to a 5-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 2. The win showcased one of Montreal's strongest periods of the season.
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Here are the Montreal Canadiens and NHL news items you may have missed on Friday.
Alex Newhook drove the charge versus the Buffalo Sabres in Game 2, scoring a pair of goals to power Montrealâs impressive 5-1 win. The game featured one of Montrealâs best periods of the year, with the Habs outscoring Buffalo 2-0, and out-chancing them 7-0 in the first period. [Canadiens Highlights: Dominant Win Evens Series Versus Sabres]
While the Habs evened their series versus the Sabres, the Laval Rocket are preparing for the ultimate game of their second-round series versus the Toronto Marlies. Laval had a great year, but it would be quickly forgotten if they fall to the Marlies. [Laval Rocket Season On The Line Against Marlies]
Zach Bensonâs frustrated Chihuahua act is part of his style of play, and full marks to him for doing what he needs to survive in a league full of Rottweilers. But it was quite funny to see him attempt to chip , a player who lives for that type of grease. Itâs worth noting Dobes was perfect following the failed chirp attempt.
Alex Newhook scored two goals, significantly contributing to the Canadiens' 5-1 victory over the Sabres.
The Canadiens outscored the Sabres 2-0 and out-chanced them 7-0 in the first period.
The Canadiens won the playoff game against the Sabres 5-1, evening the series.

Southampton's Tonda Eckert walks out of press conference after 'spygate' questions

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He wonât get credit for it, but it appears that Mike Matheson was trying to avoid any serious injury to Benson when the Sabres forward ended up at the bottom of a dog pile.
You could say Newhook was *slightly* pumped to read the starting lineup prior to Game 2.
Rocket head coach Pascal Vincent had nothing but great things to say about his captain, Lucas Condotta.
After competing for the services of Sunny Mehta, it seems the New Jersey Devils and Toronto Maple Leafs could by against each other for another front office executive. The Devils werenât letting Mehta slip through their fingers after learning he was a candidate for the job in Toronto as well. [New Jersey Devils]
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the odds and won the NHLâs Draft Lottery. That stroke of luck has completely changed the narrative around the moribund franchise. Just one day earlier, all anyone could talk about was the teamâs roundly-criticized hiring of new general manager John Chayka. Now, itâs all about that No. 1 pick in next monthâs Draft. [Toronto Maple Leafs]
Colorado Avalanche superstar center Nathan MacKinnon has already checked off the Maurice Richard Trophy in 2025-26 as the NHLâs leading goalscorer. Heâll now get an opportunity to win the Hart Trophy as league MVP for the second time in his career. [Colorado Avalanche]
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