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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Canadiens: The Grade Are In
Veteran alternate captain Brendan Gallagher had quite an eventful season for the Montreal Canadiens. On the ice, he seemed to finally find the right chair for himself in the later stages of his career, and off the ice, he became a dad and lost his mother Della to cancer. One thing remained constant through the highs and lows: his effort and dedication for the team that drafted him 147th overall at the 2010 draft.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
State of Military event to feature Fort Bliss Garrison commander
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso Chamber is hosting its annual State of the Military event and the deadline to register is fast approaching. The event will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4 at the Centenial Banquet and Conference Center on post. The deadline to register and reserve a seat is May 30, the Chamber said. 'This annual event highlights the critical role that Fort Bliss and our military community play in driving regional economic growth, strengthening national defense, and building strong civic-military partnerships across the Borderplex,' the Chamber said in its news release. This year's keynote speaker is Col. Brendan Gallagher, Garrison commander for Fort Bliss. Gallagher will 'provide valuable insight into Fort Bliss's local and national impact, including updates on infrastructure, community engagement, and quality of life initiatives for soldiers and their families,' the Chamber event will kick off with an Engage and Connect Networking Hour, offering attendees a unique opportunity to interact with military, business, and civic leaders, the Chamber said.'This is more than a ceremonial gathering. It's a vital conversation about how ourmilitary and business communities work together to move El Paso forward,' Ricardo Mora, president and CEO of the El Paso Chamber, said. 'With just under two weeksto go, we encourage everyone to register and be part of this important dialogue.'You can click here to learn more including how to attend. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Calgary Herald
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
Jakub Dobes will start in goal again for Canadiens in Game 5
Jakub Dobes will be in goal for the Canadiens when they face the Capitals Wednesday night in Washington in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series (7 p.m., CBC, SN, TVA Sports) with their season on the line. Article content Article content The Capitals lead the best-of-seven series 3-1 and the Canadiens are facing elimination. Article content Samuel Montembeault, the Canadiens' No. 1 goalie, remains sidelined with a lower-body injury suffered in Game 3 and didn't make the trip to Washington, meaning Cayden Primeau will be the backup. Dobes, a 23-year-old rookie, has a 1-1 record in the series to go along with a 2.75 goals-against average and a .875 save percentage. Article content Head coach Martin St. Louis said a couple of players will be game-time decisions and added that Patrik Laine will miss his third straight game with an upper-body injury. Article content Defenceman Alexandre Carrier was listed as day-to-day after taking a huge hit from the Capitals' Tom Wilson in the third period of Game 4 Sunday night at the Bell Centre, which the Canadiens lost 5-2. Article content A MASSIVE hit from Tom Wilson leads to a Caps tying goal — The Hockey News (@TheHockeyNews) April 28, 2025 Article content The Canadiens did not have a morning skate Wednesday in Washington. Carrier did not practise with his teammates Tuesday in Brossard and neither did forwards Brendan Gallagher and Josh Anderson, or defenceman David Savard, who all took maintenance days. Article content Article content Veteran defenceman Mike Matheson said the Canadiens aren't nervous heading into Game 5, adding they are excited and confident. Article content 'I think a lot of confidence going into the game knowing that we're kind of battle tested in this environment where there's been a lot of moments this year where I think people kind of counted us out and things weren't looking great for us,' Matheson told reporters in Washington. 'So I think we're confident in our ability to dig deep and show up. But I don't think we need to go into tonight thinking that we need to win the series tonight, either. You just got to win one game and then move on to the next one.' Article content Article content St. Louis agrees with that thinking. Article content 'We just need to win a game tonight and grab the momentum,' the head coach told reporters in Washington. Article content The last time the Canadiens were in the playoffs in 2021 they were down 3-1 to the Toronto Maple Leafs in their first-round series and came back to win in seven games. They won Game 5 against the Leafs that year in Toronto 4-3 in overtime on a goal by Suzuki. The Canadiens then advanced all the way to the Stanley Cup final before losing to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Article content Suzuki is one of six players on that 2021 team still with the Canadiens, along with Brendan Gallagher, Cole Caufield, Josh Anderson, Jake Evans and Joel Armia.
Ottawa Citizen
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
Jakub Dobes will start in goal again for Canadiens in Game 5
Article content Jakub Dobes will be in goal for the Canadiens when they face the Capitals Wednesday night in Washington in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series (7 p.m., CBC, SN, TVA Sports) with their season on the line. Article content Article content The Capitals lead the best-of-seven series 3-1 and the Canadiens are facing elimination. Article content Samuel Montembeault, the Canadiens' No. 1 goalie, remains sidelined with a lower-body injury suffered in Game 3 and didn't make the trip to Washington, meaning Cayden Primeau will be the backup. Dobes, a 23-year-old rookie, has a 1-1 record in the series to go along with a 2.75 goals-against average and a .875 save percentage. Article content Head coach Martin St. Louis said a couple of players will be game-time decisions and added that Patrik Laine will miss his third straight game with an upper-body injury. Article content Defenceman Alexandre Carrier was listed as day-to-day after taking a huge hit from the Capitals' Tom Wilson in the third period of Game 4 Sunday night at the Bell Centre, which the Canadiens lost 5-2. Article content A MASSIVE hit from Tom Wilson leads to a Caps tying goal — The Hockey News (@TheHockeyNews) April 28, 2025 Article content The Canadiens did not have a morning skate Wednesday in Washington. Carrier did not practise with his teammates Tuesday in Brossard and neither did forwards Brendan Gallagher and Josh Anderson, or defenceman David Savard, who all took maintenance days. Article content Article content Veteran defenceman Mike Matheson said the Canadiens aren't nervous heading into Game 5, adding they are excited and confident. Article content 'I think a lot of confidence going into the game knowing that we're kind of battle tested in this environment where there's been a lot of moments this year where I think people kind of counted us out and things weren't looking great for us,' Matheson told reporters in Washington. 'So I think we're confident in our ability to dig deep and show up. But I don't think we need to go into tonight thinking that we need to win the series tonight, either. You just got to win one game and then move on to the next one.' Article content Article content St. Louis agrees with that thinking. Article content 'We just need to win a game tonight and grab the momentum,' the head coach told reporters in Washington. Article content The last time the Canadiens were in the playoffs in 2021 they were down 3-1 to the Toronto Maple Leafs in their first-round series and came back to win in seven games. They won Game 5 against the Leafs that year in Toronto 4-3 in overtime on a goal by Suzuki. The Canadiens then advanced all the way to the Stanley Cup final before losing to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Article content Suzuki is one of six players on that 2021 team still with the Canadiens, along with Brendan Gallagher, Cole Caufield, Josh Anderson, Jake Evans and Joel Armia.
Winnipeg Free Press
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
On brink of elimination, underdog Canadiens unfazed with backs against the wall
MONTREAL – Brendan Gallagher has a history of turning the tables when his back is against the wall. The Montreal Canadiens are on the brink of elimination, trailing 3-1 in their first-round playoff series against the Washington Capitals after a gut-wrenching 5-2 loss at home in Game 4 on Sunday. It's a deficit that Gallagher and five of his teammates overcame last time Montreal played in the playoffs, rallying to upset the Toronto Maple Leafs and kick-start a surprise run to the 2021 Stanley Cup final. 'That's an experience that we're going to draw on,' Gallagher said Monday, a Canadiens off-day. 'We went into Toronto, we won one game. We were able to get it back to the Bell Centre, and you just feel the belief grow from there. 'You're just trying to plant that seed of doubt. In Washington, it's going to be the same challenge.' The Canadiens, with an average age 25.8, were the youngest team to reach the playoffs, but Gallagher, Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Josh Anderson, Joel Armia and Jake Evans all gained valuable experience in 2021. Gallagher is the longest-serving Canadien in his 13th season — and seventh post-season. He said Montreal needs to focus on Game 5 and avoid worrying about the steep climb ahead. 'The task can seem pretty daunting when you look at the big picture, but small picture, got to go on the road, win one game, completely flip the momentum,' he said. 'The next one's important, obviously, but if you're able to get that one, you're able to really roll from there.' Washington will try to close out the series at home Wednesday night at Capital One Arena. As a player, Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis rallied from 3-1 down three times to win a series. He repeatedly said that gaining momentum is at the heart of a comeback. 'In the playoffs, for me, it's all about momentum,' he said. 'To go get momentum in Washington, it obviously takes a win, and then you extend the series again, and can you keep the momentum? 'It's not three games, it's one game. Go get the momentum.' Another key for the Canadiens will be quickly turning the page after a frustrating Game 4 loss. Montreal led 2-1 heading into the third period and dominated the special teams battle despite some questionable officiating. The Canadiens, however, surrendered the lead after Tom Wilson's game-changing hit on Alexandre Carrier sparked a tying goal before Andrew Mangiapane scored the late winner. The Canadiens killed off five penalties, including a 5-on-3. A discouraged St. Louis called out the referees post-game, saying, 'It's hard to watch some of these calls.' Is the officiating becoming a distraction? 'No, honestly. I think for the most part we've handled it well. Obviously hasn't gone our way, that goes without saying. But that's for them to control,' Gallagher said. 'Have faith that it'll start to flip, and they'll take care of it. But for us as players, we just got to focus on our job.' Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery said he tries to pay the officials no mind. 'If you get wrapped up in that stuff, for me, it's counterproductive. You're going to get some calls. You're not going to get some calls,' he told reporters in Washington. 'I just always look at it as it usually evens out in the wash.' St. Louis did not have an update on the status of starting goalie Sam Montembeault or Carrier, who exited the game and did not return after taking the high hit from Wilson. Montembeault is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury after leaving midway through Game 3. Rookie netminder Jakub Dobes should get the start in Game 5 after stopping 21 shots — including a few acrobatic saves — in his first playoff start Sunday. During Elections Get campaign news, insight, analysis and commentary delivered to your inbox during Canada's 2025 election. The Canadiens are no strangers to being underdogs. Unexpected to reach the post-season three years into a rebuild, Montreal climbed its way into the playoffs after ranking second-last in the NHL on Dec. 1 and pulling off several third-period comebacks down the stretch. Their never-say-die mentality is something they'll lean on again Wednesday, looking to gain a head of steam. 'We're down right now, but we're not out. This team is going to keep fighting. It's what it's done all year,' Gallagher said. 'At no point have we felt like we're being outplayed or this is something we can't handle. 'We've been here. We've been here many times where we had to win games.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 28, 2025.
