The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here and we break down the entire first round.

Every set matchup as of Thursday morning is covered across the Eastern and Western Conferences with predictions, X-factors, and the biggest questions heading into each series.

Which contenders are legit?

Where the upsets could happen?

And the players that can take over a series?

The playoffs are here and the moment this group has been building toward all season has arrived.

In this episode, we dive into a full preview of the Montreal Canadiens first round series. We break down how the Canadiens match up, where they have the edge, and what needs to go right for them to win.

We also get into potential lineup decisions, key matchups to watch, and the players who can swing momentum.

Let us know your predictions and what you are watching for in this series.

The regular season is over and the Montreal Canadiens are heading to the playoffs. On Episode 11 of The Locker Box Podcast, Cam and Harley break down the final week of the season, celebrate one of the greatest individual regular seasons in recent Habs history. Caufield's 50 goals, Suzuki's 100 points (first captain ever to do it), Slaf's 30 goals, and Reinbacher's highly anticipated NHL debut. All in the same week. They also look ahead to the first round. Who do the Habs want? How does the blue line look without Dobson? And is the top line ready to take over the playoffs?

Three road wins. Caufield at 49 goals. A prospect pool loaded with futures. The Montreal Canadiens look like a completely different team than the one that started this season — but with the playoffs just days away, Cam and Harley are asking the tough question: is this the peak? On Episode 10 of The Locker Box Podcast, they break down a 3-1 road trip, the shutout loss to close things out, the Veleno depth problem, a prospect check-in, and what it would mean for this franchise if Caufield hits 50

The Montreal Canadiens are playing like contenders and this week proved it.

In Episode 9 of The Locker Box Podcast, we break down a perfect 4 0 week featuring statement wins over the Carolina Hurricanes twice, the Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Nashville Predators. Jakub Dobes continues to dominate in net while Ivan Demidov is making his presence felt in a big way.

We get into
Dobes taking over the crease
Suzuki and Caufield heating up at the perfect time
Demidov’s development and impact
Key performances from Hutson, Kapanen, and Bolduc
Whether this team is actually built to contend

We also look ahead to the final three games, playoff positioning, and the big question in net between Dobes and Fowler.

After a gritty win over the Bruins, a frustrating loss in Detroit, and a statement 7-3 bounce-back against the Islanders, we break down a 2-1 week that perfectly sums up where this team is right now.

We dive into Cole Caufield hitting the 40-goal mark for the first time since Vincent Damphousse, and then following it up with a 5-point night to reach 43 on the season. Nick Suzuki continues to drive the bus with a 4-assist performance, while Juraj Slafkovský is putting together a breakout stretch that’s turning heads across the league.

We also get into the first line debate. Has the Suzuki Caufield Slafkovský trio become a top-5 line in the NHL?

Plus, we discuss the turning point in Detroit and Matheson’s costly mistake, Guhle stepping up in a big way, our Tip Your Cap picks, and fan questions including playoff scenarios, point milestones, and ideal matchups.

The Canadiens may not be perfect, but they’re still very much in the fight.

The Montreal Canadiens had a rough 0–2 weekend, and we break down everything that went wrong. From the surprising scratch of Brendan Gallagher to some disappointing performances, we look at which players struggled and where things unraveled for the team.

We also highlight some positives, including strong showings from Ivan Demidov, Juraj Slafkovský, Alexandre Texier, and another calm performance from Jacob Fowler.

We discuss the development of Lane Hutson and Kaiden Guhle, whether lineup changes are needed, Slafkovský’s playmaking growth, and Cole Caufield sitting one goal away from the 40-goal mark.

To close the episode, we’re joined by goalie development expert Pierce Diamond of Diamond Cut Goaltending to break down the Canadiens’ goaltending situation. We talk about the rotation between Fowler, Jakub Dobeš, and Samuel Montembeault, the mental side of goaltending, and whether Montreal should pick one goalie to run with down the stretch.

A lot to unpack after a tough weekend in Montreal.

In Episode 6, we break down the week for the Montreal Canadiens and dive into several key storylines.

We start with the game against the Ottawa Senators and the decision to start Jacob Fowler over Samuel Montembeault. What does that decision tell us? We also discuss Fowler’s huge save on Michael Amadio and whether Arber Xhekaj should have been in the lineup over Jayden Struble.

We recap the Canadiens’ week, including the quiet trade deadline, their 1-1-1 California road trip, and their recent win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

We also talk about some history being made:
• Lane Hutson setting the NHL record for most assists through a player’s first 150 games.
• Juraj Slafkovský becoming the Canadiens’ all-time points leader before age 22 with 164.

Plus:
• The conversation around Brendan Gallagher and whether he should remain in the lineup
• Our Tip Your Cap segment
• Looking ahead to games against the San Jose Sharks and Anaheim Ducks.