Michael Engels

On Kirby Dach and Alex Newhook, who both needed these moments to show their true worth:

On the difference between the Canadiens and the Sabres through three games 👇🏻

The Canadiens scored some tic-tac goals and generated chances that made you marvel at their talent in Game 3. But they won this game on defence, which is exactly where the Sabres lost it. (@EricEngels) sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/ca…

Just before Mike Matheson gave the Canadiens a multi-goal lead they would never relinquish in Game 2 on Friday, Phillip Danault won three straight faceoffs. Those key plays exemplify the centre's importance to Montreal, writes @EricEngels. sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/ev…

Phillip Danault has been incredible in these playoffs, and we haven’t been talking enough about it. On Montreal’s unsung hero:

The buzzword after the Canadiens dominated Game 2 and tied their second-round series with the Sabres 1-1 was “maturity.” Justifiably so. (@EricEngels) sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/yo…

On how the Canadiens prepared for Game 2, and how their bounce-back win showed just how much they’ve grown up 👇🏻

While Cole Caufield remains composed off the ice, his ability to play loose and free again hinges on finding the back of the net for the Canadiens and breaking the palpable tension of a rare scoring drought. (By @EricEngels) sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/ca…

Cole Caufield has always found a way to break through under pressure. He and his teammates are confident he’ll do it again, and they’re hoping it’ll be tonight in Buffalo👇🏻

At the centre of this Canadiens-Sabres series is a battle between Nick Suzuki and Rasmus Dahlin: two young captains, two wise-beyond-their-years players, and two trophy finalists. @EricEngels takes a closer look at the stars. sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/su…

A few foreign feelings for the Canadiens to sort through. They didn’t fully process them through 60 minutes, but they have a lot of good things to build on for Game 2.

The Canadiens were playing from behind for most of Game 1 and never were able to overcome it. (@EricEngels) sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/ca…

A look at the keys for the Canadiens against this great Sabres team:

Here we go again. Another series between two teams that finished neck and neck in the standings. @EricEngels looks at three ways the Canadiens can emerge victorious in Round 2. sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/th…

What. A. Series!!! On what it took for the Canadiens to win it:

In the end, the coin came up Canadiens. It flipped seven times in this series. Just once more to the Montreal side in Tampa Bay. (@EricEngels) sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/ca…

The six games the Canadiens played against the Lightning in this series have shown they’re ready to win Game 7 and not just experience it as some sort of rite of passage. Eric Engels tees up Sunday's winner-take-all matchup. (By @EricEngels) sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/co…

This game — like every other one this series — was a coinflip, and it was Tampa's turn to win. But the Canadiens believe their best is coming in Game 7 on Sunday. (@EricEngels) sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/ca…

On an instant classic and a meeting with destiny. The Canadiens feel their time is now, the Lightning are fighting to prove their time’s not up, and we’re getting a fitting end to the best series of this first round👇🏻

Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes has been a difference maker in this series against the Lightning. Montreal's star scorers need to step up to take some pressure off his shoulders in Game 6 tonight. (@EricEngels) sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/no…