Eric Engels

Canadiens' bright future will be shaped by pain from loss to Hurricanes

Eric Engels

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Eric Engels, born and raised in Montreal, is in his 16th season on the Canadiens beat. He’s a multi-platform Canadiens and NHL Insider who joined Sportsnet in the spring of 2015. In addition to his written work, Engels is featured on Sportsnet radio across the country and contributes regularly to Sportsnet’s regional and national television broadcasts.

Canadiens must bring Gallagher's competitiveness to keep season alive vs. Hurricanes

Brendan Gallagher would give everything he has to keep this Canadiens season alive, but he won’t be turned to in Friday’s elimination game against the Hurricanes. Eric Engels tells us why that might be a mistake.

How Jakub Dobes stabilized Canadiens' crease by steadying his emotions

Damage runs deep as Canadiens lose again in Eastern Conference Final

The Hurricanes have expertly inflicted a physical and mental toll in this series that the Canadiens might not be able to overcome.

Canadiens must follow Lane Hutson's lead to rebound in Game 4

Lane Hutson may only be 22, but his maturity goes beyond his years — as shown after the Canadiens' latest loss. Now, the team must rally behind its young defenceman in time for Game 4.

Canadiens searching for answers after consecutive losses to Hurricanes

Canadiens embracing opportunity to rewrite story on home ice

After years of rebuilding and growing belief, the Canadiens return home eager to meet a Bell Centre atmosphere that has been building alongside them.

Canadiens fall short in series-tying loss to Hurricanes

On the whole, Game 2 felt like a good example of how the resilient Canadiens could take a haymaker and stay on their feet. They just didn't find a way to counterpunch as much as they needed to.

Disparity between top players on Canadiens, Hurricanes the difference in Game 1

Canadiens' quick study on Hurricanes leads to dominant Game 1 win

What we learned about the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final is they’re a quick study.