Eric Engels

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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.

Suzuki and Dahlin setting tone in showdown between Canadiens, Sabres

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. Eric Engels takes a closer look at the stars.

Canadiens can't overcome slow start in Game 1 loss

‘We’re ready’: Canadiens up for challenge in supercharged Buffalo

The Canadiens are well aware they're walking into a supercharged Buffalo atmosphere and set to face a fast and free Sabres team. But, as Eric Engels writes, they also know what it will take to succeed.

Three keys to victory for Canadiens in Round 2 against Sabres

Here we go again. Another series between two teams that finished neck and neck in the standings. Eric Engels looks at three ways the Canadiens can emerge victorious in Round 2.

Canadiens flip instant classic series with miraculous Game 7 win

Confident Canadiens feel ready to beat Lightning in Game 7

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.

Canadiens believe best is yet to come in Game 7 vs. Lightning: 'Meant to be'

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.

Notebook: Pressure on Dobes can be alleviated by breakthrough for Canadiens stars

Josh Anderson's impact on Canadiens' playoff success 'immeasurable'

Josh Anderson’s underlying stats won’t properly portray how frequently he’s brought his Canadiens teammates into the fight. Just ask Tom Wilson or Ben Chiarot what Anderson brings to the table.