Eric Engels

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

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.

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.

'Just classic': Canadiens come together for series-tilting win over Lightning

Canadiens notebook: Slafkovsky eyes revenge on scoresheet, Gallagher could debut

Game 5 between the Canadiens and Lightning is here. To get you set, Eric Engels looks at why Juraj Slafkovsky's best form of revenge would be on the scoresheet, and what Brendan Gallagher's potential series debut means for the lineup.

Canadiens' St. Louis must contemplate changes to spark top six

Martin St. Louis has some big decisions to make before Game 5. With the Canadiens struggling at five-on-five, line changes could be the way to go.

'We're battling': Canadiens fall short in Game 4 as coin-flip series continues

Canadiens notebook: Lightning series hinges on emergence of superstars

Two 100-point players in Nick Suzuki and Nikita Kucherov have yet to truly get going in the playoffs. But the remainder of the Canadiens-Lightning series could tilt on which superstars step up, writes Sportsnet's Eric Engels.

How Canadiens' Arber Xhekaj learned to 'see things clearly through the chaos'

It hasn't always been a linear path for Canadiens defenceman Arber Xhekaj. But all those experiences are paying off now as he plays the best hockey of his career against the Lightning, writes Sportsnet's Eric Engels.

Canadiens' Dach writes 'unbelievable' redemption story in Game 3 win

Canadiens notebook: Expect Suzuki line to respond, possible changes for Game 3

The Bell Centre’s opening up with the Canadiens tied 1-1 in their series with the Tampa Bay Lightning, and matchups shift in coach Martin St. Louis’ favour.