Eric Engels

How Jakub Dobes stabilized Canadiens' crease by steadying his emotions

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.

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

Canadiens searching for answers after consecutive losses to Hurricanes

For the first time in 71 days, the Canadiens have lost back-to-back games. And despite being one shot away from winning each game, the Canadiens know they have to find "another level" against the suffocating 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

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

Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky feasted in Game 1, while the Hurricanes' best players had an off night. Eric Engels breaks down why that was the key difference in Montreal's series-opening win.

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.

How Canadiens can beat Hurricanes, advance to Stanley Cup Final

Young Canadiens' journey pays off with Game 7 triumph: 'Can’t buy that'

These Canadiens were born in the flames of a spectacular burnout following an appearance in the 2021 Stanley Cup Final, and their journey to here will be a case study for all teams pondering the pain of a rebuild.