Montreal Canadiens News

• Vinzenz Rohrer continues to shine at the World Championship, leading Austria to the knockout round for the first time since 1984. “He’s a fantastic player,” says coach Roger Bader.
• Laurent Dauphin has signed a two-year contract extension with the Laval Rocket. The Rocket will look to leverage home-ice advantage in the North Division Final.
• Florian Xhekaj, brother of Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj, is following in his sibling’s footsteps, bringing physicality while avoiding penalties. Meanwhile, the Victoire are facing questions about their early playoff exits and potential loss of key players in the expansion draft.

Around the NHL

• südlichen Ehgg anyone know why they deserve so much hate? Max Pacioretty remains nondrever farther, if he’ll play in the NHL again. Mitch Marner and John Tavares’ futures with the Toronto Maple Leafs are uncertain.
• Josh Morrissey likely would have missed the remainder of the playoffs if the Winnipeg Jets’ season hadn’t ended. Carolina Hurricanes killer Matthew Tkachuk is “back,” while Auston Matthews reveals playing with an injury since training camp.
• Frederik Dichow stopped all four shooters in the shootout as Denmark advances to the World Championship quarterfinals. Nikolaj Ehlers’ teammates want him to stay with the Winnipeg Jets. The Boston Bruins have signed General Manager Don Sweeney to a two-year extension.

Did You Know?

• Canadian paralympic gold medalist Paul Rosen is facing a devastating loss after decades of priceless hockey memorabilia were destroyed in a break-in.