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Welcome back to the daily Hockey Inside/Out newsletter, where the Montreal Canadiens won't get much time off before facing the well-rested Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final on Thursday.

Cowan: Canadiens bounce to Carolina with OT Game 7 victory over Sabres

"I was just doing my job. Their fans like to chant my name … so I like that, too. Thank you … thanks for that. Actually, that was giving me fire because I like when you are the villain."

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Hidden Game: Alex Newhook’s overtime winner propels Canadiens to Eastern Conference final

"Let’s be honest: it no longer matters what happens from this point regarding the Canadiens. They are one of the final four NHL teams standing in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Nobody thought this young, rebuilding, exciting and resilient team would get this far."

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Last-minute Charge goal denies Victoire a sweep in PWHL final

“I felt like we had a lot of cheers after the goal. Obviously I wish we came out with a win. That part is a little frustrating, but yeah, it was a special moment.”

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May 21: Canadiens at Hurricanes, Game 1, (8 p.m., CBC, SN, TVA Sports, TSN 690, 98.5 FM)

May 23: Canadiens at Hurricanes, Game 2, (7 p.m., CBC, SN, TVA Sports, OMNI2, TSN 690, 98.5 FM)

May 25: Hurricanes at Canadiens, Game 3, (8 p.m., CBC, SN, TVA Sports, TSN 690, 98.5 FM)

May 27: Hurricanes at Canadiens, Game 4, (8 p.m., CBC, SN, TVA Sports, TSN 690, 98.5 FM)

May 29 (if necessary): Canadiens at Hurricanes, Game 5, (8 p.m., CBC, SN, TVA Sports, TSN 690, 98.5 FM)

May 31 (if necessary): Hurricanes at Canadiens, Game 6, (time TBD, CBC, SN, TVA Sports, TSN 690, 98.5 FM)

June 2 (if necessary): Canadiens at Hurricanes, Game 7, (8 p.m., CBC, SN, TVA Sports, TSN 690, 98.5 FM)

May 14: The Montreal Victoire mounted a late comeback on their way to a 3-2 overtime win in Game 1 against the Ottawa Charge. (Game report)

May 16: The Victoire put themselves a game away from clinching the Walter Cup after 2-1 OT win in Game 2 over Charge (Game report)

May 18:  The Charge bounced back to stave off a sweep Monday night, handing the Victoire a 2-1 loss in Game 3. (Game report)

May 20: Montreal Victoire at Ottawa Charge, Game 4 (7 p.m., TSN, RDS)

May 23 (if necessary): Ottawa Charge at Montreal Victoire, Game 5 (12:30 p.m., TSN, RDS)

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