Goaltender Emmett Croteau is transferring to Dartmouth College. (April 18)

The Montréal Canadiens exercised the two-year option on Martin St-Louis’ contract. He is now signed through the 2026-27 season. (April 17)

The Montréal Canadiens signed forward Luke Tuch to a two-year, entry-level contract (2024-25 to 2025-26). He also signed an AHL contract with the Laval Rocket to finish the current season in the AHL. (April 16)

The Montréal Canadiens signed defenseman Lane Hutson to a three-year, entry-level contract (2023-24 to 2025-26). (April 12)

The Montréal Canadiens signed forward Florian Xhekaj to a three-year, entry-level contract (2024-25 to 2026-27). He also signed a pro tryout with the Laval Rocket for the remainder of the season. (April 9)

 

All games are at Eastern time

April 19 games

Laval Rocket at Belleville Senators 7:00 pm

Norfolk Admirals at Trois-Rivières Lions 7:00 pm - ECHL First Round (best-of-7) (Norfolk leads series 1-0)

KalPa Kuopio 2 Kärpät Oulu 3 (Final 1OT) - Liiga Bronze Medal Game (single-elimination game)

Oliver Kapanen - no points

Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds at Saginaw Spirit 7:05 pm - OHL Quarter Final (best-of-7) (Series tied 2-2)

Owen Beck -

April 18 games

ZSC Lions 2 Lausanne HC 4 (Final) - Swiss National League Final (best-of-7) (Series tied 1-1)

Vinzenz Rohrer - no points

London Knights 4 Kitchener Rangers 3 (Final) - OHL Quarter Final (best-of-7) (London wins series 4-0)

Filip Mešár - one assist

April 17 games

Norfolk Admirals 4 Trois-Rivières Lions 2 (Final) - ECHL First Round (best-of-7) (Norfolk leads series 1-0)

Zachary Émond - 2 goals on 23 shots - First career ECHL playoffs game
Chris Jandric - no points - First career ECHL playoffs game
Christopher Merisier-Ortiz - no points
Jakov Novak - no points
John Parker-Jones - no points - First career ECHL playoffs game
Miguël Tourigny - one assist - First career ECHL playoffs game
Alex-Olivier Voyer - no points
Nolan Yaremko - one assist - First career ECHL playoffs game

Saginaw Spirit 0 Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds 4 (Final) - OHL Quarter Final (best-of-7) (Series tied 2-2)

Owen Beck - no points