In today’s links, Evans wanted to stay, the message his contract sends, his story of developmental success, the captain’s inspiring consistency, Pettersson’s and Stamkos’s struggles, and news on ...

Ann-Renée Desbiens stopped 40 of 41 shots in regulation and turned away all five Minnesota Frost attempts in the shootout as the Montreal Victoire escaped Place Bell with their 15th win of the season.

The Montreal Canadiens have issued the biggest statement of intent for their actions prior to Friday’s NHL Trade Deadline by signing F Jake Evans to a four-year contract extension.

The Habs’ captain didn’t get the chance to play for his country this year, and seems to have turned that into motivation ...