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Young, talented Canadiens excited about bright future after playoff exit

  • The Montreal Canadiens, the NHL's youngest playoff team with an average age of 26.4, were eliminated by the Washington Capitals in five games in the first round in April 2025.
  • The Canadiens reached the playoffs after three seasons of rebuilding and a strong 15-5-6 run post-4 Nations Face-Off, led by emerging young players and resilient veterans.
  • Key contributors included captain Nick Suzuki with 89 points, rookie defenseman Lane Hutson with 66 points—more than any rookie defenseman in franchise history—and Cole Caufield, who scored a career-high 37 goals.
  • Coach Martin St-Louis said, "The pain that you feel right now is normal," while Capitals coach Spencer Carbery praised Montreal’s top line and Hutson as "big-time stuff" and noted the team has a bright future.
  • Despite the early playoff exit, Canadiens leaders and coaches emphasized growth from playoff experience and expect the young team to build on this foundation for future success.
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Young, talented Canadiens excited about bright future after playoff exit

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Sportsnet broke the news in Canada on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
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