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Millions of hockey fans will tune in tonight as Canada and the USA dish it out in the 4 Nations Face-Off final. But if you're wondering how to watch the action live, we've got you covered.

Launched just over a week ago in Montreal, this international NHL tournament featuring Canada, the U.S., Sweden and Finland was initially billed as a warm-up for the next Winter Olympics. But with a North American tariffs war heating up off the ice and plenty of bad blood on it, Thursday's game between Canada and the U.S. has morphed into a fiery political and sporting spectacle.

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Saturday night's highly anticipated 4 Nations Face-Off game between Canada and the United States in Montreal got off to a fiery start — long before the puck even dropped.

The tournament, featuring Canada, the U.S., Sweden, and Finland, was meant to be a high-stakes warm-up for the next Winter Olympics. But let's be real: when Canada and the U.S. face off, it's never just a game. And with everything going on politically, this was one for the history books.

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Montreal is home to countless restaurants, lounges and events that are well worth a night out, and Le Centre Sheraton Montreal offers all of that and then some.

Now, while Montreal's winter weather can make staying in feel so good, it's certainly no excuse to not take full advantage of the city's iconic nightlife.

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La Cage is officially turning 40 this year and the Quebec restaurant has loads of celebrations in store for its anniversary.

After opening its doors back in 1984, the sports brasserie has become a staple in the restaurant business, boasting a total of 38 Quebec-owned establishments.

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Justin Bieber recently shaded the Montreal Canadiens on Instagram and it's safe to say that Habs fans won't love what the Canadian pop singer had to say.

Now, it's no secret that Bieber is a die-hard Toronto Maple Leafs fan. I mean, he is from Stratford, Ontario, so love for the Leafs started early on for the Biebs. As did his distaste for the Montreal Canadiens.

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As the 2023-24 NHL season approaches, the Montreal Canadiens and other NHL teams are starting to gear up and taking steps to maximize their potential on centre stage ice.

One element that has captured the attention of fans and pundits alike is the dynamic trio of captains leading the Habs into the season, particularly defenceman Mike Matheson, who is sporting an "A" on his jersey for the very first time. Habs General Manager Kent Hughes announced on Monday, September 11 that Matheson will be an alternate captain throughout the 2023-24 season.

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Hockey isn't just a sport in Canada, it's a lifestyle. So, when a young Habs fan was surprised with tickets to the Montreal Canadiens game on January 21, it's no surprise there were lots of smiles, hugs and of course…tears.

In a TikTok posted by Alisia Mascetti — her nephew, Giulio, was surprised by his father, Stefano, with two Habs tix and the touching moment is totally pulling at our heartstrings.

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Only hours before the Montreal Canadiens are expected to face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the National Hockey League (NHL) has announced that Habs star Cole Caufield will not finish the remainder of the season.

In a Saturday morning press conference, head coach Martin St-Louis provided more details regarding the situation.

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P.K. Subban was honoured during Thursday night's Montreal Canadiens game where fans gave the former Habs player a well-deserved standing ovation.

The NHL star announced last September that he would officially be retiring from hockey after 13 seasons, seven of which he played for the Canadiens. So, a proper farewell at the Bell Centre was certainly fitting.

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Carey Price paid a visit to Maxime Lapierre and Guillaume Latendresse's podcast, La Poche Bleu, on January 11, and the Montreal Canadiens goalie opened up regarding his issues with alcohol consumption.

Price shed light on his struggles with alcohol and discussed the time he spent in a treatment centre after entering the NHL player assistance program back in October 2021.

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Former Montreal Canadiens defender Alexander Romanov and his 21-year-old wife, Sofia Krasovskaya, are expecting their very first child together. The duo shared the heartwarming news in a joint Instagram post on December 20, 2022.

Alexander, who was the 38th overall pick in the 2018 NHL Draft, scored a spot with the Habs in 2020 and managed to play for two seasons before he was traded to the New York Islanders.

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Hockey fans rejoice, there will once again be a second Montreal hockey team to cheer for! The Premier Hockey Federation (PHF – formerly known as the National Women's Hockey League) announced the introduction of a seventh franchise, right here in Montreal. This will be the second Canadian team in the PHF after the Toronto Six, established for the 2020-21 season.

The new organization, the first women's team in Montreal since the collapse of the Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL) will be led by Kevin Raphaël and Emmanuel Anderson.

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