Montreal Canadiens eliminated by Carolina Hurricanes in Eastern Conference final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 8:07 PM
Last updated May 30, 2026
The Montreal Canadiens’ run in the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs ended with a loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference final. This marks the Canadiens’ first deep playoff run since 1993, and the team is viewed as on the rise. With their playoff journey concluded, analysts are evaluating the team's needs to compete for the Cup moving forward. The Canadiens will focus on bolstering their roster for the upcoming season.
- •Canadiens reached the Eastern Conference final in 2023
- •Team lost to the Hurricanes, ending their playoff run
- •Analysts suggest roster improvements are necessary
- •This playoff appearance is their first since 1993
- 8:07 PMYahoo Sports — Post-Mortem: How Far Are The Montreal Canadiens From Winning A Stanley Cup?
"The Montreal Canadiens went on a great Stanley Cup playoff run this year, but that ended abruptly against the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference final. The Habs are a team on the rise, but what do they need to do to get into the Cup final for the first time since 1993?
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