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View at The AthleticHow the Canadiens built themselves into a conference finalist in just four years
The AthleticThe Canadiens have become the NHL model for a rebuilding team, and the beauty of their situation is that they're not finished yet.
Published: May 19, 2026, 6:00 am Added: May 19, 2026, 8:10 am
