Hockey News: NHL and AHL Playoffs

May 6, 2026, 21:50
CanadaSports

Introduction

The Montreal Canadiens are in the next round of the NHL playoffs. Other teams are also playing in the AHL playoffs.

Main Body

The Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning. Now, many Canadian fans support Montreal. They want the team to win the big trophy. Montreal will play the Buffalo Sabres. Montreal is very tired. The Sabres are not tired because they won their games easily. In the AHL, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are winning. They have a good goalie and fast players. Other teams like the Springfield Thunderbirds and Laval Rocket are also winning games.

Conclusion

Montreal plays Buffalo on Wednesday. The Penguins are close to the next final.

Learning

⚡ Quick Shift: 'Is' vs 'Are'

Look at how we describe teams. We change the word based on if it is one thing or many things.

One Team (Singular)

  • Montreal is tired. →\rightarrow (One city/team)
  • The team is winning. →\rightarrow (One group)

Many Players/Teams (Plural)

  • The Sabres are not tired. →\rightarrow (Many players)
  • Fans are happy. →\rightarrow (Many people)

💡 Simple Rule:

  • 1 Person/Team →\rightarrow is
  • 2+ People/Teams →\rightarrow are

Vocabulary Learning

team (n.)
A group of people playing a sport together.
Example:The Montreal Canadiens are a strong team in the NHL.
win (v.)
To be victorious in a game or contest.
Example:The Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning to win the game.
play (v.)
To participate in a sport or game.
Example:Montreal will play the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday.
good (adj.)
Having a positive quality or high standard.
Example:The Penguins have a good goalie and fast players.
fast (adj.)
Moving or able to move quickly.
Example:The Penguins have fast players who score quickly.
tired (adj.)
Feeling exhausted or lacking energy.
Example:Montreal is very tired after many games.
next (adj.)
Coming immediately after the present one.
Example:Montreal plays Buffalo on the next Wednesday.
big (adj.)
Large in size or importance.
Example:They want the team to win the big trophy.
close (adj.)
Near in distance or time.
Example:The Penguins are close to the next final.
support (v.)
To give help or encouragement to someone.
Example:Many Canadian fans support Montreal during the playoffs.