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Montreal's Pickford Shines in WHL Playoffs Amid Injury

4/7/2026

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Bryce Pickford, a Montreal Canadiens draft pick, recorded three goals and two assists in the WHL playoffs, despite an injury.
The Tigers, ranked fifth nationally, are favorites for the Memorial Cup.
They will face either the Calgary Hitmen or the Edmonton Oil Kings in the next round.
If the Tigers advance, Pickford may not join the Canadiens this season.
If they lose their next series, he could play for the Laval Rocket in the AHL postseason.

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Story summary

Bryce Pickford, a Montreal Canadiens draft pick, recorded three goals and two assists in the WHL playoffs, despite an injury.
The Tigers, ranked fifth nationally, are favorites for the Memorial Cup.
They will face either the Calgary Hitmen or the Edmonton Oil Kings in the next round.
If the Tigers advance, Pickford may not join the Canadiens this season.
If they lose their next series, he could play for the Laval Rocket in the AHL postseason.