Canadiens coach Michel Therrien doesn't like how much Brendan Gallagher is getting "abused."
Gallagher, a Calder Trophy finalist, has two goals in the series. In the penalty-fest that was Game 3, he also wound up fighting, which is something his coach doesn't really want to see. "He's a kid who comes to the rink with such a great attitude and great work ethic. He's a small guy who plays a big game, but the thing I don't like is he's getting abused. "You never want to see your young players get abused," Therrien said. "Yesterday, he ended up fighting. That's not his game. He's never done that before, maybe one time. Hopefully, those things are going to stop. He drew two penalties, but that doesn't make the other five times he was hit okay. It's not okay. He's a good player. The NHL needs good kids like that to sell the game."

The NHL announced Monday that Brendan Gallagher is a finalist for the Calder Trophy.
The Montreal forward turned 21 years of age Monday, so the news must have been a good birthday gift. Gallagher may not have been in a very celebratory mood though after his playoff goal streak came to an end in Game 3 Sunday night and he finished with a minus-3 rating in the Canadiens' 6-1 loss to Ottawa. He registered 15 goals and 28 points in 44 contests during the regular season and has accounted for two markers and 17 shots in three postseason matches so far.

Brendan Gallagher scored what proved to be the game-winner for the Canadiens in their 3-1 win over the Senators in Game 2 of their first-round series Friday night.
The little guy continues to be quite the menace, as he's now scored in his first two career playoff games and has goals in four straight tilts, dating back to the regular season. Even more impressive is that Gallagher keeps doing his damage without a ton of ice time, as he had 12:09 on Friday, still managing eight shots, four of which went on goal. Michael Ryder and Ryan White recorded the other goals for the Habs, who brought the series even after an emotional Game 1 that saw Lars Eller leave on a stretcher, bloodied and concussed. Brandon Prust, Rene Bourque, Alex Galchenyuk and P.K. Subban had the helpers.

Brendan Gallagher registered a goal and an assist in the Canadiens' 4-1 win over the Leafs on Saturday night.
Gallagher's rookie (regular) season ends on a high note. The 20-year-old was fantastic this season, ending with a rookie-high 15 goals and 28 points, which is second among rookies. Lars Eller had a goal and two helpers, while Andrei Markov also had a goal and an assist. Tomas Plekanec potted the other goal.

Brendan Gallagher has enjoyed a fine rookie season.
His 26 points rank second among rookies, while his 14 goals are tied for the most among them. "Nothing's really surprised me too much," Gallagher said of his rookie season. "I knew the NHL was going to be faster, against bigger guys. That was expected. My game's kind of been able to stay the same so that's something I've appreciated. Every night, you try to play the same way." It will be interesting to see how he performs in the playoffs. Regardless, he should be a very solid cog in fantasy lineups for years to come.

Brendan Gallagher left Wednesday's game briefly after stopping a shot by Matt Niskanen late in the first period.
He was able to return though. Gallagher finished the contest with eight penalty minutes and three shots. He is tied for lead among rookies with 13 goals and has 24 points in 39 games. He should get consideration for the Calder Trophy at the end of the year.

Brendan Gallagher netted his 10th goal of the season to help Montreal rally for a 6-5 shootout win over Boston.
His third-period marker set the stage for Andrei Markov's game-tying goal in the final seconds of regulation. Gallagher then scored the only goal in the sixth round of the shootout to give the Canadiens the win. He is currently third in rookie scoring with 19 points in 29 games, but he'll get his fair share of Calder Trophy votes when the season is over.

Brendan Gallagher notched two goals -- plus the shootout winner -- in the Canadiens' 6-5 win over the Bruins on Wednesday night.
If that wasn't enough, Gallagher's two markers were the last two of the game, scoring twice in the third period, the tying one coming with nine seconds left to force the extra frame. The rookie has 11 goals and nine assists on the season. Michael Ryder also lit the lamp twice for his 12th of the season, while P.K. Subban had the other. Tomas Plekanec had three helpers, with Brian Gionta getting two of his own.

Brendan Gallagher is having quite the rookie season.
The Canadiens youngster ranks third among rookies in points, second in goal scoring and second in plus-minus, plus-10. Gallagher also has three game-winning goals. "You expect to play well, but it is the NHL - the best league in the world - and you can't take anything for granted," he said.

Brendan Gallagher scored the game-winning goal in the Canadiens' 4-3 win over the Lightning on Saturday night.
The Habs were down 3-1 entering the third period. Gallagher is enjoying a very nice rookie season, with seven goals -- three game-winners -- and seven assists. Brian Gionta (goal, assist), Tomas Plekanec and Alexei Emelin notched the other goals. Michael Ryder picked up two helpers.

Brendan Gallagher picked up two assists in Montreal's 4-3 win over Boston Sunday night.
He has produced a goal and four helpers in his past three games for his longest point streak of the season. Despite being relatively small in stature, Gallagher likes to play a physical style and get under the skin of his opponents. The rookie winger has been credited with 13 points, 29 hits and 46 shots in 18 games this campaign.

Brendan Gallagher scored the game-winning goal for Montreal Wednesday night in a 5-2 win over Toronto.
He finished the contest with five shots and two hits as well. Gallagher, who has six goals and nine points on the year, is starting to get noticed with his hard-nosed style. "He's got one way to play and he's playing hard," coach Michel Therrien said. "He's starting to earn respect, not only from his teammates but around the league."

Brendan Gallagher returned to action on Saturday February 23.

Brendan Gallagher will be in the Montreal lineup Saturday against the Rangers.
He has missed the last week due to a concussion but he is not suffering from post-concussion symptoms and is awaiting final medical clearance to play which all parties believe will be forthcoming. The impressive rookie will likely skate alongside Max Pacioretty and David Desharnais. Get ready to activate him.

Brendan Gallagher (concussion) is feeling better, according to Habs coach Michel Therrien.
Therrien suggested the 20-year-old could be back sooner rather than later, but this is still a dicey situation. Players dealing with concussions often feel good one day and worse the next. "He felt a lot better this morning. Obviously, he won't play (against Carolina) and we'll go from there," Therrien said. Gallagher has eight points on the year.

The Montreal Canadiens announced that forward Brendan Gallagher suffered a concussion on Saturday.
He was injured by a Luke Schenn hit. He had a nice goal and an assist during the Habs' 4-1 win against the Philadelphia Flyers. The team said it is following protocol, so for now, consider him day-to-day, even if he could miss significant time.

Brendan Gallagher suffered an undisclosed injury during Saturday's contest.
Gallagher exited the game early in the third period after being smashed into the boards by Philadelphia's Luke Schenn. Consider him day-to-day for now.

Rookie Brendan Gallagher has a team-leading plus-seven rating.
Plus-minus ratings don't tell the whole story, especially for a rookie who isn't playing top-line minutes and can be shielded in situations, but it's still a good sign. Just 20, Gallagher has four goals and six points on the season.

Brendan Gallagher is looking forward to getting his first taste of the Boston-Montreal rivalry on Wednesday night.
"When I learned that I made the team, I was looking forward to playing the Bruins," he said. Gallagher, who stands 5-foot-9 and weighs 178 pounds, is also looking forward to playing against Zdeno Chara and said he plans to finish his checks on the behemoth defenseman. The Canadiens rookie is second on the team in hits, with 19, so far this season and he has provided the club with some valuable secondary scoring. Gallagher has three goals and five points after seven games.

Brendan Gallagher scored a goal and an assist for the Canadiens in a 4-3 win over Winnipeg Tuesday.
After being told they would be spending the rest of th reason with the big club, Gallagher and Alex Galchenyuk enjoyed their best games as NHLers. Galchenyuk picked up a pair of assists in the victory while Tomas Plekanec, Rene Bourque and Erik Cole all scored for the Habs.

Brendan Gallagher scored his first NHL goal on Sunday.
His first-period marker gave the Canadiens a 2-0 in what would eventually become a 4-3 overtime win over the New Jersey Devils. Gallagher has one goal and one assist, with six shots, during the first three games of his NHL career.

Brendan Gallagher made his NHL debut on Tuesday night.
He picked up an assist and recorded three shots during his 9:28 of ice time in Montreal's 4-1 win over Florida. Gallagher played alongside fellow rookie Alex Galchenyuk and gritty forward Brandon Prust in the contest.

Brendan Gallagher has made the Canadiens' opening-night roster.
Montreal selected the 5-foot-9, 182-pound forward with the fifth pick in the 2010 draft and all he's done is put up some big point totals. In his first AHL action, he has recorded 20 points in 36 games. Coach Michel Therrien said the 20-year-old made himself nearly impossible to cut. "He has a tremendous work ethic, he's always around the puck, he's always going to the net," Therrien said. "And he's a good teammate as well. He always has a smile on his face."

Brendan Gallagher has made the Canadiens' opening-night roster.
Montreal selected the 5-foot-9, 182-pound forward with the fifth pick in the 2010 draft and all he's done is put up some big point totals. In his first AHL action, he has recorded 20 points in 36 games. Coach Michel Therrien said the 20-year-old made himself nearly impossible to cut. "He has a tremendous work ethic, he's always around the puck, he's always going to the net," Therrien said. "And he's a good teammate as well. He always has a smile on his face."

Brendan Gallagher had a goal and an assist in the Hamilton Bulldogs' 3-2 shootout loss to the Lake Erie Monsters.
Gallagher has 10 goals and 20 points in 34 AHL games this season. He's tied for 18th in the league in the rookie points race.