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The Canadian is three points from the series (and it could be worse tomorrow morning)
Charles-Alexis Brisebois
The Canadian is three points from the series (and it could be worse tomorrow morning)
Credit: In recent weeks, the Canadiens have stayed in the playoff race thanks to their winning streak after the break. But for a few days now, it’s been more difficult. It can do that when you’re only looking for one point out of a possible four in Alberta. This means that this morning, the Canadiens are […]
In recent weeks, the Canadiens have stayed in the playoff race thanks to their winning streak after the break. But for a few days now, it’s been more difficult.

It can do that when you’re only looking for one point out of a possible four in Alberta.

This means that this morning, the Canadiens are three points behind the Ottawa Senators and a spot in the playoffs. And three teams need to be overtaken to hope to see the CH make the playoffs.

(Credit: NHL.com)
Is it feasible at this point? Yes, it is. Is it likely? It depends if you think 9% chance of making the playoffs is “likely” or not.

In my opinion, it’s not likely.

Also, note that tonight, the Ottawa Senators and the Detroit Red Wings will face off. If Ottawa gets one or more points, the gap will be even wider.

And if the game goes to overtime…

The fact that the CH has lost some ground in the playoff race since Friday makes the clash of mentalities (for lack of a better term) between those who wanted to see the CH sell and those who wanted to see them buy (or not sell, at least) even more important.

After all, the path the CH has chosen to prioritize (pushing for the playoffs despite the low chances) is hard to quantify when compared to draft picks, which are more tangible.

But on the other hand, if an important free agent considers the Canadiens this summer because of the team’s nice climb up the standings in 2024-2025, maybe the GM will be laughing all the way to the bank.

Right now, it’s impossible to know.

All we know is that the club’s management understood the players’ message and believed in them. Now, it’s up to the players to play well to show that they deserve the trust placed in them.

Even if the team lacks depth (on Saturday, no healthy skater was left out by the team on the sidelines due to Patrik Laine’s absence), the players will continue to believe.

And that’s even if Michael Pezzetta is the team’s depth.

Logically, the last few days (a loss and another in overtime) have reminded us that a decrease in performance is not allowed for a team like the CH… but it’s normal to have some in a season. Especially for a team like the CH.

But no matter the obstacles, the players must continue to push in order to (try to) prove to Kent Hughes that he made the right decision in believing in them.


in a nutshell

– In real money, Brad Marchand doesn’t cost the Panthers much.

– Lane Hutson continues to show that he can become a great player. [NYT]

– Ouch.

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