Fans of the Canadiens, cheer on the Sabres and the Devils tonight

The Canadiens are in a good run for the playoffs.

What this means is that the standings need to be followed every day. Because even on days when the Canadiens are not in action, they can receive help from other teams.

Yesterday, for example, the Oilers’ win over the Rangers helped Nick Suzuki’s club.

Tonight, again, the Canadiens will not play. However, there are still two games that need to be watched in relation to the playoff run. The Devils will face the Blue Jackets and the Sabres will face the Bruins.

And as you know, Columbus and Boston are opponents in the race for the CH. So, encourage the Devils and the Sabres if you want to see the Canadiens progress.

Right now, both teams are behind the Canadiens in the standings. A Bruins win would bring the club to just one point behind the Canadiens, who have 71 points this morning.

On the other hand, the Columbus club could, with a win, surpass Martin St-Louis’ men. But in terms of points percentage, the Canadiens would still be slightly ahead due to the game in hand.

Of course, it’s just one evening (and a small one in the NHL) and it won’t change everything. But if the opposing teams win, it will add pressure on the Canadiens, who won’t have an easy schedule until the end of the month.

With several games on the road, the CH will have to keep their foot on the gas pedal in the coming weeks.

For the first time in four years, the Canadiens are in a playoff run at the end of the season. Martin St-Louis has managed to bring his team #DansLeMix and make it a team that plays important games in March.

Can the team succeed in the impossible? We’ll see. But note that right now, we’re talking about 21.8% chances of making the playoffs, which is better than before the game against the Panthers on Saturday… but still slim.

in a nutshell

– Not false.

«Alex Newhook seems to be finding his bearings at center»

Are we witnessing a resurgence of the CH attacker?https://t.co/ZRK3RxqoSA#CH #canadiens #clubdumatin #hockey pic.twitter.com/X2upESNHKt

— BPM Sports (@BPMSportsRadio) March 17, 2025

– Free agents among goalies: it will be a thin crop in 2025. [NYT]

– NHL executives have a meeting in Florida. [RDS]

– Ah yeah?

He’s not lacking confidence. https://t.co/JijYOxzm5z

— Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) March 17, 2025