The Canadiens are the best club in the NHL since the 4 Nations

It must be admitted that it’s pleasant to watch the Canadiens lately.

The team – which never gives up – continues to know success because all the players are working hard.

There are no passengers on the ice for several weeks now. And in those moments, it’s much easier to go get wins!

It’s not complicated: since the break, the Habs are the best club in the National League.

They have only one loss in regular time in their last 12 games (!) and they have the best point percentage in the entire league since February 22nd.

The Habs are ahead of big teams like the Avalanche, the Capitals, the Lightning, the Hurricanes, the Stars, the Leafs… who are all ranked in the top-10 of the NHL’s general ranking.

And ultimately, few people could have predicted this phenomenon a few weeks ago:

It’s working right now because the players have bought into Martin St-Louis’ plan.

Each of the guys in the lineup knows their role, after all. And it’s also for this reason that right now, the four lines on offense and the three defense pairs are working well.

Monty needs to be able to get back on track (is he tired?) because he’s been very average in his last two starts, but okay.

For the rest, it’s hard to find anything negative.

This sequence is happening at the right time in the season because the other teams that are fighting for a playoff spot in the East are not having as much success.

And at that level, let’s remember that it’s Kent Hughes who must be smiling in his office… because he decided to listen to his players and keep the team intact at the deadline.

The guys are rewarding their GM in the right way, at least.

Let’s remember that the Habs still have 14 games to play before the end of the regular calendar. And if they’re able to follow the same rhythm, the team will really improve their chances of participating in the spring dance in a few weeks.

Again, few people could have predicted this phenomenon a few weeks ago.

Overtime

– Oh.

Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are both out for Saturday’s game against the Kraken

Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch says both players are expected to miss at least a week pic.twitter.com/kc5Eb4UXH1

— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) March 21, 2025

– The two guys are underestimated, too.

Both members of this Dynamic Duo are having career years!

Dylan Strome’s 67 points so far this season ties his career high, while Aliaksei Protas’ 62 points are more than double his previous high.

NHL x @massmutual pic.twitter.com/d7YRBHpTKe

— NHL (@NHL) March 21, 2025

– A first contract in the NHL for the Islanders’ prospect.

#Isles Transaction: The New York Islanders have signed Gleb Veremyev to a two-year, entry-level contract beginning in the 2025-26 season.

— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) March 21, 2025

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