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Nine points in six games would secure a playoff spot for the Canadiens
Jonathan Di Gregorio
Nine points in six games would secure a playoff spot for the Canadiens
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There are currently six games left to play for the Habs and not only is the team in the mix, but it currently holds the last playoff spot.

It’s starting to feel like spring hockey in Montreal.

And what’s good is that the Habs currently have their destiny in their own hands. If they play better than their pursuers until the end of the season, the team will participate in the playoffs.

In fact, if the Canadiens manage to get nine points in their last six games, they will be mathematically assured of making the playoffs.

The team currently has a four-point lead over the Rangers, who have six games left to play, just like the Habs, and a six-point lead over the Red Wings and Blue Jackets, who both have one more game to play.

In other words, the maximum number of points each team can get is 12 for the Rangers and 14 for the other two teams. And of course, we’re talking about a perfect end to the season, which has little chance of happening.

So if the Habs reach 92 points, they will be certain to outrank their opponents, regardless of tiebreakers.

The Tricolore will face the Red Wings next Tuesday in Montreal, and with a win, they could really hurt the Detroit club.

With a harvest of nine points in six games, the Canadiens will be assured of participating in the spring dance.

A difficult task, but not impossible for the team, especially the way they’ve been playing recently.

In these six games, three opponents are within the Canadiens’ reach: the Predators (whom they face tonight), the Red Wings, and the Blackhawks. A potential six points.

Otherwise, the other opponents are the Senators, the Maple Leafs, and the Hurricanes. A higher level of competition, but still, getting three points out of six is feasible.

And we’re talking about a worst-case scenario. It’s unlikely that the Rangers and Red Wings will win all their games until the end of the season, and a harvest of eight, or even six points, could be enough for the Habs.

In short, it’s going to be an exciting end to the season, and it continues tonight as the Canadiens face the Predators in Nashville.


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