The fourth segment of games for the Habs this season wasn’t pretty. However, there are some numbers from this stretch that suggest better things could soon be on the horizon for Montreal.

As the Habs passed through their third five-game segment of the season, there are some strong individual performances that stand out but is a league-high shooting percentage sustainable the rest of the way?

For years, the hope in Montreal’s rebuild was that they’d continue to add high-end offensive pieces to their roster. In Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov, there are some early justifiable comparisons to a pair of star players, one active and one retired.

The Habs are certainly off to a strong start to their season as one of the top-scoring teams in the league. On the other hand, the stats through their first ten games show that their defence is still very much a work in progress.

The Habs had a very strong start to their season with a 4-1 record to tie for the lead in the Atlantic Division. Digging into the numbers, they show that Montreal’s performance has been much better out of the gate.

Right now, the Panthers have the winning blueprint following back-to-back Stanley Cup titles. The Canadiens have some similarities to Florida’s approach but one significant divergence from their divisional rival as well.

As the 2025-26 regular season approaches, let’s look at some common arguments about the Canadiens last season and see how those themes held up statistically.