The Habs got off to a terrible start in Los Angeles, being outshot 16-1 at one point. However, even after they had blown a lead to trail in the third, the top line was able to restore that with two tallies in less than a minute to give Montreal the 4-3 victory.
The Habs trailed for a good chunk of Friday’s game in Anaheim. While they once again pulled off a multi-goal comeback in the third period, they weren’t able to come away with the win, falling 6-5 in a shootout.
Friday was the NHL’s trade deadline and with the Habs in a playoff spot, many wondered if they’d be making a trade. However, 3 PM ET came and went with Montreal staying on the sidelines.
At the 60-game mark of the season, nearly three-quarters of the campaign have come and gone. The Habs continue to play with plenty of consistency in five-game segments, even though their game-to-game performances can still vary greatly.
The second half of Tuesday’s game in San Jose became a barn-burner offensively. However, the Sharks were able to put just enough shots past Jakub Dobes to give them the 7-5 win.
After the long Olympic break, the Habs officially kicked off the stretch run with a pair of games to close out February. While they left a point on the table, it was still a strong showing while they gained a bit of ground on those chasing them for a playoff spot.
After losing multiple leads against the Islanders on Thursday, the Habs bounced back nicely against Washington. Cole Caufield had a pair of goals while Jakub Dobes turned aside 27 shots as Montreal picked up the 6-2 win.
The 2026 NHL trade deadline is now less than a week away. Beyond draft picks, what other potential trade chips might the Canadiens be willing to part with?
The Habs held the lead on Thursday night for long stretches of the game but twice were unable to hold on, resulting in the game going to overtime. In there, Jean-Gabriel Pageau potted the winner on a breakaway to give the Islanders the 4-3 win.
While the Habs have been a high-scoring team this season, they’ve also allowed quite a few. How do they stack up against the top defensive teams in the NHL and where are the areas for improvement?