Over the past few years here at HabsWorld, we’ve previewed matchups by looking at the victory keys.

In the last full month of regulation hockey, Montreal distanced itself from the non-playoff teams in the standings. The Habs’ success came largely from a team effort, with a number of various contributors on any given night. Nevertheless, some Canadien

With a first round series of Montreal – Tampa Bay looking like all but a certainty, we’ve decided to start looking at the matchup before the regular season even ends.

Though they clinched a playoff spot with a loss, the Habs ended the week on a winning note with a pair of victories over division rivals.

The month of March proved profitable for the Montreal Canadiens, as they all but clinched a playoff spot. Their 10-5 record created some distance from the logjam of bubble teams, notably separating them from their divisional rivals, the Toronto Maple Lea

It may not have been the prettiest at times but the Habs pulled off a perfect 4-0 week to all but clinch a playoff spot.

Less than 24 hours after beating conference-leading Boston, the Habs will try to win their second game in as many nights on Tuesday as they host the Buffalo Sabres, the cellar dwellers of the East.

It was a big week for the Habs as a pair of victories have not only given them a bigger cushion on a playoff spot but also a small lead on a divisional seed.