The contributions of several key rookies this season on the Habs evoke memories of the old days. But is this year’s group truly compatible to those of the past?

The Habs got off to a rocky start against Carolina on Tuesday night, falling behind by two early. However, they got going from there, scoring five unanswered goals to pick up a crucial 5-2 victory.

The Habs had three crucial games in the standings this past week. They won two of them to continue to hold onto a playoff spot but the way they lost the other one will be a source of frustration for them for a while.

After a disappointing loss in Detroit on Thursday, the Habs had yet another game against a team right behind them in the standings on Saturday as they hosted the Islanders. The top line took over when it mattered most, leading Montreal to a 7-3 win.

The Habs were in Detroit on Thursday for a crucial divisional game. However, they couldn’t muster up much offence and a late turnover from Mike Matheson proved costly as the Red Wings picked up the 3-1 win.

After a disappointing weekend, the Habs looked to get back on track Tuesday with a key divisional game against Boston. They never led in the game but it didn’t matter as Cole Caufield’s overtime winner gave them the 3-2 win.

Last week was a tale of two halves for the Habs. In the first half against divisional rivals, they took care of business. However, over the weekend against a pair of Western opponents, they struggled and failed to pick up any points, leading to a split week overall.

In their first matchup of the season earlier this month, the Habs pulled off a multi-goal comeback against Anaheim but lost. History repeated itself in this one as they pulled off a two-goal comeback but couldn’t hold the lead, eventually falling 4-3.

Montreal’s overall consistency this season has helped put them in a strong position heading into the final month and a very important stretch run. But, of course, there’s now a potential goalie controversy brewing.

The Habs kicked off their third straight back-to-back set on Saturday as they hosted San Jose. However, they looked more like a team in the second half of it instead of the first, helping to allow San Jose to double them up by a score of 4-2.