Montreal Canadiens’ playoff hopes take a hit as goaltending woes and penalty kill struggles cost crucial division points. Can Cole Caufield’s scoring streak and Mike Matheson’s resurgence power a turnaround in the Atlantic? Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert break down Montreal’s tough losses to Boston and Buffalo, spotlighting Caufield’s historic hat trick in Boston and growing concerns around Sam Montembeault’s reliability in net. The conversation explores shifting lineup dynamics, the impact of Jake Evans’ return, and how teams are adapting to Juraj Slafkovsky’s emergence. Key talking points include the Canadiens’ need for secondary scoring, possible goalie solutions like Kaapo Kahkonen, and the implications of division rivalries on playoff positioning. With a challenging schedule ahead, is Montreal doing enough to stay in the hunt? Don’t miss this strategic analysis of the Canadiens’ evolving roster and their fight for postseason contention.

00:00 Canadiens' Game: Positives & Negatives
05:09 Penalty Kill Evaluation and Goals
08:51 Balancing Toughness and Control
15:14 Caufield Carrying Canadiens' Offense
16:41 Cole Caufield's Power Play Impact
24:23 Unlikely Goals and Goalie Woes
26:01 Why Not Try Kaapo Kahkonen?
29:58 Montreal's Goaltending Woes Persist
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