The Canadiens headed into the 4 Nations Face-Off break in the NHL schedule with a 25-26-5 record and they were 1-7-1 in their last nine games. They’re only three points ahead of their pace last season when they had a 22-26-8 record after 56 games.
With 26 games left in the season, can they still be “in the mix” for a playoff spot or are they going to be in the NHL Draft lottery for the fourth straight year?
Those are the questions answered on this Hockey Inside/Out bonus episode as former Canadiens teammates and 1986 Stanley Cup champions Chris Nilan and Rick Green join The Gazette’s Stu Cowan.
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