The Canadiens ended a five-game losing streak (0-4-1) with a 4-3 win over the Sharks Tuesday night in San Jose.
Was it a must-win game for the Canadiens, who were five points out of a wild-card playoff spot after the victory?
That’s the main question answered on this week’s Hockey Inside/Out show as former Canadiens teammates and 1986 Stanley Cup champions Chris Nilan and Rick Green join The Gazette’s Stu Cowan.
After the win in San Jose, the Canadiens were only three points ahead of their pace from last season, when they finished 28th in the overall NHL standings. Are they more likely to make the playoffs this season or end up in the draft lottery for a fourth straight year?
The panel also discusses whether the Canadiens should try to re-sign Joel Armia, who scored the winning goal in San Jose and has been playing some very good hockey this season. He can become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.
Let us know what you think in the comments section below.