The Canadiens headed into the 4 Nations Face-Off break in the schedule with a 25-26-5 record and were six points out of a wild-card playoff spot after going 1-7-1 in their last nine games.
What were the major factors in the team falling apart following an impressive 13-3-1 record that had put them in playoff contention?
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.
They also discuss what GM Kent Hughes should be looking to do ahead of the March 7 NHL trade deadline, which young players should get a shot with the Canadiens and how should the goaltending situation be handled over the season’s final 26 games.
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