The Canadiens faced one of their most embarrassing defensive losses of the season, instantly followed by a surprise recall of Adam Engstrom, Owen Beck and Jacob Fowler.
There can only be so many chances, so many excuses, so many speeches given before the firm hand of action must be used. For the Montreal Canadiens, that final breaking point came immediately following an embarrassing 6-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
When I say immediately, there is no hyperbole in saying the ice was still being scraped and resurfaced when it was announced via Canadiens social media channels that Owen Beck, Adam Engstrom and maybe the most surprising, Jacob Fowler were recalled to the Habs.