Jan 13, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Josh Anderson (17) celebrates with teammates after a goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
So, um, how about those Montreal Canadiens, eh?
After getting off to an impressive 7-2-1 start to a delayed and shortened 56-game 2020-21 season, Montreal began to falter and buckle once more in spite of some solid stretches here and there. With a 24-21-11 record heading into the post-season, the Montreal Canadiens barely squeaked into the playoffs past an inconsistency-riddled Calgary Flames squad.
Playoff birth aside, the Habs now found themselves with a tough task ahead in Round 1.