The Montreal Canadiens season has not gone according to plan. Whatever Marc Bergevin‘s master plan actually is has never been revealed to us fans, but after a 96 point season a year ago, he must have planned on qualifying for the postseason this year. They were so close in 2019, only a small step forward was required.
That step went in the wrong direction this season as the Habs currently sit eight points back of the final playoff spot with 20 games left to play. Time is no longer running out, their chances have expired. That means it is going to be three straight years without a playoff berth in Montreal.