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Montreal Canadiens: Why the Habs Should Take One Step Back Next Year On Purpose

Jun 22, 2018; Dallas, TX, USA; Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

The Montreal Canadiens made a run to the Stanley Cup Final this season. In a 31 team league, that is no small feat and is something worth celebrating.

The team had its ups and downs throughout the season, but was originally built with the postseason in mind and they proved to be up for that challenge. They took out Stanley Cup contenders in the Toronto Maple Leafs, Vegas Golden Knights and Winnipeg Jets before bowing out to the Tampa Bay Lightning.