The Montreal Canadiens beating the Columbus Blue Jackets 8-2 on Saturday night did little to assist in their tank effort. On the contrary, it essentially guaranteed that they won’t be finishing with better odds in the Connor Bedard lottery than their opponents. But since that pursuit was a mathematical unlikelihood well before they put up eight goals, it is best not to cry over spilled milk, and look instead for positives in that stellar game for the Habs.
For instance, Nick Suzuki tied his career high in points, and stands poised to set a new personal best with nine games remaining.