It’s looking like the Montreal Canadiens are going to miss the playoffs for the third consecutive season. The Canadiens have some holes to fill, and it’s looking like they are going to have a busy offseason.
The Montreal Canadiens aren't mathematically eliminated from the 2020 NHL playoff race, but it's only a matter of time. Barring a miraculous stretch run, they will miss the postseason for the third consecutive season and the fourth time in the last five years.
It's been a disappointing season for the Canadiens and their fans. Expectations were high as last season's feisty bunch narrowly missed the 2019 playoffs.