In the wake of the Canadiens’ 4-1 loss to the Boston Bruins, even an eternal optimist would have to admit that Montreal’s playoff prospects look bleak at best.
By failing to pick up even a single point Wednesday, the Habs exited action seven points back of the final post-season position in the Atlantic Division and eight points out of the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. But worst of all is that the runway the Canadiens possess to make up ground is fast disappearing. Montreal’s 59 games played is tied for most in the league, and measured by points percentage the Canadiens .