Montreal Canadiens rebound with gritty win as Andrei Markov gets long overdue honors. Can Juraj Slafkovsky’s breakout stretch lead the Habs back into the playoff mix?
Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert break down the Canadiens' resilient victory, spotlighting key performances from Juraj Slafkovsky, Ivan Demidov, Lane Hutson, and Jakub Dobes. The hosts explore how the top six lines are evolving, analyze special teams improvements, and revisit the franchise’s painful history with Markov’s exit. Insights include Cole Caufield’s power play impact, penalty kill heroics by Mike Matheson and Jake Evans, and the emotional weight of Markov’s return. Roster updates, memorable team moments, and a fan-favorite trivia segment round out this energetic recap.
Will the Canadiens’ newfound assertiveness and youth-driven momentum spark a season turnaround? Dive into fresh analysis, legacy reflections, and speculation on what comes next for the Habs.

00:00 Canadiens rebound vs Jets
04:45 Bad Luck for Kapaned
08:57 Vilardi's Post, Dobes Celebration
13:42 Molson Rights Canadiens' Past Wrongs
18:07 Andrei Markov Flight Story
20:48 Cole Caulfield and Team Highlights
24:05 Power Play Strategy Breakdown
26:14 Jets vs. Canadians Postgame Thoughts on Special Teams
30:48 Habs Shootout Win Trivia

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Montreal Canadiens hit a new low as veterans falter and effort comes into question in a tough loss to the Ottawa Senators. Is poor goaltending from Sam Montembeault the real culprit, or are leadership and defensive lapses dragging the Habs down? Ian Boisvert and Laura Saba break down the Canadiens’ lackluster performance, highlighting Brendan Gallagher’s shocking shift, the team’s defensive breakdowns, and missed opportunities against a vulnerable Linus Ullmark.

00:00 Canadiens Fall Short vs. Senators

06:08 Canadiens' Home Struggles Persist

13:17 Canadiens' Goaltending Struggles Continue

15:43 Goalie Struggles with Positioning

19:34 Canadians' Defense Exposes Goalie Weakness

22:45 Defense Struggles Against Ottawa

25:14 Battles Lost and Puck Control

27:11 Canadiens' Struggles with Poor Goaltending

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Montreal Canadiens face a pivotal week as Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert break down a stretch of winnable games against the Ottawa Senators, Winnipeg Jets, Toronto Maple Leafs, and St. Louis Blues. With playoff implications looming, can the Habs capitalize on struggling rivals, or will familiar pitfalls derail their momentum? Goalie rotations, injury returns, and the psychological pressure of “precariously” easy opponents all come under the spotlight.
The conversation heats up around the future of Montreal’s blue line, with Mike Matheson’s extension locking in much of the top four while questions swirl about prospects David Reinbacher and Adam Engström. Which current defenders could find their role in jeopardy, and is Alex Carrier's recent criticism unfair given his expanded responsibilities? Get all the insights on roster decisions, player development, and the Canadiens’ path forward in this action-packed episode.

00:00 Building Canadiens Defensive Future
05:33 Canadiens vs. Senators: Mental Battle
06:28 Senators' Power Play Decline
14:39 Future Defense Core Challenges
17:58 Montreal Canadiens Defenseman Development
25:44 Carrier's Role and Struggles
26:41 Joe Veleno Criticism Explained
30:28 Trivia: Habs vs Sens

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