Editorials

TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 01: Nick Suzuki #14 of the Montreal Canadiens is congratulated by teammate Jesperi Kotkaniemi #15 after Suzuki scored a goal in the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins during Game One of the Eastern Conference Qualification Round prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 01, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

The Montreal Canadiens are Nick Suzuki and Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s team

Montreal Canadiens: Carey Price is an elite goaltender and a lifesaver

Final predictions for the Montreal Canadiens ahead of Game 1

Playoff series with the Canadiens and Flyers usually lead to the Stanley Cup Final

MONTREAL, QC - FEBRUARY 27: Goaltender Carey Price #31 of the Montreal Canadiens tends goal near Jesper Fast #17 of the New York Rangers during the first period at the Bell Centre on February 27, 2020 in Montreal, Canada. The New York Rangers defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-2. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Canadiens: Veilleux, Wickenheiser, and the Long Wait For No. 1

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 03: NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman visits "The Claman Countdown" at Fox Business Network Studios on October 03, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Ranking the 3 worst scenarios of the NHL Draft Lottery

TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 07: The Montreal Canadiens celebrate the game and series win over the Pittsburgh Penguins aferGame Four of the Eastern Conference Qualification Round prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 07, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens Stun Penguins in Series Win, Advance to Playoffs

TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 05: Shea Weber #6 of the Montreal Canadiens celebrates his first period goal at 4:57 as Matt Murray #30 of the Pittsburgh Penguins looks on in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Qualification Round prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 05, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens Stage Comeback, Penguins Facing Elimination

TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 03: Montreal Canadiens shoots past Matt Murray #30. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

Canadiens: Jarry, Murray situation a familiar sight for Montreal

TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 03: Carey Price #31 of the Montreal Canadiens. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Carey Price Performance Shows Importance of Backup Goaltender

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: Brett Kulak of the Montreal Canadiens (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Brett Kulak Quietly Excelling in Top Four Role On Habs Blue Line

MONTREAL, QC - FEBRUARY 27: Montreal Canadiens (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Lack of First Line Scoring Should Lead to “Outside the Box” Lines

TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 03: Max Domi #13 of the Montreal Canadiens checks Kris Letang #58 of the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Qualification Round prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 03, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

The Montreal Canadiens need to use Ryan Poehling and Jake Evans

ST PAUL, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 20: Head coach Claude Julien of the Montreal Canadiens. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Lack Of Lineup Changes Could Prove Costly

TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 01: Jonathan Drouin #92 of the Montreal Canadiens. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Jonathan Drouin Could Still Be Key To Habs Victory Over Penguins

BOSTON, MA - CIRCA 1979: Mario Tremblay #14 of the Montreal Canadiens skates against the Boston Bruins during an NHL Hockey game circa 1979 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Tremblay's playing career went from 1974-86. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

The Montreal Canadiens must be wary of relying on historical trends

TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 01: Brett Kulak #77 of the Montreal Canadiens. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Carey Price did what the Pittsburgh Penguins feared he would

HAMILTON, ON - JANUARY 16: Captain Alexis Lafreniere #11 of Team White speaks with the media following the final whistle of the 2020 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game against Team Red at FirstOntario Centre on January 16, 2020 in Hamilton, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

The road to the playoffs or Alexis Lafreniere for the Montreal Canadiens

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBof the Montreal Canadiens during the first round of the 2019 NHL Draft at Rogers Arena on June 21, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

Would Cole Caufield have made this current Montreal Canadiens roster?

LAVAL, QC - OCTOBER 30: Noah Juulsen (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Noah Juulsen Should Be Given Opportunity vs Pittsburgh Penguins

OTTAWA, ON - FEBRUARY 22: Max Domi #13 of the Montreal Canadiens. (Photo by Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Max Domi On Fourth Line Makes No Sense

BUFFALO, NY - OCTOBER 25: Victor Mete #53 of the Montreal Canadiens during the game against the Buffalo Sabres at the KeyBank Center on October 25, 2018 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Kevin Hoffman/Getty Images)

Jury is still out on what the Montreal Canadiens bottom pair will be

LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 24: Carey Price of the Montreal Canadiens. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: A Bold Habs Decision On July 30, 2005 Paid Off Tremendously

OTTAWA, ONT - JULY 30: Fifth overall draft pick Carey Price of the Montreal Canadiens poses with team general manager Bob Gainey (L) and director of player personnel Trevor Timmins (R) after being selected during the 2005 National Hockey League Draft on July 30, 2005 at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

A franchise changing anniversary for the Montreal Canadiens

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 31: Nick Suzuki #14 and Tomas Tatar #90 of the Montreal Canadiens celebrate after Tatar scored a third-period goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during their game at T-Mobile Arena on October 31, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Canadiens defeated the Golden Knights 5-4 in overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

The Montreal Canadiens should break up the top line

TORONTO, ONTARIO - JULY 28: The Montreal Canadiens. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Familiar Flaws In Exhibition Need to be Cleaned Up Quickly

TORONTO, ONTARIO - JULY 28: The Montreal Canadiens bench looks on in the first period against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an exhibition game prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on July 28, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

A “flex cap” would work well for the Montreal Canadiens down the line

LAVAL, QC - OCTOBER 16: Alex Belzile. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens: Alex Belzile Gets Chance to Steal Roster Spot From Veteran