Arpon Basu

The Canadiens' defensive game has been much improved and it's largely because the forwards are making the defencemen's lives easier.

The Canadiens took a step back Saturday, but it did not undo all the growth they've had lately.

The Canadiens are playing a winning style of hockey and the fact it is not always leading to wins needs to be secondary right now.

Laine's second period goal shook the arena, but that moment's meaning to the greater Canadiens story was more significant.

Once Xhekaj cleared his mind, the consistency in his game improved, and the confidence he was lacking started coming back.

The Canadiens allowed three third-period goals to lose to the Capitals, just like they did on Halloween night, but so much has changed.

Dach's struggles this season have far-reaching consequences for the Canadiens, who have to hope a lucky goal can turn it all around.

Nearly a quarter of the Canadiens' season has been made up of losses they deemed unacceptable. Yet they keep happening.

Two years ago, the Sabres seemed to be on the verge of a breakthrough, and now they are evidence of how difficult that breakthrough can be.

As unlikely as it may seem with the Canadiens near the bottom of the standings, management clearly feels this team can still make a push.