Canadiens Poised for Playoff Series Win?

The Canadiens sit snug in the Atlantic mix, just ahead of the Bruins in the wild-card scrum with 94 points and a real shot at grabbing that third spot. Front offices whisper about their quiet climb since the deadline, fueled by a balanced attack that casual fans overlook but scouts can't ignore. With 20 days left, Montreal's playoff odds hover near certainty, but the real question lingers on whether they break through for that elusive series victory against the East's heavyweights.