Canadiens Woes Deeper Than Goaltending Mess

Montreal's playoff push hits snags that run far beyond their shaky crease, with systemic cracks showing up in every zone during key stretches. Coaches I've talked to point to breakdowns in structure and depth scoring that no single fix can patch overnight. As the Atlantic tightens, these flaws force tough calls from management before the deadline, deciding if they reload or retool for real contention.