Habs Slip in Atlantic as Playoff Knife Fight Heats Up

The Montreal Canadiens drop precious ground in the Atlantic Division standings while the playoff race turns into a brutal dogfight among the top contenders. Teams like the Red Wings and Bruins lurk just ahead, putting every point on the line as the schedule tightens. Front offices in Montreal know one more stumble could relegate them to wildcard purgatory, where dreams go to die.