HNIC Forced to Hug Habs in Playoffs?

Hockey Night in Canada faces its annual reckoning as the Canadiens gear up for the NHL playoffs, and the question lingers whether the network finally gives Montreal the love it craves. Producers in Toronto have dodged this bullet for years with clever scheduling and neutral vibes, but a deep Canadiens run tests that neutrality like nothing else. Front offices whisper that embracing the Habs could spike ratings across the board, especially if they clash with Ontario favorites.