It’s not a stretch to think this Winnipeg Jets team can finally bring the Cup back over the border because they have 20 players pulling in the same direction.  They’re a unified, organized wagon of a team, and that’s what wins in the playoffs.

We can talk about the growth of so many of his players, but coach Martin St. Louis' ability to bring the Canadiens together and inspire them to believe in what they were doing is the biggest reason for the team's fans to have hope.

It was the little stuff Lane Hutson did in his NHL debut that offered the biggest evidence he was in the right place, taking the key steps to establish his floor and showcase his skills. Eric Engels has more from Hutson's NHL debut.

It was a 3-2 overtime loss to the New York Islanders, a league-leading 24th by a single goal for the Montreal Canadiens, and you could really feel it coming in the second period. No one who’s watched all 79 games the Canadiens have played this season would be surprised by that.

Tuesday's game was just one of countless examples Slafkovsky has offered over the last four months to show he might become a player like Rantanen much sooner than later.

If this historic and rich rivalry is to have some much-needed oxygen blown into it in the near future, it’ll depend entirely on the Canadiens continuing to add talent to match that of the Leafs.

Instead of sulking, Joel Armia made the most of his time in the AHL. The Canadiens forward was rewarded for his impressive climb back by being named the club's Bill Masterton Trophy nominee.