Inspired by excellent performances by Brendan Gallagher and Alex Galchenyuk, the Canadiens won many loose puck battles on their way to a 4-2 victory against a Red Wings team who looked overwhelmed with the speed of the Montreal forwards.

A solid start by the Canadiens was wasted as the team showed its full range of capabilities all in one night as they lost 6-4 to Washington on Saturday.

It was an incredibly sloppy game reserved for fans of each team far more than fans of good hockey but the Habs were ultimately able to put one home, squeaking by Buffalo 3-0 on Friday night.

The Habs once again tried hard but lacked imagination and an ability to create some offensive chances as they were shut out for a second consecutive game on Tuesday night in a 2-0 loss to Florida.

If not for Charlie Lindgren’s acrobatic saves, Saturday’s 4-0 loss to Toronto would have been a complete blow-out. Lindgren faced 49 shots, many of which were high-quality scoring chances as his team was a complete no-show.

Despite plenty of effort and a disciplined performance, the young Canadiens were shown what speed and talent can do in today’s NHL. They were peppered by the two-time defending champions from Pittsburgh as they fell 5-3 on Thursday night.

In a game filled with big hits and many fights, the Habs were the aggressors in this surprising turn of events. The strategy proved effective as the Habs punished the Stars on their way to a 4-2 win.

The Canadiens lacked consistency, finish, and ultimately blueline mobility in their 5-2 loss to Columbus on Monday night.

The Habs started strong on Thursday night but it didn’t take much for the effort go to waste as the Habs fell 5-0 to Florida.

In what turned into an ugly contest, the Habs lost their streak of earning at least a point as they fell 6-4 to New Jersey on Tuesday night. They also lost their streak of playing excellent hockey as many of the young players on trial to end the season had particularly rough outings.