There weren’t a lot of differing opinions this month when our HabsWorld readers voted for December’s 3 Stars. In fact, with only a few exceptions, the vast majority of ballots contained a combination of the following four players. These standout player

There was a lot of negativity surrounding the Habs this past week but at the end of the day, it was a successful one as the team took two of three games.

The Habs managed to keep pace in the Atlantic Division in the second quarter of the season despite inconsistent and sporadic contributions from many of their forwards.

The halfway point of the 2013-14 season has come and gone and despite their struggles and the negativity surrounding the team, the Habs find themselves comfortably in a playoff position.

It was a reversal of recent fortune for the Habs. They managed to score some goals but the defence and goaltending struggled, resulting in a pair of OT losses sandwiching a win.

With a record of 8-5-1 in December, the Canadiens remained in the thick of the playoff mix. The month saw some highs and low, as the Canadiens managed a 4-game winning streak and well as several lopsided losses. Even-strength goals were hard to come by

The Habs’ recent woes continue but they were able to squeak out a win over a pair of weekend games to keep pace in the Atlantic.

Seeking their second win in as many nights, the Canadiens traveled to Florida to take on the Panthers. Unfortunately, the Canadiens weren’t up for the challenge, as a combination of lackadaisical play and horrible officiating led to a 4-1 loss.

When GM Marc Bergevin and the Montreal Canadiens announced the UFA signing of Daniel Briere, there were mixed responses among the media and fan base.

It may not have been pretty but the Habs managed to pull out a pair of victories against the West before heading into an extended Christmas break to keep them in the hunt for the lead in the Atlantic.