The Canadiens worked hard to make it to the post-season. Now they can play freely as an underdog.

In today’s links, Slafkovský plans to match Gallagher’s intensity, preparing for a long, physical series, St-Louis’s player-whispering ability, Spencer Carbery planning around Demidov, Florian ...

Facing the prospects of another lottery, the Canadiens head coach bet on two key defenders to revitalize the team.