The Montreal Canadiens have just suffered two successive setbacks to start the 2021-22 schedule. This record could be less atrocious if we had felt the players more committed, more determined and with less round shoulders.
While we're on the subject (yes, there are other gaps right now), what about Mike Hoffman? Is he going to be able to get back into action? The answer is: not Saturday, but rather next Tuesday or Thursday, according to Ducharme's report.