The Montreal Canadiens are showing signs of a defensive turnaround, recently defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-1 and shutting out the Edmonton Oilers 3-0. This improvement has sparked discussions among former Canadiens players Chris Nilan and Rick Green, who joined the Gazette’s Stu Cowan to analyze the team's progress.

Goalie Sam Montembeault has been instrumental in this defensive success, boasting a 3-1-0 record and impressive save statistics in his last four games. However, concerns linger regarding the offensive contributions from players like Lane Hutson and Juraj Slafkovsky, who have struggled to score.