An inability to close out the San Jose Sharks is the latest reason for the Montreal Canadiens to be embarrassed to start off 2026-27.
The Hockey Writers argues that the Montreal Canadiens risk derailing their 2026-27 season after a 4-3 overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks highlighted a pattern of squandered leads. Despite leading 3-1 in the third period, Montreal surrendered the game due to mistakes and untimely penalties from Lane Hutson, Arber Xhekaj, and goaltender Jakub Dobes.
The writer notes that Montreal has already given up two-goal leads four times through nine games, resulting in a mediocre 4-3-2 record. Ryan Szporer highlights that failing to capitalize on an early, favorable home schedule could severely damage the Canadiens' playoff hopes as the schedule toughens heading into American Thanksgiving.
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