The Montreal Canadiens' loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning not only mathematically eliminated them from the playoffs, it shined a light on their low floor, one of the main reasons they're out of the race in the first place.

Nick Suzuki’s play in Tuesday’s game only reinforced how undeniable it’s become that he’s the first No. 1 centre the Canadiens have had in over two decades.

The Canadiens have many more steps to take to get to the destination, but their commitment level is undeniable and it’s bolstering their confidence they will eventually arrive. That they will eventually become a team like the Hurricanes.

Cayden Primeau couldn't be beat and Nick Suzuki scored his 30th goal, but the star of the show in the win over the Flyers may have been the evident growth of the Canadiens' young defensive core.

It was only the Montreal Canadiens’ third win in 10 games of March, and it ended up being a soul-soothing, nerve-calming, goal-filled affair.

A hot-button issue for NHL fans doesn’t appear to be a pressing one for the league’s general managers, hence perceived abuse of long-term injured reserve replacement wasn’t even on the docket for their three-day meetings in Florida this week.