The Canadiens' topic du jour for the past week or more has been "Who will the Habs face in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs?" We're, of course, very confidently assuming that they will make the playoffs. Barring a major collapse, they will.
But whereas last week some were eyeing a fifth place finish, recent losses have tempered those lofty expectations. Such is the Habs' roller-coaster season. At time of writing, the Canadiens sit in seventh place, with four points separating sixth through tenth positions.
Let's hope that readers make it a habit to check back to view comments on each of the articles on a regular basis. If so, you will have noticed a very interesting discussion on potential first round matchups that began following the recap of the Devils-Canadiens game. Thanks to those who have contributed so far.
In case you haven't been following, I've taken the liberty of re-posting the excellent comments on the issue. It's been a fascinating discussion. Please read and then feel free to add your opinions in the comment section following this article. Also, don't forget to vote in the All Habs Poll of the Week.
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