Presented with an opportunity to make up ground quickly, the Montreal Canadiens came up short.
Over the course of the last eight days, the Canadiens played the rival Boston Bruins - a team they're chasing for a playoff spot - on three occasions.
The result? Three losses and a single point earned.
Here's how it went down:
- Jan. 13 - Bruins 4, Canadiens 3 (Shootout decision)
- Jan. 17 - Bruins 4, Canadiens 1
- Jan. 20 - Bruins 4, Canadiens 1
The Canadiens now sit 18 points behind the Bruins, who are in turn inching close to the first-placed Tampa Bay Lightning after earning at least a point in their last 16 games overall.
As it stands, the Canadiens face an uphill battle - if there's any hope at all - to clinch a playoff berth.
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