Montreal Canadiens STUMBLE In Finale | Powerplay Cause for Concern? + Should Gallagher Play Game 1?

The Locked On Canadiens podcast reflects on the end of a thrilling regular season, expressing bittersweet emotions as Montreal's 82-game journey concludes. The hosts analyze the Canadiens' final game against the Philadelphia Flyers, where they rested key players like Matheson, Anderson, and Deneau despite having a chance to secure home ice advantage in the playoffs. While acknowledging the team's strong finish with an eight-game win streak, they express concern over the lack of urgency in the final game and the team's overall performance, particularly in special teams. The discussion turns to the struggling power play, which has gone 3-for-20 in the last five games, with both hosts criticizing its predictability and lack of execution, especially in zone entries and faceoff transitions. They also debate roster decisions, advocating for Brendan Gallagher's return over Kirby Doc, citing Gallagher's energy, experience, and recent strong performance in Game 82. The episode concludes with anticipation for the upcoming playoff series against Tampa Bay, emphasizing the importance of rest, special teams, and smart deployment in a high-stakes matchup.