The Montreal Canadiens are no longer first. And with the hyperbole of desperation in full effect, at this point, it feels like they would be better off worst.
As of this writing, following the Canadiens' loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday evening, the Habs sit precariously in the Eastern Conference's second wildcard position. With the Pittsburgh Penguins lurking only one point them, and holding two extra games over Montreal, the implication is clear: the Montreal Canadiens are effectively not a playoff team.
While the slide is shocking, the Canadiens have come to the right place if they wish to turn it around.