For more than two months, Canadiens fans have been watching what they must have felt was a season from hell. Heading into tonight's game against the Arizona Coyotes, however, the Habs' campaign looks headed for purgatory.
Despite having earned the privilege many times over during an absurdly painful last 10 weeks, the Canadiens' hot start and recent win streak mean that their chances of drafting first overall are lower than nearly any other non-playoff team. Frustratingly, their playoff chances are equally dire, with four teams to hop over if they're to claim the second wildcard position.