Following a disappointing effort against the Flyers on Tuesday, Michel Therrien hinted that it was time for certain players to begin to carry their weight. Heading into Wednesday's clash with the Devils, he took that statement one step further.
Tomas Fleischmann was sent to the press box, clearing the way for the middle-six to be revamped. Given Fleischmann's contributions in his Canadiens career to-date, it's unlikely that his demotion is permanent. The retooled roster did make some convincing strides, however.
The bottom-six was excellent, with glowing possession numbers across the board.