The Canadiens kick off a lengthy road trip tonight, playing the first game of which at the American Airlines Centre in Dallas, where they'll take on the Stars.
With another frustrating loss fresh in memory, the Habs will be hoping some time away from home ice will afford them an opportunity for a reset. Meanwhile, the Stars can't seemingly do much wrong.
Dallas stands alone at the top of the Western Conference, and is only behind the Washington Capitals based on games played for first in the entire NHL. This, of course, makes for another difficult opponent for the Habs - at a time when they seem to need the most favourable match-ups possible.