While the centre ice position was once considered a weak spot for the Montreal Canadiens, it has now become one of the teams biggest strengths. With Phillip Danault, Max Domi and rookie Jesperi Kotkaniemi manning the middle there is a whole different feel to this edition of the Canadiens, and that is a huge reason for their stable yet surprising play this season. The three of them will be relied on heavily as we near closer to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Phillip Danault has been the backbone of the Canadiens this season.