Mar 17, 2021; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Montreal Canadiens Shea Weber Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-USA TODAY Sports
Two weeks ago, the Montreal Canadiens had two cases of players entering the NHL’s COVID list, Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Joel Armia. At the time, it was a question of if a week of rest would be good for the team in this condensed schedule, or if the further condensing would be worse.
I think that the answer is clear now.
Directly after the break, the Canadiens demolished the second place Edmonton Oilers 4-0, and then sent the Senators packing in a similar 4-1 win.