The Montreal Canadiens scored early in the third period to take a 2-1 lead over the Arizona Coyotes and then fell back into their defensive shell to hold for the win.
They were an offside review away from blowing that lead, and it was a common refrain from this season for Montreal. When they sit back with a lead, the opposition takes advantage.
The Canadiens are strongest when they skate. Their defensive zone coverage may be one of the weaker parts of their game, even though it is better than it had been.