The Montreal Canadiens were desperate for a win, and they got it. More importantly, they got it against the Calgary Flames team chasing them in the standings and who have had their number in nearly every meeting this season. A loss last night could have put a very serious damper on any playoff hopes they have.
The big story was of course the debut of Cole Caufield, but the Habs rode big goals from Shea Weber and Tyler Toffoli to victory. They also leaned heavily on their defensive game in a low-shot affair against a trap team in the Flames.