Canadiens Flatline in Philly Season Finale

Montreal limps out of Philadelphia with a dud performance in their regular-season sendoff, exposing cracks that playoff opponents will circle like sharks. Coaches in the Atlantic know a flat Canadiens squad spells trouble, especially after a year of building habits that should've carried them further. With seeding locked and eyes on the bracket, this loss raises questions about whether the Habs can flip the switch when the real games begin.