Can Montreal Canadiens FIX troubling power play after loss to Washington? Is Sam Montembeault back?

Montreal Canadiens squander key opportunities against the Washington Capitals as their power play falters yet again—can Martin St. Louis find a fix before the playoff race heats up? Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert dissect the Canadiens' frustrating loss, focusing on special teams breakdowns, missed five-on-three advantages, and the ongoing struggles of stars Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki to generate consistent offense. Injury concerns for Kaiden Guhle and lineup shuffles add to the uncertainty, while Josh Anderson and Brendan Gallagher's depth contributions highlight the team's resilience. The hosts break down Samuel Montembeault’s recent performances, questioning his reliability in goal and exploring Jacob Fowler’s unexpected rise. Key topics include Canadiens’ penalty kill heroics, Lane Hudson’s role, and the looming impact of Patrick Laine’s return on the power play. Can the Canadiens get their stars firing and finally solve their special teams issues, or will missed chances continue to define their season?

00:00 Canadiens' Loss and Trust Issues
06:00 Kaiden Guhle Injury Concerns
08:24 Struggling with Nick and Cole
12:32 Marty's Power Play Decisions
14:01 Power Play Strategy Critique
17:01 Caulfield's Power Play Role Questione
21:36 Factor Deal & Montembeault Talk
24:52 Canadiens' Goaltending Key to Success
28:22 Canadiens' Goalie Dilemma
31:35 Most Failed Power Plays trivia question
32:35 Locked On Canadiens Podcast

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