WOW: Incredible Scene at Canadiens Practice Today as Martin St. Louis Proves the Canadiens are as Motivated as Ever

In a context where the team is sure to miss the playoffs for a third consecutive season, morale usually takes a hit in the last sprint of the regular calendar.

However, in light of the images shared today by journalist Anthony Martineau from the Canadiens' practice, it seems that Martin St-Louis's team defies normality, as a festive atmosphere prevailed among the group on the ice.

Here are the images:

Seeing this atmosphere is encouraging because it shows that the players' motivation is still very much present within the team, thanks notably to the head coach who stimulates his troops as best he can.

It may seem like a minor detail, but this ability to keep the players interested day after day, in a context where the team no longer has concrete goals related to a playoff race, is a significant challenge.

St-Louis manages to do it brilliantly, and it's something that will pay off in the long term with a young core like the Canadiens'.