Yet, that's exactly what has happened. Under the guidance of Martin St-Louis, the team has a record of 15-13-5 in 33 games. They are in the thick of the playoff race, and clearly, the players internally know that they have a lot of important hockey to play in the coming weeks.
What is most impressive is that the team is defying all predictions, even in the absence of several key players, including Kirby Dach, Alex Newhook, and Rafaël Harvey-Pinard.
However, nothing is decided yet, and if the CH players continue to play good hockey over the next few weeks, it's clear they will be involved in important games until the end of the season.
