Was being 'in the mix' a realistic goal for the Canadiens?

Former Habs’ Chris Nilan and Rick Green answer that question, along with what the team’s goal should be for the rest of this season.

Montreal Canadiens goalie Sam Montembeault sits against his goalpost as defender Kaiden Guhle kneels next to him. They're both watching a New York Rangers player celebrate a game winning goal that they have conceded — Filip Chytil of the New York Rangers celebrates the winning goal by Kaapo Kakko against the Montreal Canadiens at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 30, 2024.Photo by Bruce Bennett /Getty Images

Just past the quarter-mark of the NHL schedule, it already seems clear that the Canadiens won’t accomplish their pre-season goal of being “in the mix” for a playoff spot.

That’s the main question answered on this week’s Hockey Inside/Out show as former Canadiens teammates and 1986 Stanley Cup champions Chris Nilan and Rick Green join The Gazette’s Stu Cowan.

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