MONTREAL – You never quite know what Martin St-Louis will say behind a microphone, but you can bet it’ll make a headline.

At the Canadiens Golf Tournament back in September, he delivered again. It wasn’t the flashiest, funniest, or most inspiring line of his career. But one that was raw, real and maybe even prophetic.

“Your team talks to you every day; not necessarily through words, but through actions.”

And last season, the Canadiens’ actions spoke volumes. They battled, they grew, and they proved they’re ready for more than being just “in the mix.” They showed they’re a playoff team.

Five months later, the message hasn’t changed — only the stakes have.

Naturally, expectations are higher now. From the fans, yes, but even more so from the players. Last year’s postseason run was enough

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