The Montreal Canadiens have been one of the better stories in the first quarter of the season, doubling down on the excitement they generated through their surprising run to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2024-25.

Despite a rough patch that has seen them lose five of six (1-3-2), the Canadiens (10-6-2) are third in the Atlantic Division, two points behind the first-place Boston Bruins (12-8-0). The Detroit Red Wings (11-7-1) are second.

Montreal looks to turn things around against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on Monday (7:30 p.m. ET; Prime, FDSNOH) with a chance to reclaim the top spot in the Atlantic.

It's not one player who has carried the Canadiens so far this season; they have seven players with at least 10 points in their first 18 games and eight players w

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