The Montreal Canadiens have returned to playoff contention in the Eastern Conference, but there's still a long way to go.

The Habs have lost six of seven ... to ready themselves before the summer gets crazy. Guys like Zegras, Cozens, Mittelstadt will be good bets to go and grab now as the Ducks, Avs and Sabres ...

Also in this week's notebook, Owen Beck's influence on a Jake Evans trade, and an opportunity to see what the Canadiens have ...

Mitch Marner scored the game winner in overtime as Canada beat Sweden 4-3 despite surrendering a two-goal lead ...

“I’ve been a Habs fan since I was maybe eight ... Stories that give you hope, that make you go, ‘You know what? There are still decent people in this world.’ No matter what’s going on in this crazy ...

Marner grew up idolizing Sidney Crosby and scoring a goal set up buy the decorated NHL athlete was a dream come true.

“He was mad… he pulled his tie off – I thought we were gonna go at it,” McVie said ... the emotional former enforcer with the Habs and then-GM of the Jets. “It’s not lit, but ...

So, it’s hardly crazy to suggest he get at least 10 more ... Canadiens’ next back-to-back games in early February. The Habs go on their annual West Coast road trip, facing the Anaheim Ducks ...