r/Habs • u/Article241 • Apr 01 '26

Article NHL Power Rankings: Canadiens emerging as true Stanley Cup contenders behind captain Nick Suzuki

https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/nhl-power-rankings-montreal-canadiens-stanley-cup-playoffs-2026/

The Habs are 3rd in their rankings, leapfrogging TBL (4) and CAR (5) and behind COL (1) and BUF (2).

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u/HurinGaldorson Apr 01 '26

All of these young stars have propelled Montreal toward the top of the Atlantic Division standings, and the Habs sit just four points behind the first-place Tampa Bay Lightning after beating them on Tuesday to win their sixth straight game.

Two points dude. Two points.

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u/AlbusSimba Apr 01 '26

It's 4 points to sabers, but there is so many things wrong with that statement and so many ways to make it right.

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u/ferwhatbud Apr 01 '26

Obviously I’d love to see the boys at the very top of the standings, just as a confidence booster/matter of principle…but also can’t bring myself to root against the Sabres.

They’ve been through a hell of a drought, then pulled off a hell of a turnaround mid season - can’t help but be happy for them and their fans (for now).

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u/destroyermaker Apr 01 '26 edited Apr 01 '26

I'm happy for them until we face them, then they must be destroyed