Monday Habs Headlines: Brendan Gallagher feels confident about the qualifying round of the playoffs

Montreal Canadiens News and Notes

• Brendan Gallagher is confident the Canadiens can take advantage of the unique chance they’ve been given by the NHL Return to Play Plan. [NHL]
• TSN 690 radio host Tony Marinaro says the Canadiens being in the playoffs is the stupidest thing he’s ever heard. [Yahoo Sports]
• With the Canadiens facing the Penguins in a play-in series to determine who makes it to the playoffs, a loss may be better than a playoff run for Montreal. [The Hockey Writers]
• But Marc Bergevin says the focus is on winning, not lottery. [Sportsnet]
• As they head into the series, who will be Montreal’s black aces? [Last Word on Hockey]
• Happy birthday, Joel!

Around the League and Elsewhere

• Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly says that the NHL plans to test all players every day when games resume. [Sportsnet]
• Three reasons why the Edmonton Oilers will beat the Chicago Blackhawks in the play-in round. [The Hockey Writers]
• Nick Foligno outlines what the Columbus Blue Jackets need to do to defeat the Maple Leafs in the qualifying round. [TSN]
• A playoff berth in the 2019-20 season will automatically transfer the Vancouver Canucks’ first-round pick to the New Jersey Devils. [TSN]