Defying the odds, the Montreal Canadiens are exciting to watch again. [CBC]
Andrew Shaw is enjoying fatherhood as the proud dad of his baby girl. [Montreal Gazette]
Despite icing a new look roster, Les Canadiennes are still focused on their winning ways. [NHL]
Take a look at Charlie Lindgren’s sick new mask! [Instagram]/
Around the league and elsewhere
As William Nylander continues to hold out, here’s what other NHL executives from across the league had to say about his decision. [Sportsnet]
The Ottawa Senators honoured Bob Cole during their game with the Montreal Canadiens. [Yahoo Sports]
Jay Bouwmeester was made a healthy scratch for the first time in his career, in an attempt to change things up for a struggling St. Louis squad. [Sportsnet]
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Kings are still figuring out how to stem the bleeding, after dropping their fourth straight game. [NHL]
The Nashville Predators will need to make do without the services of their starting goaltender. [TSN]/