Monday Habs Headlines: Canadiens must figure out the Leafs before end of season

Montreal News and Notes

• The Canadiens’ blown games vs. Leafs could haunt Montreal by season’s end. [Sportsnet]
• Marc Bergevin didn’t follow his team to Toronto to witness the crumble of their 3-0 lead. So, what was he doing? [Journal de Montreal]
• The Canadiens had one last chance on Saturday night to show Bergevin that they need a bit of help. [La Presse]
• Hockey I/O panelists discuss what future Nicolas Deslauriers might and should have. [Montreal Gazette]
• On the Weekend Game Plan, Andrew Zadarnowski discussed the Habs’ loss to the Leafs, their upcoming week, and the NHL Trade Deadline. [TSN 690]
• A quick look at the progress of a few Canadiens prospects with their respective clubs so far this season. [NHL]
• The Habs get in on the Oscar action/

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Around the League and Elsewhere

• The Boston Bruins have signed veteran Lee Stempniak to provide some forward depth ahead of the playoffs. [Sportsnet]
• The Vancouver Canucks’ familiar string of failures means playoff dream likely over. [Sportsnet]
• A program giving kids in Harlem a chance to play ice hockey has impact beyond the rink. [NHL]
• Roberto Luongo’s notched his 484th career win on Saturday night, moving him into a tie with Ed Belfour for third place on the NHL’s all-time list. [CBS Sports]/