The Montreal Canadiens have been a long-time rival of the Toronto Maple Leafs, but in recent years, the Canadiens have been struggling to keep up with their rivals. The Canadiens have been in a state of flux since the 2017-18 season, when they finished last in the Atlantic Division and were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. This season, the Canadiens have been unable to make the playoffs and are currently in last place in the North Division. So, what’s wrong with the Kraken?
The Canadiens have had a number of issues that have contributed to their struggles. One of the biggest issues has been their lack of offensive production. The Canadiens have struggled to score goals, ranking near the bottom of the league in goals per game. This lack of offensive production has been a major factor in their inability to make the playoffs.
Another issue has been their goaltending. The Canadiens have had a revolving door of goaltenders over the past few seasons, and none of them have been able to provide consistent goaltending. This lack of stability in net has been a major factor in their struggles.
The Canadiens have also had issues with their defense. The Canadiens have allowed the most shots against per game in the league, and they have struggled to keep opponents from scoring. This lack of defensive play has been a major factor in their struggles.
Finally, the Canadiens have had issues with their coaching. The Canadiens have had three different head coaches since 2017-18, and none of them have been able to get the team to play consistent hockey. This lack of consistency has been a major factor in their struggles.
The Montreal Canadiens are a team that is in need of some serious changes if they want to compete with their rivals, the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Canadiens need to address their offensive production, goaltending, defense, and coaching if they want to turn things around and become competitive again. Until these issues are addressed, it looks like the Kraken will continue to struggle against their rivals.
