The Montreal Canadiens' clash with the Chicago Blackhawks was a rollercoaster of a game, marked by Ivan Demidov's electrifying debut and a contentious shootout decision. As the Habs’ newest addition dazzled with a goal and assist, the Canadiens' playoff hopes hung in the balance. This episode dives into the Canadiens' playoff prospects and then highlights key players that need to step up, while dissecting the NHL's officiating blunder that left fans and players frustrated. We discuss the implications of this decision on the Canadiens' season and the league's accountability.

0:00 Intro: Discussing Canadiens' recent game
5:40 Ivan Demitov's impressive debut and team chemistry
11:02 Special teams struggles and lack of cohesion
15:44 Analyzing what's going wrong for the Canadiens
21:28 NHL's controversial shootout ruling explained
26:23 Officials' mistake and lack of accountability
32:17 Need for transparency in NHL officiating
34:38 Trivia question and contest announcement

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