The scoring depth the Montreal Canadiens now have with this second line should help them make a deep playoff run.
Jan 4, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Montreal Canadiens left wing Juraj Slafkovsky (20) and center Oliver Kapanen (91) and right wing Ivan Demidov (93) celebrates a goal scored by Kapanen against the Dallas Stars during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
During the playoffs last season, one of the glaring differences between the Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals was how much more production the Capitals got outside of their top line.
