It’s not going to be a season that fans of the Montreal Canadiens will have many fond memories of. Even so, there are still plenty of matches to be played, so what does April hold in store for them in the NHL?
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A busy start to the month sees three successive home games at the Bell Stadium. On the third, it’s the Florida Panthers who are the visitors. The Panthers are on their way to the play-offs and have been impressive on the road this season.
New Year’s Eve is usually a time to celebrate but not for the Canadiens in 2023. They traveled to the Panthers that day and came home after a 4-1 loss. That saw the month end as it had begun after a 5-1 home loss to the Panthers.
A far more winnable fixture is next up for the Canadiens in April with a home match against Tampa Bay Lightning on the fifth. Let’s hope it’s as exciting as their away match on New Year’s Day but a better result than a 4-3 defeat after taking a 2-0 lead.
April 7 sees a much anticipated home game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Although thoughts will be on how to have a much better 2024-25 season. If this match is half as exciting as their October clash fans are in for a treat. The visit to Toronto in October was another frustrating one with 2-0 and 5-3 leads both being wasted and ending in a penalty shootout loss.
After those three home games, April continues with a trip to the New York Rangers on the eighth. A win there would certainly give Montreal fans something to smile about in this transitional season.
As a disappointing season continues, the Canadiens will want to get some confidence boosting victories. A home match against Philadelphia Flyers on April 10 could well produce a win. The same could be said of the away game at New York Islanders a couple of days later.
April 14 sees the Canadiens travel to the Ottawa Senators so the second week of the month might just be a good one.
The final two games of the regular season are at Detroit Red Wings on the 16th and a day later, a home match the two teams meet again in Montreal. Repeating the OT win over them that was achieved in early December would be a bright end to the season.