NHL Power Rankings: Chicago Blackhawks Get Bumped Up On Bye Week
By Colin Likas

9. Montreal Canadiens
Previous: No. 7
Record: 31-19-8 (70 points)
The Habs have led the Atlantic essentially from the outset, but they clearly weren’t satisfied with what they’ve achieved down the stretch. How often do you see a first-place team dump its head coach? Funny enough, Montreal’s last game under Michel Therrien was a loss against the Bruins, which previously housed Montreal’s new coach, Claude Julien.