Montreal Canadiens secure a crucial 6-2 victory over Utah, but can Sam Montembeault's bounce-back performance signal a true turning point for the struggling netminder?

We break down the Habs' impressive week, earning four of six possible points while battling questionable officiating and building defensive momentum. The discussion highlights Kirby Dach's explosive four-goal surge, Oliver Kapanen's rookie-leading scoring pace, and Noah Dobson's transformative impact on the blue line since arriving from the Islanders. Key analysis covers Montreal's newfound ability to protect third-period leads, Arber Xhekaj's physical dominance, and the top line's continued chemistry between Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki.

The hosts also address Jakub Dobes' emotional response after the New Jersey loss, defending the young forward's passion while examining the healthy locker room culture that supports players through adversity.

Discover why four out of six points might be the new success metric for Montreal's playoff push and whether this Canadiens squad can maintain their momentum against tougher competition.

0:00 Intro
1:23 Utah Game Recap and Officiating Issues
3:32 Montembeault's Performance and Rebound Control
5:26 Josh Anderson's Frustrating Play and Penalties
8:03 Playing with the Lead Like They Don't Have One
10:52 Arber Xhekaj's Dominant Performance Against Utah
14:32 Kirby Dach's Confidence and Four-Goal Week
18:41 Oliver Kapanen's Simple but Effective Game
22:39 Weekly Recap: Four Out of Six Points
26:42 Jakob Dobes' Emotional Response and Team Support
29:36 Stars of the Week: Dach and Dobson
32:47 Daily Trivia and Closing Remarks

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