NHL Monday: Kings shut out Canucks on Anze Kopitar’s four point evening

It’s been awhile since anyone has seen life from this Canadiens team, but Monday night they showed a spark the team has desperately needed since they started this skid. Now, a 4-3 shootout win has them back at the top of the Atlantic Division over the stagnant Panthers and Red Wings.

Even if the Canadiens lose to the rolling Panthers, there’s still time to build on this dramatic 4-3 shootout victory in time for facing rival Boston in the Winter Classic in a few days time. From there, if the team can hold on a few more weeks, they might just get back their best player with less rungs to climb back up than expected.