Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki recently addressed the disciplinary practice implemented by Martin St-Louis during a press conference. Earlier today, St-Louis conducted a practice focused on punishment after yet another disappointing loss, this time to the Washington Capitals, during which players did not use pucks and instead skated intensely.
When journalists inquired about the message behind St-Louis’s actions, Suzuki responded by acknowledging the team’s recent struggles. He stated, “We just haven’t been good enough lately. We know the potential of our team, but we haven’t shown that in the past few weeks. The message is clear: we need to perform well in tomorrow’s game.”
What are your thoughts? Will the players react positively to this approach? Was the tough skating session warranted after the loss to the Capitals and in preparation for the upcoming match against the Pittsburgh Penguins? As of now, the Montreal Canadiens hold the 25th spot in the NHL standings, with a record of 4 wins, 6 losses, and 1 overtime loss, notable for one of the league’s weakest defensive performances.
Since their shutout in Game 1 against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the team hasn’t been the same. Will the Canadiens be able to turn their season around? Only time will tell.
