Expectations were high for Canadiens, and they’ve mostly been met

While it’s surprising their 10-9-1 record at home isn’t better, the Canadiens have compensated by going 10-3-4 on the road. And considering they’re in the midst of a seven-game road trip, that could augur well. The power play, operating at 26 per cent, and the penalty-kill, at 77 per cent, have been good enough. The team’s averaging, and allowed, 3.27 goals per game — the latter mostly due to some inconsistent netminding.