The Eastern Conference is unbelievably tight, with the potential for several teams to face unexpected heartbreak in the spring.

Anthony Stolarz hasn’t played since Nov. 11. Joseph Woll played two periods against Carolina on Dec. 4 before suffering his fourth injury over the past three years.

And the Habs can’t even use the back-to-back excuse, since it was Tampa Bay who got their bell rung on Monday night in a tough 2-0 loss to the Leafs. The Lightning entered the game having been shut ...