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

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 ...

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.