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- The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 on March 31, achieving their 25th comeback win of the season.
- They are tied with the Philadelphia Flyers and Boston Bruins for the best record in the NHL since the trade deadline.
- The Canadiens hold an eight-point lead over teams competing for a playoff spot.
- On April 1, they faced the Tampa Bay Lightning, who lead the Atlantic Division.
- Rookie goaltender Jakub Dobes, named NHL's first star of the week, aimed for his first win against the Lightning after 25 wins this season.
