Call of the Wilde: Canadiens inch closer to playoffs after OT loss to Maple Leafs – Montreal [Video]

The Montreal Canadiens with another chance to earn a spot in the playoffs in Toronto on Saturday night. They missed an opportunity in Ottawa on Friday. This time, they played considerably better, but could not find a goal in falling 1-0 to the Maple Leafs in overtime.

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After a poor effort in Ottawa, the Canadiens were considerably tighter on defence. However, that didn’t mean they didn’t have to rely on an outstanding Jakub Dobes. He showed the same fight that he did when he began his NHL career earlier this year.

Dobes fought for his life on many saves. His second effort was the difference on many of Toronto’s opportunities. The Maple Leafs were gifted a third period five-on-three power play and he worked his tail off to keep it scoreless.

That brings us to the penalty kill as it kept Montreal in the game. Jake Evans, and Joel Armia …