BREAKOUT: Montreal Canadiens REWARD Adam Engström—Can he make the NHL impact the Habs need? Plus: power play improvement

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BREAKOUT: Montreal Canadiens REWARD Adam Engström—Can he make the NHL impact the Habs need? Plus: power play improvement

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Montreal Canadiens shake up their blue line as Adam Engström earns an NHL call-up after a five-point AHL performance. Can he carve out a permanent spot among a crowded defense corps featuring Mike Matheson, Jayden Struble, Arber Xhekaj, and more? Hosts Ian Boisvert and Laura Saba break down Engström’s rise, where he fits in the Canadiens’ lineup, and what his skillset adds to Montreal’s evolving defensive identity.The conversation heats up with a tough road trip preview against the Colorado Avalanche, Vegas Golden Knights, and Utah’s team—posing the question: are three points out of six a realistic target, or will Montreal’s season take a major turn? Plus, an in-depth look at the Habs’ struggling power play, overpassing woes, and what it will take for Cole Caufield and company to break through. Don’t miss this spirited analysis of Montreal’s youth movement and pivotal stretch of the season.00:00 Canadiens' tough upcoming week & optimism04:08 Canadiens will need speed vs Avalanche08:49 Rookie Adam Engström faces NHL challenge12:58 Crucial road trip challenge16:21 Canadiens' confidence will lead to victory22:00 Crucial week for Canadiens season25:18 Pressuring defenders and readiness28:03 Canadiens power play progress31:15 Brendan Gallagher games milestone32:03 Subscribe: Locked On NHL & CanadiensSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.MonarchTake control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelDownload the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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