Since the beginning of the season, the Montreal Canadiens' power play had been struggling, especially in the game against the Minnesota Wild, where the team conceded two goals during the same power play. However, it's worth acknowledging that things have started to improve in recent games.
While it's far from perfect, with players often appearing too static and lacking creativity, they have found a way to capitalize recently, which has boosted their confidence.
In a game on Saturday night, there was a clear example of this improved communication. Sean Monahan requested a pass from Nick Suzuki even before Suzuki had received the puck. This rapid communication resulted in a beautifully executed goal by Monahan. Without this level of communication, the puck might have arrived a fraction of a second later, giving the opposing defender more time to cover Monahan.
