Montreal Canadiens Kirby Dach EXPLODES for 4 goals as Habs get CRUCIAL 4 points | Are they back?

Montreal Canadiens secure a crucial 6-2 victory over Utah, but can Sam Montembeault's bounce-back performance signal a true turning point for the struggling netminder?We break down the Habs' impressive week, earning four of six possible points while battling questionable officiating and building defensive momentum. The discussion highlights Kirby Dach's explosive four-goal surge, Oliver Kapanen's rookie-leading scoring pace, and Noah Dobson's transformative impact on the blue line since arriving from the Islanders. Key analysis covers Montreal's newfound ability to protect third-period leads, Arber Xhekaj's physical dominance, and the top line's continued chemistry between Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki.The hosts also address Jakub Dobes' emotional response after the New Jersey loss, defending the young forward's passion while examining the healthy locker room culture that supports players through adversity.Discover why four out of six points might be the new success metric for Montreal's playoff push and whether this Canadiens squad can maintain their momentum against tougher competition.0:00 Intro1:23 Utah Game Recap and Officiating Issues3:32 Montembeault's Performance and Rebound Control5:26 Josh Anderson's Frustrating Play and Penalties8:03 Playing with the Lead Like They Don't Have One10:52 Arber Xhekaj's Dominant Performance Against Utah14:32 Kirby Dach's Confidence and Four-Goal Week18:41 Oliver Kapanen's Simple but Effective Game22:39 Weekly Recap: Four Out of Six Points26:42 Jakob Dobes' Emotional Response and Team Support29:36 Stars of the Week: Dach and Dobson32:47 Daily Trivia and Closing RemarksSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DripDropRight now, DripDrop is offering podcast listeners 20% off your first order.Go to https://dripdrop.com and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL.IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedon right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.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.