Montreal also recalled defenseman Adam Engstrom and forward Owen Beck from Laval. Engstrom, 22, has 16 points (five goals, 11 ...

Even with that rough edge on his six-foot, 215-pound frame, his crushing hip checks often putting opponents into low orbit, ...

The Montreal Victoire have been more physical this season, and their fans are as ravenous as ever, making a stop at Place Bell more intimidating than ever for opposing teams.

The Eastern Conference is unbelievably tight, with the potential for several teams to face unexpected heartbreak in the spring.