Even if it is unimportant in the standings, the victory of the Canadian, Thursday, against the Washington Capitals was good for the fans.

It has also had the effect of a balm for some players – Joel Armia, in particular, an enigmatic player whose talent is undeniable but whose consistency is still expected as he approaches his thirties. Nick Suzuki and Mike Matheson also took the opportunity to set new personal highs.

Journalists Richard Labbé and Simon-Olivier Lorange, of La Presse, wonder, with Jérémie Rainville of Stéphane Waite of 98.5 FM, if Martin St-Louis’ mood is not (another) clue that it’s time for the season to end.