Liveblog: Canadiens at Carolina

Was Santa good to you?
Beginning Wednesday night in Carolina, we can begin gauging whether Santa Claus or the hockey Gods looked kindly upon the Montreal Canadiens.
At least the team does not have to endure the frigid weather that has hit Montreal. It should be about 5 degrees C at game time in Raleigh – chilly for Carolinians but absolutely balmy by current Montreal standards.
Can the team get hot?
The Canadiens have to heat up if they’re to maintain hope of playing hockey in the ba