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Welcome back to the daily Hockey Inside/Out newsletter, where the Montreal Canadiens will appropriately face the Boston Bruins in a St. Patrick's Day spectacular tonight at the Bell Centre.

What the Puck: Canadiens have neither defence nor toughness for playoffs

"Of course you need skill to advance in the post-season, but that has to be backed by tough strong defence, grit up and down the lineup and toughness."

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"It’s always disappointing when your number’s not called. A little bit of a unique situation — I haven’t been through it before. But you just try to handle it the best you can. It doesn’t mean you’re not upset about it. But really nothing you can do about the decisions. It’s just a matter of trying to be a pro and get ready for when your time comes."

-Brendan Gallagher

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Todd: Brendan Gallagher's heart has pumped Canadiens' lifeblood for 14 seasons

"Gallagher won’t turn 34 until May. Not that old, even in the merciless world of the NHL, but he has taken a beating to keep on ticking. Nothing about the wind-down phase of his career is going to be simple or clear-cut."

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Kelly: 30 years after torch passed to Bell Centre, Canadiens await Forum ghosts

"March 16 was the 30th anniversary of the first game at what was then called the Molson Centre, a win for the good guys, with the Canadiens beating the New York Rangers 4-2. Since then, the Habs have yet to win another Stanley Cup."

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Mar. 17: Boston Bruins at Montreal Canadiens, 7 p.m. (TSN2, RDS, TSN Radio 690, 98.5 FM)

Mar. 19: Montreal Canadiens at Detroit Red Wings, 7 p.m. (TSN2, RDS, TSN Radio 690, 98.5 FM)

Mar. 21: New York Islanders at Montreal Canadiens, 7 p.m. (CityTV, SNE, TSN Radio 690, 98.5 FM)

Mar. 19: Seattle Torrent at Montreal Victoire, 7 p.m. (Sportsnet East, RDS)

Mar. 22: Montreal Victoire at Ottawa Charge, 7 p.m. (TSN, RDS)(in Winnipeg)

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