The Montreal Canadiens took the attack to the Pittsburgh Penguins and were rewarded with their third win in a row.

Three is a magic number.  Yes it is, it’s a magic number.  Somewhere in the ancient, mystic trinity, you get three as a magic number.  -Schoolhouse Rock Public Service Announcement:  Ok, here we go!  The Boston Celtics had Bird, Parrish and McHale.  The  Montreal Canadiens had Larry Robinson, Serge Savard and Guy Lapointe.  Meet the new

Game 57Penguins (35-21-1, 71 points) at Canadiens (27-25-6, 60 points)Why does it matter?The Canadiens badly need two points to stay in one of the playoff seeds, and most of the teams below them have games-in-hand over them. It will be a good test for the Pens.What has been happening lately?Pens - Since snapping their 5 game losing streak, the Pens are 9-5. Not too shabby.Canadiens - The Habs have won two in a row with Jaroslav Halak leading the way in net.Questions to be answeredThe Habs def…