Canadiens still need Brendan Gallagher in the playoffs, whether he plays or not

PHILADELPHIA — There was symbolism dripping from the Montreal Canadiens’ final game of the regular season.The Canadiens were attempting to at least force the Tampa Bay Lightning to win their final game Wednesday night to have home-ice advantage in their first-round playoff series, but that series itself — no matter where it is starting — is symbolic of a lot.Advertisement