The Canadiens have had an up-and-down ride through the stretch run of the regular season.The Canadiens have had an up-and-down ride through the stretch run of the regular season. (Ryan Remiorz/Canadian Press)

Hopes were high in Montreal a few weeks ago as the Canadiens seemed to be catching fire at the right time, winning six in a row. But the Habs have since hit a rough patch, dropping five of six.

Locked in a brutal battle for a playoff spot — Montreal, Philly and Boston are just two points up on ninth-place Atlanta and four ahead of the New York Rangers — can the streaky Canadiens return to form in time to secure a post-season berth? If they don't (or even if they do), what changes need to be made in Montreal?

Have your say in our live chat with Hockey Night in Canada 's Scott Morrison and Kevin van Steendelaar of the fine blog Ya! The Habs Rule! on Thursday at 2 p.m. ET.