Motivated to escape basement, Canadiens open trip in Arizona

The Montreal Canadiens departed on a seven-game road trip feeling like they've got nowhere to go but up.

That's because the Canadiens are tied for last in the Atlantic Division when they face the Arizona Coyotes on Monday night.

Montreal lost its past three games to drop to the division basement but doesn't plan to be there very long.

"There's a lot of motivation in this group and we want to do well," defenseman Kaiden