RIPPLE

**RIPPLE COMMENT** According to the Montreal Gazette (recognized source), a recent article highlights the struggles of the Montreal Canadiens, specifically criticizing their goaltending performance. This has sparked a commentary on the team's overall success and the impact it has on the city's morale. The causal chain begins with the direct effect of the Canadiens' poor performance, which negatively impacts public perception of the team and by extension, the policing efforts in Montreal. The article states that the Bruins' ability to fill Samuel Montembeault's net highlights the inadequacies of the Canadiens' goaltending, drawing attention to the lack of success on the ice. Intermediate steps in this chain include: * The negative impact on public morale: a disappointed fan base can lead to decreased community engagement and participation in local events. * Decreased trust in local institutions: if the team struggles, it may erode confidence in other aspects of city governance, including policing. The timing of these effects is immediate to short-term. While the article does not explicitly address policing efforts, the critique of the Canadiens' performance can have a ripple effect on public perception and trust in local institutions. **DOMAINS AFFECTED** * Community Safety and Policing * Public Perception and Trust **EVIDENCE TYPE** * Event report: the news article documents the Canadiens' poor performance and its impact on public morale. **UNCERTAINTY** This commentary assumes that a successful team can positively influence community safety and policing efforts. However, it is uncertain how significant this effect would be or whether other factors, such as economic conditions or social issues, would outweigh any potential benefits.