On Tuesday night the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres continued their best of seven series at the Bell Centre. With Montreal leading the series two games to one, it was a must win game for Buffalo. The result was a 3-2 loss for the Habs. Here are my notes from the game. A smart callContinue reading “There was blood in the water, but the Habs didn’t take the kill in Game 4”
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The Habs shut down the Sabres and depth came through to win Game 3
On Sunday night, the second round series between the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres resumed at the Bell Centre, tied at one game apiece. The result in this one was a blood-pumping 6-2 win for the Habs. Here’s what caught my eye. The depth continue to get it done for the Habs. Game 3 wasContinue reading “The Habs shut down the Sabres and depth came through to win Game 3”
The Habs recovered convincingly in Game 2 against the Sabres
On Friday night the Montreal Canadiens were back at it in Buffalo against the Sabres in the second game of their second round series. The result was a 5-1 win for Montreal. Here are some notes from the game. Hello, Alex Newhook. What a statement game for Newhook. Losing a second in Buffalo was notContinue reading “The Habs recovered convincingly in Game 2 against the Sabres”
A Game 1 Habs loss to the Sabres was a little too predictable
On Wednesday night, the Montreal Canadiens were in Buffalo to open their second round series against the Sabres. The result was a 4-2 loss. Here are my notes from the game. Buffalo dictated the pace and the Habs didn’t adjust. That was the predictable part. Montreal needed every single minute of their seven game seriesContinue reading “A Game 1 Habs loss to the Sabres was a little too predictable”
Five keys to the Habs ousting the Sabres
On Wednesday night, the second round series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Buffalo Sabres will get underway at Keybank Center in downtown Buffalo. The Canadiens made it to this series after eliminating the Veteran Tampa Bay Lightning, while the Buffalo Sabres took the easier route through the Boston Bruins. Here are five keys toContinue reading “Five keys to the Habs ousting the Sabres”
After Game 7, the Habs are still standing
On Sunday night, the Montreal Canadiens were in Tampa Bay for Game 7 of their first round series against the Lightning. The result was a 2-1 win for the Habs. Here are some quick thoughts about the win. Suzuki needed that goal. The defensive matchup was intense, with the Habs top line being held inContinue reading “After Game 7, the Habs are still standing”
The Habs face a “winner take all” game after a heartbreaker in Game 6
On Friday night the Montreal Canadiens hosted the Tampa Bay Lightning for Game 6 of their first round series. Going into the game, the Habs led the series 3-2 and were in a position to eliminate the Bolts. The result was a heartbreaking 1-0 overtime loss. Here’s what caught my eye. The Canadiens came readyContinue reading “The Habs face a “winner take all” game after a heartbreaker in Game 6”
The Habs played with desperation and earned a Game 6 win
On Wednesday night the Montreal Canadiens were in Tampa Bay for the fifth game of their first round series against the Lightning. With the series tied at two, each game has higher stakes. The result was a 3-2 regulation win for the Habs. Here’s what I found worth noting. The coach upped his gamesmanship. RightContinue reading “The Habs played with desperation and earned a Game 6 win”
The Habs blew a two goal lead in Game 4 and they head back to Tampa tied
On Sunday night the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning were back in battle at the Bell Centre. The result was a 3-2 regulation loss for the Canadiens. Here are some notes from the game. The good news is Cole Caufield scored. We would have preferred to see a five-on-five goal, and for thatContinue reading “The Habs blew a two goal lead in Game 4 and they head back to Tampa tied”
Marty made magic, and the Habs won Game 3
On Friday night the first round series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning picked up at the Bell Centre. The Habs had come home having split the two games on the road, and the result in this one was a 3-2 overtime win for the home team. Here’s what got my attention.Continue reading “Marty made magic, and the Habs won Game 3”
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