On Friday night the Montreal Canadiens were in Carolina for the fifth game of the Eastern Conference Final. It was a do or die game for Montreal and the result was a 6-1 loss. Here are my final two thoughts of the season. It’s shocking, isn’t it, when doing the same thing over and overContinue reading “The Habs season ended in Game 5, but this is just the beginning”
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The Habs couldn’t adjust for Game 4 and now they’re on the brink
On Wednesday night the Montreal Canadiens and the Carolina Hurricanes were back in action for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final. Trailing two games to one, this was a must-win game for Montreal. The result was a 4-0 loss for the Habs. Here’s what got my attention. Montreal made no adjustments to start andContinue reading “The Habs couldn’t adjust for Game 4 and now they’re on the brink”
Another overtime for the Habs in Game 3, and another loss
On Monday night the Eastern Conference Final moved to Montreal with the Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes tied at one. The result was a 3-2 overtime loss for the Habs. Here’s what caught my eye. The offensive D-men were on. The Canes forecheckers are determined to pound the Habs defenders and it’s a tough environment toContinue reading “Another overtime for the Habs in Game 3, and another loss”
Playoff Andy was flying, but it wasn’t enough to steal Game 2
On Saturday night the Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes continued their Eastern Conference Final series at the Lenovo Center. After the Habs capitalized on their lack of rhythm in Game 1, we expected a much more organized team in Game 2. The result was a 3-2 overtime loss. Here are some quick notes from theContinue reading “Playoff Andy was flying, but it wasn’t enough to steal Game 2”
Rust is a thing, apparently, and the Habs exploited it in Game 1
On Thursday night the Montreal Canadiens were in Carolina to open the Eastern Conference Final against the Hurricanes. The result was a 6-2 win for the Habs. Here’s what caught my eye. The rust was real… maybe. Certainly, they did not look rusty on that quick opening goal, but I have to believe that franticContinue reading “Rust is a thing, apparently, and the Habs exploited it in Game 1”
Five keys to the Habs getting past the Canes
On Thursday night, the third round Conference Final series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Carolina Hurricanes will get underway at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Canadiens made it to this series after eliminating the veteran Tampa Bay Lightning in Round 1, and the division winning Buffalo Sabres in Round 2, needingContinue reading “Five keys to the Habs getting past the Canes”
Dobes held the fort until Newhook could deliver the death blow to win Game 7 for the Habs
On Monday night, the second round series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Buffalo Sabres came down to a seventh and deciding game. The Sabres had the benefit of home ice and the momentum from their Game 6 rout, while Montreal hoped to continue their road strength and ability to recover following a playoff loss.Continue reading “Dobes held the fort until Newhook could deliver the death blow to win Game 7 for the Habs”
The Habs had no killer instinct and their worst game of the playoffs in Game 6
On Saturday night the Montreal Canadiens received the Buffalo Sabres at the Bell Centre with the opportunity to eliminate them in Game 6. The result was an 8-3 loss for the Habs. Here are my very brief notes from the game. It’s hard to have less killer instinct than that. From whatever that was thatContinue reading “The Habs had no killer instinct and their worst game of the playoffs in Game 6”
The Habs survived a slow start in Game 5 to take the series lead
On Thursday night the Montreal Canadiens were back in Buffalo to continue their best of seven series against the Sabres with the series tied at two. The result was a 6-3 win for the Habs Here’s what caught my eye. The Sabres came out flying while the Habs had another slow start… and it wasn’tContinue reading “The Habs survived a slow start in Game 5 to take the series lead”
There was blood in the water, but the Habs didn’t take the kill in Game 4
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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