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”
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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”
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”
The Habs continue to roll with a Game 74 win over the Lightning
On Tuesday night, the Montreal Canadiens closed out the month of March in Tampa Bay. The game against the Lightning was the third of a five-game road trip. The result was a 4-1 win for the Habs. Here’s what’s on my mind. Milestone watching is fun. Caufield is chasing 50 goals and got his 47thContinue reading “The Habs continue to roll with a Game 74 win over the Lightning”
Game 72 was a statement game from the second line
On Saturday night, the Montreal Canadiens opened a five-game road trip in Nashville against the Predators. Having swept a three-game homestand, the Habs were hoping to take that show on the road. The result was a 4-1 win. Here are some things worth talking about. Demidov is putting it all together and the second lineContinue reading “Game 72 was a statement game from the second line”
The Habs were due to have a loss like Game 68, but the timing was terrible
On Thursday night the Montreal Canadiens were in Detroit to face the Red Wings for an important standings game. The Habs were the better team, but a couple of bad bounces were the difference. The result was a 3-1 loss. Here’s what I’m thinking. Detroit capitalized on some bad luck. Montreal’s defense is definitely theContinue reading “The Habs were due to have a loss like Game 68, but the timing was terrible”
Slafkovsky was the difference in an undeserved Game 62 win for the Habs
On Saturday, the west coast road trip mercifully concluded in Los Angeles against the Kings. The Habs allowed 12 regulation goals in the first two games of the trip and collected just one point. After a slothly slow start in this one, the result was a 4-3 win. Here’s what caught my eye. The coachingContinue reading “Slafkovsky was the difference in an undeserved Game 62 win for the Habs”
In Game 61 the Habs were status quo
After a dead silent trade deadline, the Montreal Canadiens were in Anaheim on Friday night to face the Ducks. The result was a 6-5 shootout loss. Slafkovsky is still the best fit for Suzuki and Caufield. The ideal for any contending hockey team is six forwards who legitimately belong in the top six. Popular opinionContinue reading “In Game 61 the Habs were status quo”
Game 60 was the last before the deadline for the Habs, and it raised questions about priorities
In their last game before the trade deadline, the Montreal Canadiens were in San Jose on Tuesday night to face the Sharks. The result was a 7-5 loss. Here’s what got me thinking. Askarov was solid, the Habs still scored five, and the Habs still lost. These are not the days where Carey Price couldContinue reading “Game 60 was the last before the deadline for the Habs, and it raised questions about priorities”
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