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”
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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”
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”
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”
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 showed up late, but still got the Game 78 win
On Tuesday night the Montreal Canadiens greeted the Florida Panthers with hopes of getting back to their winning ways. After a very slow start, the Habs turned it on in the third period and the result was a 4-3 shootout win. Here’s what’s on my mind. The coach took the opportunity to test some newContinue reading “The Habs showed up late, but still got the Game 78 win”
The Habs swept the five-game road trip with a Game 76 win in Jersey
On Saturday night the Montreal Canadiens were in New Jersey for the final game of a five-game road trip. It was also the first game of a home and home against the Devils. The result was a 4-3 shootout win. Here’s what caught my eye. The rookies on that second line continue to impress. WithContinue reading “The Habs swept the five-game road trip with a Game 76 win in Jersey”
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