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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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”
In Game 75, the Habs didn’t play down to a lesser opponent
On Thursday night, the Montreal Canadiens were at Madison Square Garden to open the final month of the regular season against the New York Rangers. It was also the fourth game of a five-game road trip. The result was a 3-2 win. There are a few things worth taking about. Mr. Saturday Night will haveContinue reading “In Game 75, the Habs didn’t play down to a lesser opponent”
The Habs tear continued in Game 73, led by the captain
On Sunday the Montreal Canadiens were in the second game of yet another back-to-back. This time they were in Carolina to face the Hurricanes in the second game of a five-game road trip. The result was a 3-1 win. Here are some quick notes from the game. That was another fine performance from Dobes. HeContinue reading “The Habs tear continued in Game 73, led by the captain”
A giant game from Dobes nabbed a giant Habs win in Game 71
On Thursday, the Montreal Canadiens were at home for their last game before a big road trip, and the Columbus Bluejackets were in town. The result was a 2-1 win. Here are some quick notes from the game. That goal was a long time coming for Bolduc. Bolduc picked a fine time to start findingContinue reading “A giant game from Dobes nabbed a giant Habs win in Game 71”
Game 70 was an important win for the Habs to hold their standing
On Tuesday night, the Montreal Canadiens greeted the Carolina Hurricanes at the Bell Centre. With Boston and Detroit at their heels and also in action, a win was necessary. The result was a 5-2 win, while the Bruins and Red Wings lost. Here are my quick notes from the game. That was another rough start.Continue reading “Game 70 was an important win for the Habs to hold their standing”
Cole Caufield was the hero again in a Game 67 win
On Tuesday night the Montreal Canadiens hosted the Boston Bruins at the Bell Centre. After a pointless weekend, the Habs needed to turn things around in a four-point game. The result was a 3-2 overtime win. Here’s what got my attention. The top line played their best in a while. They’ve consistently produced, but notContinue reading “Cole Caufield was the hero again in a Game 67 win”