On Saturday night, the Montreal Canadiens had their final home game of the regular season, concluding a four-game homestand. The Columbus Bluejackets were in town and desperate for the win. The result was a 5-2 loss. Here’s some of what I saw. The power play is a train wreck. The current strategy seems to beContinue reading “Game 80 was a tale of self-inflicted wounds for the Habs”
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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”
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”
The Habs won Game 59, but there were still some calls for help
The Montreal Canadiens closed out February with a Saturday night home game against the Washington Capitals. The Montreal crowd was treated to a rush of offense in a 6-2 win for the Canadiens. Here’s what I noticed. Suzuki and Caufield keep leading this growing group. Mr. Saturday Night, Cole Caufield, did exactly what we expectedContinue reading “The Habs won Game 59, but there were still some calls for help”
The Habs have a pressing need and there are potential targets
The Olympics are approaching swiftly, and with them the February 4th trade freeze. Pundits tell us some teams have set this as their preferred deadline in advance of the season’s actual trade deadline in March. The Montreal Canadiens could get in on that. In recent weeks, specific aspects of the defense group have been clarified.Continue reading “The Habs have a pressing need and there are potential targets”
A slow start sunk the Habs in Game 51
On Thursday night, the Montreal Canadiens hosted the Buffalo Sabres. Exactly one week earlier, the Habs lost to the Sabres in Buffalo, and the result in this one was a 4-2 loss. Here are my notes from the game. An abysmal start meant this game was lost early. The Canadiens seemed to learn nothing fromContinue reading “A slow start sunk the Habs in Game 51”
Guhle returned to action in Game 45 but it was Xhekaj that shone
On Saturday night, the Montreal Canadiens greeted the Detroit Red Wings at the Bell Centre. The result was a 4-0 loss. Here’s what caught my eye. Xhekaj has won the 6D spot. It has been obvious that this was the preferred approach. The Canadiens want Arber Xhekaj’s size and physicality in the line-up. But theyContinue reading “Guhle returned to action in Game 45 but it was Xhekaj that shone”
After a Game 29 beating, the Habs have a blatant problem, and not just in net
December 10, 2025 On Tuesday night, the Montreal Canadiens entertained the Tampa Bay Lightning at the Bell Centre. It’s a good thing the Lightning were entertained, because the fans surely were not. It was an ugly 6-1 loss for the Habs. I have one overarching take from the game. The Canadiens have a veteran problem.Continue reading “After a Game 29 beating, the Habs have a blatant problem, and not just in net”
A Game 20 stinker begs some questions
November 22, 2025 The Washington Capitals were in Montreal on Thursday night. Perhaps the Canadiens were hoping to avenge their playoff loss last Spring, but the exact opposite happened. The result was an embarrassing 8-4 loss. This stinker leaves me with questions. Can the Habs be competitive with this tandem? They were for a portionContinue reading “A Game 20 stinker begs some questions”
Three quick thoughts from Habs Game 5
October 17, 2015 The Nashville Predators were in town on Thursday, and a game that was fairly low-key delivered another exciting finish as the Montreal Canadiens won again in overtime. The final score was 3-2. Here are three quick thoughts from that game. Jakub Dobes has earned more games. He can be an adventure, forContinue reading “Three quick thoughts from Habs Game 5”
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