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”
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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”
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”
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”
A Game 1 Habs loss to the Sabres was a little too predictable
On Wednesday night, the Montreal Canadiens were in Buffalo to open their second round series against the Sabres. The result was a 4-2 loss. Here are my notes from the game. Buffalo dictated the pace and the Habs didn’t adjust. That was the predictable part. Montreal needed every single minute of their seven game seriesContinue reading “A Game 1 Habs loss to the Sabres was a little too predictable”
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 face a “winner take all” game after a heartbreaker in Game 6
On Friday night the Montreal Canadiens hosted the Tampa Bay Lightning for Game 6 of their first round series. Going into the game, the Habs led the series 3-2 and were in a position to eliminate the Bolts. The result was a heartbreaking 1-0 overtime loss. Here’s what caught my eye. The Canadiens came readyContinue reading “The Habs face a “winner take all” game after a heartbreaker in Game 6”
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”
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