On Tuesday, the Montreal Canadiens were in Tampa Bay for the second game of their first round series against the Lightning. The result was a 3-2 overtime loss and the series is now tied at one. Here are some notes from the game. Slaf versus Hagel is a thing. Two big men. Two power forwards.Continue reading “After a flat performance in OT, the Habs head back to Montreal with a split”
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A new piece of the Habs core was introduced in Game 81
On Sunday the Habs began their last road trip of the season in New York against the Islanders. With Noah Dobson injured, it was David Reinbacher who got the call to go to Long Island. The result was a 4-1 win. Here are some questions from the game. Can we stop asking if Nick SuzukiContinue reading “A new piece of the Habs core was introduced in Game 81”
In Game 79, Caufield finally hit 50… oh what a night!
On Thursday night, the Montreal Canadiens were in the third game of a four-game homestand. The Tampa Bay Lightning were in town for a potential playoff foreshadow, and the result was a 2-1 win. Here’s what got my attention. After a few games of frustration, Cole Caufield hit the 50-goal milestone. He’s the first CanadiensContinue reading “In Game 79, Caufield finally hit 50… oh what a night!”
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 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”
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”
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”
Game 69 wasn’t perfect for the Habs, but the final score was
The Montreal Canadiens were back home on Saturday night to greet the New York Islanders. In a very tight Eastern Conference playoff race, every game feels like a must-win. The result in this one was a 7-3 win. Here’s what caught my eye. In a contending version of the Habs, that Suzuki trio stays together.Continue reading “Game 69 wasn’t perfect for the Habs, but the final score was”
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”
The weekend was a bust with another loss in Game 66
On Sunday night the Montreal Canadiens played the second game of a weekend back-to-back. With the Anaheim Ducks in town, the result for the Habs was a 4-3 regulation loss. Just two things are noteworthy for me. The Canadiens scored three goals on beautiful snipes. The Habs had some chances in the first period, butContinue reading “The weekend was a bust with another loss in Game 66”
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