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”
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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”
Marty made magic, and the Habs won Game 3
On Friday night the first round series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning picked up at the Bell Centre. The Habs had come home having split the two games on the road, and the result in this one was a 3-2 overtime win for the home team. Here’s what got my attention.Continue reading “Marty made magic, and the Habs won Game 3”
After a flat performance in OT, the Habs head back to Montreal with a split
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”
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”
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