HW 3 Stars: Habs’ comeback falls short in Ottawa
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The powerplay was the saving grace for the Habs on Saturday afternoon, as a pair of goals earned them a point that they really didn’t deserve otherwise in a 3-2 overtime loss to Ottawa.
The powerplay was the saving grace for the Habs on Saturday afternoon, as a pair of goals earned them a point that they really didn’t deserve otherwise in a 3-2 overtime loss to Ottawa.
The slumping Montreal Canadiens visit the red-hot Ottawa Senators on Saturday afternoon for CBC’s Hockey Day in Canada. The Canadiens lost both games on a dismal road trip to Florida and Tampa Bay, recording only a single goal.
The Montreal Canadiens will look to build on their modest 2-game winning streak as they travel to Florida to face the Panthers tonight. The two teams have met twice this season and Montreal won both games by scores of 5-4 and 2-0.
After a listless effort last week, the Habs rebounded, picking up 5 of a possible 6 points while Hamilton used an offensive explosion to solidify their division lead.
The talk before the game was that the Habs were looking to get their revenge, and boy did they get it.
After a convincing effort against the Devils on Friday night, the Canadiens look to win consecutive games for the first time this month
It has often been noted that the Canadiens have a certain lack of depth this season, especially with the mediocre production of some of the young or support players.
A statement game if there ever was one, the Canadiens face off against the Atlantic leading, and perpetual nemesis, New Jersey Devils.
St. Louis 4, Montreal 3 (OT). The Montreal Canadiens made it interesting, but ultimately fell short in their comeback bid, falling to the St. Louis Blues in overtime.
The Montreal Canadiens face the St. Louis Blues tonight, for the first time in almost two years. The Habs have been inconsistent during the month of January, with a 2-4-1 record to date.