The Habs didn’t have their franchise player but that didn’t slow their hot streak as the team picked up five of a possible six points. Things weren’t as solid for St. John’s though as they continued to struggle on the road.
The Habs have hit the 15-game mark of the season and find themselves comfortably atop the NHL standings, five points clear of Dallas. That’s just one of many noteworthy stats for the Canadiens so far this year.
The month of October wasn’t just a good one for the Habs. Their AHL affiliate in St. John’s also had a strong start to their season while several of Montreal’s junior/international prospects had strong efforts as well.
The road wasn’t a friendly place for both the Habs and IceCaps as each team only won one of three games away from home. Fortunately for Montreal, they also picked up a victory at the Bell Centre to end their week on a winning note which may not be good news for Alex Semin and his stay in the doghouse.
Despite Montreal’s hot start, many still want the team to move defenceman Tom Gilbert. Everyone knows the reasons why they should move him but there are also some as to why they shouldn’t trade him.
Three more games, three more wins for the Habs who have won a franchise record nine straight to start the year. Here’s a look back at the past week including a closer look at the situation that has Martin Reway’s immediate future with Sparta Praha in question.
We’ve reached the top five in our 2015 Prospect Rankings series. Last year’s top prospect, Nathan Beaulieu, is no longer one so we have a new #1 this season. Which player has earned the top spot?
On Friday, the Habs (7-0-0) will look to make it eight straight wins to start the season for the first time in franchise history as they travel to Buffalo to take on the Sabres (2-4-0).
Tomas Plekanec’s two year, $12 million extension last week came as a surprise to many. It was a pleasant surprise for our writers who all think it’s a good deal for both Plekanec and the Habs.
It was a winning week all around as the Habs took care of business in all three of their games to extend their season-long winning streak to six straight while the IceCaps were victorious in both of their home contests as well.