10 Thoughts: Habs Drop a Penalty-Filled Game 4
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After a strong Game 3 showing, the Habs were back at home Tuesday to try to take a two-game lead on the Sabres. They grabbed the lead in the first period but weren’t able to hold on, falling 3-2.
After a strong Game 3 showing, the Habs were back at home Tuesday to try to take a two-game lead on the Sabres. They grabbed the lead in the first period but weren’t able to hold on, falling 3-2.
The start of the second round wasn’t great for the Habs in the season opener but they bounced back nicely to take a series lead after the first week with their offence springing to life over the last two games.
Following Laval’s loss at the hands of the Marlies this week, the Habs were able to make their end-of-season ‘Black Ace’ recalls. It’s a smaller group than usual, with only four players getting the nod.
After squaring up the series to gain home ice advantage, the Habs returned home on Sunday to try to capitalize on that advantage. They didn’t start well but it didn’t matter as they picked up the 6-2 win to take a 2-1 series lead.
Saturday afternoon’s game was a must-win for both the Rocket and Marlies in the deciding fifth game of the series. Laval led for most of the game but couldn’t hold on, falling 3-2 to end their season.
While the Habs were busy securing a playoff spot and getting through Tampa Bay in the first round last month, several of their prospects were still playing as well. Here’s a rundown of their top performers from April.
For the second straight day, a forward from the Habs has been named as a finalist for an end-of-season award. This time, it’s Nick Suzuki as he is one of the three remaining contenders for the Selke Trophy.
Following Tuesday’s initial draw for the Draft Lottery (won by Toronto), the NHL named the three finalists for the Calder Trophy. As expected, Canadiens winger Ivan Demidov was listed among them.
A tightly-contested first round came to an end over the weekend with the most lopsided game of the series. But it didn’t matter that the Habs were the weaker team in that game as they eked out the win and are getting ready to take on the Atlantic-winning Sabres in the second round.
The Habs will be facing elimination for the first time this season as they get set to enter Game Seven against the Lightning. Here are seven keys to move on to the second round against Buffalo.