The Habs looked to kick off their week on a winning note as they hosted Buffalo on Wednesday night. It was a chippy affair and while Montreal led for a good chunk of the game, they came up a goal short as the Sabres won 3-2.
Despite his reputation as a quality veteran, the contract and mediocre performance from Jake Allen this season stand as possible barriers to him being traded by the March 8th deadline. There is also another factor that will make a trade harder, one that is entirely out of his control.
A Laval roster which has certainly been thinned out lately had a tough three-in-three stretch last week. They managed to at least keep afloat in the playoff chase as they picked up three of a possible six points on the road.
The Habs kicked off the week with an impressive performance but they weren’t able to sustain that momentum, dropping a pair of games to Metropolitan Division opponents.
The turning of the calendar to 2024 saw some of Montreal’s prospects and farmhands find new gears at the offensive end. Those performances helped them earn a spot in our monthly three stars.
After a game to forget on Sunday, the Habs were back in action on Tuesday as they hosted Anaheim. This was a game to remember for the Canadiens with a couple of career firsts as they skated to a 5-0 victory.
After the All-Star break, Laval was back in action for a pair of games against Toronto, one of the teams they’re chasing for position in the North Division. The first game had a rough finish but they bounced back nicely to pick up the split.
Montreal emerged from the All-Star break with one line firing offensively, helping them to secure one win out of three games. Meanwhile, the injury bug struck again, taking several youngsters out of the lineup to end things on a sour note.
After coming up short in Saturday’s matinee, the Habs looked to come up with a split on Super Bowl weekend as they hosted St. Louis. It didn’t happen. Instead, they dropped a 7-2 decision while a pair of blueliners suffered injuries.
January was an up-and-down month for the Habs, featuring some strong efforts and some of their worst of the year. But a handful of players stood out amongst the group, earning votes from our readers for our monthly three stars.