The Habs did not play a complete game but relied on rookie backup Cayden Primeau to stand tall and keep them in the game long enough for them to earn a 3-2 overtime victory against the Ottawa Senators for their third straight victory on Wednesday night.
The Habs rebounded from a slow first period but dominated the second and played a perfect road third period to take advantage of a Penguins team that sorely lacks depth due to a rash of injuries on their way to a 4-1 win on Tuesday night.
The Habs were finally able to snap their losing streak this past week while picking up a pair of victories against New York teams. All has not been fixed but it’s at least a start.
With the Canadiens being on the bubble for a playoff spot once again, they’re at a crossroads and it’s time for Marc Bergevin to consider the long-term picture.
It was a month to forget in Montreal, but despite picking up just four wins, there were some solid contributions throughout the lineup – who was star-worthy last month?
It was a rare Friday night match for the Habs as they travelled to New York to take on the Rangers at MSG. It was an exciting back and forth game, but the Habs found a way to pull off the 2-1 victory.
By the time the midway point of the game arrived and the Habs woke up on Thursday night, they were down three to Colorado and spent the rest of the night chasing down that lead before ultimately falling 3-2.
With all the former captains in attendance on Tuesday night, the Habs pulled out a near 60-minute effort on their way to snapping their eight-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Islanders.
It was another week to forget for the Habs as they were shellacked early on and while their play improved with each game, it wasn’t enough to get back in the win column as their losing streak has hit eight straight.
Keith Kinkaid hasn’t had the strongest of starts to his season and the Habs have decided it’s time for someone else to get a chance for now. He cleared waivers on Tuesday and has been assigned to Laval.