HW 3 Stars: Canadiens Lose 2-1 to the Sabres
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In a game that had no playoff implications for either team, the Canadiens visited Buffalo Wednesday night and were defeated 2-1 by the Sabres in regulation at the Keybank Centre.
In a game that had no playoff implications for either team, the Canadiens visited Buffalo Wednesday night and were defeated 2-1 by the Sabres in regulation at the Keybank Centre.
What a difference a month makes. After a tough February, the Habs were terrific throughout March with solid contributions all over the line up. HabsWorld would like to know which three players you think should make the grade as HW’s 3 Stars for the month!
The Habs followed up a lacklustre week with one of their best ones of the year to end the month of March on a high note. In St. John’s, the IceCaps split their two games to hold onto a playoff spot by a slim margin with just two weeks to go in their season.
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The past week was a strong one for the Habs who followed up a loss to Chicago with a pair of key wins against the Sens to preserve their division lead. In St. John’s, the IceCaps doubled their win streak to four games and clawed their way back into the last playoff spot in the North Division.
Before focusing on the stretch run and the battle for top spot in the Atlantic, we take one last look at the ugly third quarter of the season with our forward grades.
The Habs weren’t at their best for big chunks over the past week but still managed to pick up two of three wins in Western Canada. In St. John’s, the IceCaps also had some ups and downs but were also able to take two of their three games.