Everyone’s favourite time of the year, the 2017 playoffs are about to begin! This year the Montreal Canadiens will be taking part in the big show, along with 15 other teams that other people may care about.
After a bounce back month, the HabsWorld voters had much more choice when it came to picking the three stars for March.
The Habs ended their season on a winning note but weren’t able to stay healthy in the final week with Alexei Emelin going down with a lower body injury. In St. John’s, the IceCaps squandered some chances but remain right in the thick of the playoff race heading into their last two games.
While the top players get plenty of attention in the playoffs, our writers take a closer look at some of the X-Factors that could play key roles in Montreal’s push this postseason.
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.
Our April desktop calendar features all of the new faces that GM Marc Bergevin brought in near the trade deadline, highlighted by Jordie Benn.
On paper Montreal’s roster is as strong as it’s been in recent memory, but are the players in place the right ones to get the job done in the postseason?
The Habs finished the week strong against the Sens after a pair of poor outings against non-playoff opponents. Things weren’t as positive for the IceCaps as their week was highlighted by a massive collapse that could cost them dearly in their push for a playoff spot.