Player Grades: February 1st vs Boston
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Let’s face it, there was nothing in the Habs’ recent play that had anyone thinking they could win this game.
Let’s face it, there was nothing in the Habs’ recent play that had anyone thinking they could win this game.
The All-Star break couldn’t have come at a better time for the Habs, after a pair of losses on the road this week.
It’s time for “Cooking up a Loss in Atlanta!” First, add a bunch of defensive breakdowns; then sprinkle in a bit of bad luck; and add a large dose of elite goaltending by Kari Lehtonen. Throw it in the oven for 60 minutes, and voila, this game is done!
The Habs continued their winning ways for the most part this week, taking their last 2 of 3 games.
It was a game defined by missed opportunities and bad penalties by the Habs, with a general theme of ugly, ugly goals.
It was a winning week for the Habs despite having over $17 million in cap space on the IR, as they won all 3 of their games including 2 over teams they’re trying to catch in the East. The Bulldogs had similar success, taking 3 of their 4 games.
Montreal Canadiens (A) 25-10-6 Sure they have had some bumps and the power play has not been there but how do you argue with a record
After one of the worst defensive games of the year, Carbonneau decided to go with… the exact same lineup. Well, it paid off, as the Canadiens fought their way to a 6-3 win in New York.
Despite a litany of injuries, the Habs had some success this past week, taking 3 of their 4 games. The Bulldogs, decimated by the call ups, were also successful, losing just 1 game as well.
Defense? What defense? There were players not covering their man, weak battles in their own zone, and giveaways galore. Frank J. Selke just hit 10000 RPM.