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Habs over Bruins – A tale of woe for the Bs
Dec 17th
I have to start by saying that I actually missed the first period… I know, I know… how could I do such a thing.
Actually, it was my daughter’s Christmas concert.
Despite the 3 game slide that saw Montreal loose against the Red Wings, Leafs and Flyers I was pretty positive going into last night. A Bruins vs Habs matchup is always a worth while affair and a match up that I will certainly never tire from.
A couple of things that I’ll note.
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Don Cherry Coach’s corner talking about officiating – May 6th 2010
May 7th
I thought I’d post this video for anyone who missed it or would like to see it again.
Don Cherry calling out the officiating in last night’s Penguins / Habs game.
Quite a few obvious calls were missed last night.
Montreal Canadiens pull off what most thought unthinkable
Apr 28th
I’m not sure how to express it… but I’ll just say that this game 7 was intense! Very intense.
My wonderful little girl (Emily, aged 6) wanted to watch part of the game with me. So we cuddle up and watched some of the first period together. She asked me some questions about the 2 teams. After a little bit she wanted to lie down and before I knew it, she was asleep.
I’d also like to mention that there was a great live chat tonight and thanks to Steven Hindle (@StevenHindle , Capitals coverage) for inviting me to join in.
I was watching the game intensely. The Capitals seemed to push quite a bit to start the game. And in the second period, I was kind of surprised at how flat they came out. At one point I remember thinking that the Capitals must have thought they were on a penalty kill because the Habs players were skating around their zone at will with the puck.
They soon realized they weren’t on the penalty kill… and pressure on Halak and the team’s defense resumed once again.
I’ve been so impressed with a few players in general.
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Montreal vs Florida comments
Jan 8th
Jacques Martin’s team managed to do something that they haven’t been doing a whole lot of this season… outshoot their opponents. However, the final shot count was as close as you can get. The Habs edged the Panthers 39-38 in shots.
Jaroslav Halak was the game’s first star as he stopped all 38 of Florida’s shots facing off against former Habs pick Tomas Vokoun who was named the game’s 2nd star.
I certainly wasn’t on the edge of my seat watching the game and to be honest I’m surprised at the high shot totals. Maybe it was just me… but I didn’t find it was a spectacular game.
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Habs playing a great 40 through 2 periods vs Carolina
Nov 16th
Posted by Yves in Game comments
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I’m pleasantly surprised. Seems as though the Canadiens are playing a near perfect game so far vs the Carolina Hurricanes.
An important stat, in my mind, that sticks out right away is that Montreal has only picked up 2 penalties. (To Carolina’s 1)
They were so heavily penalized in past games that they would sometimes kill whatever momentum they were building.
Interesting note, Carey Price got an assist on the first goal (Cammalleri scoring, Plekanec with the other assist). While they seemed to need to find the offense just a little while back, who knew it would come from Price.
Scott Gomez and Max Pacioretty and leading the team with 4 shots a piece…. 32 shots after 2!! Limiting Carolina to 12 shots.
That’s my 1 concern…. Price is usually hot when he faces tons of shots…. but with only 12 shots, he may be a little cold.
On to the 3rd!