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Remember the Habs biggest comeback in history?
Jul 26th
This is one of the reasons I love hockey. I mean, this kind of thing doesn’t happen every night. But, on any given night, you can be down a couple of goals…. and your team can catch fire. It can, and sometimes does, change fast.
I remember watching this game and when the N.Y. Rangers were up 3-0, 4-0…. 5-0!!! I was demoralized. I was going to turn off the game but I generally always watch every game start to finish no matter what. On this night I did and I went from demoralized to amazed.
It seemed as though “it all went right” for the Rangers for the first half of the game and it just totally switched.
I figured Michael Ryder looked like he could have scored 10 goals in that second half. It was amazing to watch. I also remember that Kovalev goal where he falls to the ice with legs in the air. (Check out Scott Gomez playing for NY)
Classic moment in NHL hockey and a historic game. Coming back from a 5-0 deficit is no light task.
You remember this one?
Watching this video, my memories and even emotions come back…. pretty neat.
What do you remember most about this one?
Habs win Game 2 in Boston, Great post game interview by PK Subban
Apr 16th
So the Canadiens went into Boston and worked hard to take both games. So many people predicted the series to be in the opposite direction.
Never count your chickens before they hatch….
I’m not sure if the Bruins players heard or believed the hype about their chances in winning this series, but if they believed it at all they may have succumb to the danger that follows…. that being a sense of entitlement.
That would just be an assumption on my part. I have no idea what the Bruins players were thinking going into the series. I do have an idea of how they feel after 2 games though…. that being disappointed.
Truth be told, the Canadiens have out played them in 2 games. They’ve been outworked. The Habs have been on so many of the loose pucks and have won so many of the battles along the boards.
There is no substitute for hard work.
Finally, here’s a post-game interview with PK Subban on Versus.
Mr Molson releases statement to fans
Mar 10th
Mr Geoff Molson has released a statement to Montreal Canadiens fans showing both class and also voicing a strong message to the NHL’s disciplinary system.
The Montreal Canadiens organization does not agree with the decision taken yesterday by the National Hockey League. We can assure you that we have made our position clear to Commissioner Gary Bettman, and that he has agreed to make this issue a priority at the next General Manager’s meeting, which will be held in Florida on March 14-16.
Our organization believes that the players’ safety in hockey has become a major concern, and that this situation has reached a point of urgency. At risk are some of the greatest professional athletes in the world, our fan base and the health of our sport at all levels. Players’ safety in hockey must become the ultimate priority and the situation must be addressed immediately. As a proud father of three hockey players, I want to help create a healthy and safe experience for them, and I certainly never want any family to go through what the Pacioretty’s are experiencing at this moment.
The entire letter can be read here and I certainly encourage you to read it all.
http://canadiens.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=555639
This letter is not written specifically to the Pacioretty incident and mirrors my concerns.
Max came within inches of being permanently paralyzed or even death. Enough is enough.
Even last night, another dangerous hit…. head shot by Kubina on Bolland.
Earlier in the season, another owner came out with strong words for the NHL. That being Mario Lemieux.
To do nothing is to agree that it’s ok to have these dangerous reckless hits.
Reckless hits need to be strongly discouraged.
I applaud you Mr Molson for taking leadership on this issue.
Chara’s hit on Max Pacioretty
Mar 9th
Last night we witnessed what is becoming all too common in the NHL. I will post my thoughts on it in a separate article. For anyone who missed it here was Zdeno Chara’s late hit on Max Pacioretty.
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!