Game Thread: Habs Host Sens to Begin Post-Cammalleri Era
by Kevin van Steendelaar on Jan 14, 2012 5:00 PM EST
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PrintOttawa Senators at Montreal Canadiens, Jan 14, 2012 7:00 PM EST
Well here's a positive. The Montreal Canadiens have beat the Ottawa Senators in their first two meetings this season.
Even better news is that one of those wins came under Randy Cunneyworth, a 6-2 victory on December 27. Then again Craig Anderson completely wet the bed in goal that night and Alex Auld wasn't much better in the supporting role. Carey Price had to make 33 saves, in a First Star effort, to preserve a win.
Oh and Mike Cammalleri had three points against the Sens in those first two meetings, including the December game-winner. Just thought it was worth pointing out.
The Senators 6-2 loss to the Habs was the team's only regulation loss in their last 13 games, dating back to December 16, where they have gone 10-1-2. That run has vaulted them into fifth place in the Eastern Conference.
Opponents do get their chances against Ottawa, who are last in the East in shots against (31.6), and 14th in the conference in goals against per game (3.16).
Their positive spin is their goal production, seventh in the league (3.06 g/g). The Senators are also another opponent that knows how to protect a lead. They are 8-1-2 and 11-1-1 when leading after the first and second period respectively.
Ottawa rearguard Erik Karlsson has has 17 points and is a plus-15 in his last 12 games. His All-Star Game bound teammate Jason Spezza is seventh in the league in scoring and has 55 points in 46 career games against Montreal.
Despite getting rattled for four goals on seven shots in his last outing against the Habs, Anderson has gone 7-0-1 with a 1.63 goals-against average since then.
While Cammalleri is gone to Calgary, and Brian Gionta's season is all but officially done, it appears that Scott Gomez will have the green light tonight. The Habs center practiced in Cammalleri's spot, alongside Tomas Plekanec and Mike Blunden, during Friday's practice. Erik Cole will rotate in on the right side on the power play and occasional even strength shifts.
Rene Bourque skated took part in this morning's optional skate. Video of that, and his first visit with the MOntreal media, after the jump
MONTREAL CANADIENS PROJECTED LINEUP
Forwards
Max Pacioretty - David Desharnais - Erik Cole
Scott Gomez - Tomas Plekanec - Mike Blunden
Andrei Kostitsyn - Lars Eller - Travis Moen
Mathieu Darche - Petteri Nokelainen - Yannick Weber
Defense Pairings
Goalies
Carey Price - Peter Budaj
OTTAWA SENATORS PROJECTED LINEUP
Forwards
Colin Greening - Jason Spezza - Milan Michalek
Erik Condra - Kyle Turris - Daniel Alfredsson
Nick Foligno - Zack Smith - Chris Neil
Kaspars Daugavins - Zenon Konopka - Bobby Butler
Defence Pairings
Filip Kuba - Erik Karlsson
Goalies
Craig Anderson - Alex Auld
Senators vs Canadiens coverage
SBN Sens coverage at Silver Seven
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Despite losing 6 million by trading Cammy away and Bourque being unable to play, Gomez’s return puts the Habs above the floor for the 7th time this season. So far they’ve managed to end only two of those games without losing someone who put them back under the cap.
by MathMan on Jan 14, 2012 5:06 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Playing Gomez and Plekanec together and with Blunden is brutal. If you can’t do better than that I’d ask to call up Palushaj who is over a point per game in Hamilton or Leblanc who was solid here.
Then again it’s a good way to lose and that might be the best thing for the franchise right now.
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by Stephan Cooper on Jan 14, 2012 5:33 PM EST up reply actions
Actually at some point 11-14-21 (or was it 11-14-72) was discussed as a possible tough-minutes unit to allow Eller and DD to play centre when everyone was healthy (how naive we were to think that might happen).
Of course, such a line would have to be the primary heavy lifting unit. Playing Pleky with Blunden is silly. They should be nowhere near each other’s minutes. The sad thing is, Randy will fail to use that line in a role suited for either Pleky or Blunden, resulting in both players being misused.
That’s the point, Blunden invalidates good part of the pairing. Its a line that does nothing to help you win.
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by Stephan Cooper on Jan 14, 2012 6:29 PM EST up reply actions
Basu mentioned all eight defensemen were in the warmup
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by Kevin van Steendelaar on Jan 14, 2012 7:10 PM EST up reply actions
Incompetence has become a leading theory for most of the decisions.
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by Stephan Cooper on Jan 14, 2012 7:34 PM EST up reply actions
Love how that SBNation article on the Habs (in the sidebar) is written by a Boston writer.
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by Kevin van Steendelaar on Jan 14, 2012 7:14 PM EST reply actions
See a lot of Travis Hugues (Philly Writer) mocking the Habs as well.
Not that the Habs haven’t been bumbling about, but sheesh.
Travis also runs the whole NHL side of SBNation.
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by Kevin van Steendelaar on Jan 14, 2012 7:19 PM EST up reply actions
I noticed that too.
Was she the one to elicit those quotes from Pac and Gill or did she get them secondhand I wonder?
On the one hand she is a boston writer and the two quote givers are yanks from the area, but then again is she a credentialled reporter or just a random fan/blogger?
SBN has it’s upper tier of writers/regional staff, and then the individual team blogs. Frustrating sometimes that they take lead on something without getting input from the blogs of the respective teams.
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by Kevin van Steendelaar on Jan 14, 2012 7:21 PM EST up reply actions
interesting
thanks for the extra-info.
I wasn’t aware that SBN had a ‘professional’ staff in addition to the efforts of lay-people/fan-bloggers of the individual teams
She asked me what I thought post-publishing as she was referred to my article by the Cup of Chowder people. I gave some critique and some thoughts on the language issue, but I don’t see anything inherently wrong-headed in there.
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She lost me when she used a quote from Le Journal de Montreal.
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by Kevin van Steendelaar on Jan 14, 2012 7:35 PM EST up reply actions
Its incredibly frustrating to see a team Montreal should be better than in Ottawa in the position Montreal should be this year. Such a terrible year.
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Meanwhile Ottawa had really picked up things.
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by Kevin van Steendelaar on Jan 14, 2012 7:22 PM EST up reply actions
and it’s waived off! Kostitsyn shoved into the crease?
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by Kevin van Steendelaar on Jan 14, 2012 7:28 PM EST reply actions
Montreal’s penalty kill generates better chances than either team’s power play.
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It’s essentially all this team has left, of late.
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by Kevin van Steendelaar on Jan 14, 2012 7:45 PM EST up reply actions
Cammalleri
Updated his Twitter photo, but hasn’t tweeted a thing since the deal happened.
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by Kevin van Steendelaar on Jan 14, 2012 7:48 PM EST reply actions
I can imagine he wants to keep things on the down low right now. Why stir the pot? He’ll let his play do the talking, I’m sure.
by westcoasthabs on Jan 14, 2012 8:11 PM EST up reply actions
Not many Habs player tweets recently in general.
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True
but Cammalleri was excited to get Rickey Romero jersey, the day after they lost to the Blues.
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by Kevin van Steendelaar on Jan 14, 2012 8:16 PM EST up reply actions
Ha!
Cherry calls Gagnon a rat!
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by Kevin van Steendelaar on Jan 14, 2012 7:59 PM EST reply actions
Nice to hear…its pretty much confirming what we everyone knew from the get-go though. Its satisfying to have those guys have their pants pulled down on the national stage, however…
by westcoasthabs on Jan 14, 2012 8:07 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed. Nicely worded question by Cassie Campbell.
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by Kevin van Steendelaar on Jan 14, 2012 8:13 PM EST up reply actions
I was listening to him talk about how he and Gomez needed to put the puck on net and I was thinking “gee, if only they had a shooter to play with them”.
I thought we used to have one of those…
by westcoasthabs on Jan 14, 2012 8:15 PM EST up reply actions
I heard rumors that the Habs once had TWO smallish guys who could shoot, but I haven’t seen them in a while.
I think one got hurt…
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by Kevin van Steendelaar on Jan 14, 2012 8:18 PM EST up reply actions
That was an All-Star play from Karlsson there.
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by Kevin van Steendelaar on Jan 14, 2012 8:17 PM EST reply actions
Nice effort by Cole to get the call…its got to be tough for the team tonight…I know that narrative stuff isn’t too popular nowadays, but its awfully tough to get up for a game after watching a teammate get kneecapped. They’re gutting it out pretty well.
BTW…I’ve missed a few…what’s with the defensive pairings!?
Is there supposed to be sense made of defensive pairings?
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It feels like R.C. is pulling names out of a hat…this 7 defensemen thing isn’t going to work…
by westcoasthabs on Jan 14, 2012 8:20 PM EST up reply actions
I’m really missing Martin…what an f’d up season.
by westcoasthabs on Jan 14, 2012 8:21 PM EST up reply actions
Heck of a SNAFU by Komisarek and the Rangers get the first goal in the only HNIC game on TV at my place.
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They just showed it…Klassic Komisarek.
by westcoasthabs on Jan 14, 2012 8:23 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah I got a chuckle out of that.
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by Kevin van Steendelaar on Jan 14, 2012 8:24 PM EST up reply actions
One thing to make that pass, another altogether to go for the long line change on it. His shift was over in his mind as soon as he got the puck.
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I wish...
the team would decide whether to play for the playoffs or for the draft pick. PG says the former but his coach is using his players like the latter. Let’s just hope the coach has a plan and that his (mis)use of players is not inadvertent.
Carkner should probably get an interference call for that.
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So now its Eller as the #3, Pleks as #2…and DD as no.1!? We already saw that due to injuries early on. He must be trying to reward effort in practice…but that’s the mark of an AHL coach. At this level, the best offensive players have to be the best offensive players. Bloody hell…I’m sure you guys have already disected this, but jesus….
by westcoasthabs on Jan 14, 2012 8:32 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Randy has shown no signs that he’s coaching a NHL team. His love of replacement level players shows he misses the buses.
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Also, he must miss the glorious hotels and nightlife of Albany, NY.
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This really should be said everytime it happens.
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Cherry’s boy Zac Smith, who would be “#1 on the Bruins”, with the penalty.
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I’ve been wondering about that, too — happened even in JM’s time. Gives the defending team a good shot at a play to clear the zone.
That’s becaues the guy they relied on to carry it in has been on the shelf for over a year.
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by Kevin van Steendelaar on Jan 14, 2012 8:34 PM EST up reply actions
I really wish we had a credentialed reporter following the team sarcastically throughout the year. I remember when Blunden was put with Cammy and Plex and John Liu, the pro that he is, said Blunden was there for size and puck retrieval. Given that info, I would’ve loved to file a report that said “Blunden is there for god knows what reason.”
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‘Mark, skate directly at the opposing goalie, every shift.’
by westcoasthabs on Jan 14, 2012 8:34 PM EST up reply actions
I tried to get us in, but the Habs don’t allow “online media” access.
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by Kevin van Steendelaar on Jan 14, 2012 8:35 PM EST up reply actions
Well, you know the risk of online media. We might not get the high degree of professionalism provided by Montreal’s yellow press.
by westcoasthabs on Jan 14, 2012 8:39 PM EST up reply actions
I’m with Bruce below. With the way these clowns continually embarrass themselves, you’d never run out of material. Plus, it would allow differentiation between ‘fans’ and hysterical story lines cooked up in these muppets’ heads.
by westcoasthabs on Jan 14, 2012 8:44 PM EST up reply actions
Having a Daily Show/22 Minutes style reporting on the team and the media throngs would be awesome. And completely in the spirit of the city of Montreal’s great comedic tradition.
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Forgot to mention
My step-daughter, after going the whole summer soccer season and half the winter indoor league, scored a goal tonight.
Still hope for Scott Gomez.
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by Kevin van Steendelaar on Jan 14, 2012 8:31 PM EST reply actions
This team is doing a good job of making special team time completely irrelevant.
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by Stephan Cooper on Jan 14, 2012 8:48 PM EST up reply actions
Montreal is dominating this game and it’s scoreless. It’s only atypical in that they aren’t behind.
No way they win this, is there?
Ottawa media tweeting how Habs PP is weak, yet Sens aren’t exactly making things happen out there either tonight.
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by Kevin van Steendelaar on Jan 14, 2012 8:51 PM EST up reply actions
Pretty tepid game to start making statements about.
by westcoasthabs on Jan 14, 2012 8:54 PM EST up reply actions
They had a few decent chances I thought but the dumping needs to stop.
by MathMan on Jan 14, 2012 8:55 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Travis Moen GW shorthander…followed by an Eller/Moen/Darche 1st line next game.
by westcoasthabs on Jan 14, 2012 8:52 PM EST up reply actions
Cammalleri wearing No. 93 in honour of Doug Gilmour.
Gilmour wore 39 in Calgary, no?
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by Kevin van Steendelaar on Jan 14, 2012 8:55 PM EST reply actions
Correct Kevin ! ….. but probably doing the #93 as that is where Gilmour made in famous….
"It's only through change we learn to grow".
by Canadian Jet on Jan 14, 2012 10:46 PM EST up reply actions
I love it more when someone asks his opinion
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by Stephan Cooper on Jan 14, 2012 8:57 PM EST up reply actions
I know. Its like asking Kermit the Frog what he thinks, while keeping a straight face. I don’t know how they do it.
by westcoasthabs on Jan 14, 2012 8:59 PM EST up reply actions
Karri Ramo is a pretty good goalie, but he’s not the best goalie in Europe right now.
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The hype about him coming out of Calgary reminds me of the Monster and Toronto.
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by Stephan Cooper on Jan 14, 2012 9:05 PM EST up reply actions
They’re claiming he’d be a suitable #1 after Kipper moves on??? Really?
by Cruisin4aBruisin on Jan 14, 2012 9:07 PM EST up reply actions
Finland hasn’t used him as their automatic go to guy in Euro Hockey Tour tournaments, which are exclusively made up of European roster players. He’d have been in the World Championships the past couple of years if he was as good as they are claiming he is.
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He wouldn’t have been much with the Habs.. maybe back up… but you think Budaj sticks around for another contract?
by Cruisin4aBruisin on Jan 14, 2012 9:02 PM EST reply actions
me too
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by Kevin van Steendelaar on Jan 14, 2012 9:09 PM EST up reply actions
He was due on one of those SH breakaways.
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by Kevin van Steendelaar on Jan 14, 2012 9:10 PM EST up reply actions
I think Campoli is lost in the Habs…. what do you guys think we could get for him.. Emelin should be playing tonight…
by Cruisin4aBruisin on Jan 14, 2012 9:11 PM EST reply actions
Is he only in tonight since he’s playing a former team? Not that Emelin has been anything special recently.
I assume Campoli would fetch like a 4th/5th rounder or something.
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off Kaberle
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by Kevin van Steendelaar on Jan 14, 2012 9:16 PM EST up reply actions
Can they amend Gomez contract to indicate he cannot shoot on net during the game? He’s horrendous.
by Cruisin4aBruisin on Jan 14, 2012 9:17 PM EST reply actions
It’s the third period?
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by Kevin van Steendelaar on Jan 14, 2012 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
The more Cole plays the more I like him.
by Cruisin4aBruisin on Jan 14, 2012 9:25 PM EST reply actions
He did a decent job until training camp started. Campoli’s contract was the first weird panicky move.
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It was insurance. It’s a one-year, low-money deal. Even if those don’t pay off they’re inherently low-risk.
Just used up cap space for the sake of it more than anything. Nothing against bringing in the player, but it put the team against the cap.
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Had he not gotten hurt maybe I’d think differently of him, but maybe I haven’t seen enough to like what I’ve seen…lol
by Cruisin4aBruisin on Jan 14, 2012 9:30 PM EST reply actions
And, they lose.
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Yeah this one’s done.
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by Kevin van Steendelaar on Jan 14, 2012 9:31 PM EST up reply actions
Watch out Dessy, that kind of goalmouth effort is grounds for less ice time in the future.
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It’s productive grit, though. And it just shows that he’s small. We’ll probably see Engqvist next game in that spot.
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At least if Emelin was playing now, we’d see a few more hits before all is said and done… slow death here with less than 4 to go
by Cruisin4aBruisin on Jan 14, 2012 9:35 PM EST reply actions
Michalek coasting back there. To protect a lead, you’ve got to get back and crosscheck Pacioretty there.
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The way they piled on Pacioretty,
I thought it was Gomez that scored.
So 1. I guess that’s why Campoli is in
2. Anyone see HNIC pan on the kid in the crowd with the Cammaller road jersey?
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by Kevin van Steendelaar on Jan 14, 2012 9:42 PM EST reply actions
Really want to see Campoli-Kaberle on the kill?
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Weber, Diaz…
Gorges in the box. Nothing really there for a PK pairing.
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It’s a little thing, but it’s worth noting.
On the rush as the Habs tried to gain the zone, Campoli tried to skate through some players to gain the line with possession. The puck was knocked off his stick. Subban was RIGHT THERE in support in great position. If only his teammates did the same for him.
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YOU think with the Habs record on the SO, Ottawa plays it safe and just does enough to get out of OT?
by Cruisin4aBruisin on Jan 14, 2012 9:49 PM EST reply actions
I’ll get the paper bag.
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by Kevin van Steendelaar on Jan 14, 2012 9:52 PM EST up reply actions
Alfreddson Spezza and Michalek
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by Kevin van Steendelaar on Jan 14, 2012 9:53 PM EST reply actions
Kaberle. He did have a good record with the Leafs, but he’s foiled here.
The CBC guys shows his ignorance.
5 for 12 before that according to Basu.
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HNIC flashed his career numbers on the screen before Gallery opened his yap
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by Kevin van Steendelaar on Jan 14, 2012 9:56 PM EST up reply actions
My hatred of the shootout and my lack of care for the result combined wonderfully there.
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Shootout is a gimmick best left with the Juniors.
by Cruisin4aBruisin on Jan 14, 2012 9:58 PM EST reply actions
I know I'm in the minority, but I actually like the shootout.
I just don’t like how we perform in it.
It’s a fun spectacle, but not a good way to decide who the better team is.
And according to the NHL, you’re in the majority! :)
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by Bruce Peter on Jan 14, 2012 10:04 PM EST up reply actions
At least they tied it up. I don’t care if we do poorly in the skills competition, but I do care that we keep competing.
Of course. Professional players don’t give up. Only professional managers and coaches are allowed to.
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by Bruce Peter on Jan 14, 2012 10:11 PM EST up reply actions
BTW, Kev
Awesome Stat on Twitter.
“Habs are now 0-1/3-1 post-Cammalleri”
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