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Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs: Game preview
The rivalry gets spiced up with a dose of desperation on both sides.
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Links: Three teams interested in Ilya Kovalchuk
In today’s links, which teams are asking for Ilya Kovalchuk, Carey Price is still pushing the team towards the playoffs, and things to consider about the best players available in a trade.
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Trading Jeff Petry may not be wise
Jeff Petry guaranteed a valuable two points on Thursday, and his value to the Habs may outweigh that in trade.
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Jake Evans did the little things in his National Hockey League debut
The forward registered a pair of shots, hits, and shot blocks in overtime win over Ducks.
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Recap: Finding a way
It wasn’t pretty but the Canadiens battled through the flu to secure two huge points.
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Links: Ilya Kovalchuk is taking a wait-and-see approach
In today’s links, Ilya Kovalchuk’s perspective on the Trade Deadline, early impressions on Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s performance in Laval, and what’s wrong with the Buffalo Sabres?
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[Highlight] Jeff Petry goes bar-down in overtime
On a rush with Nick Suzuki, Petry kept the puck for himself.
[Highlight] Carey Price robs Jakob Silfverberg with a two-pad stack
One-on-one with the Ducks forward, Price breaks out the trick play.
[Highlight] Ilya Kovalchuk sets up Brendan Gallagher’s go-ahead goal
No matter which line he’s on, Kovalchuk continues to produce.
[Highlight] Nick Suzuki nets a power-play goal
Brendan Gallagher set the screen, and the rookie sent the puck past it.
Habs vs. Ducks: Game thread
The Habs are down their top defenceman entering the final third of the season.
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Game 56: Habs vs. Ducks
After a comeback win on Tuesday, the Canadiens return home looking to build off the result.
Michael McNiven made the most of his start, but what’s next for him?
Goaltender made 31 saves in 5-4 overtime victory over Utica.
Canadiens place Shea Weber on IR; recall Xavier Ouellet & Jake Evans from Laval
The team is still riddled with a flu bug, so Evans and Ouellet get a shot in the NHL.
Canadiens vs. Ducks: Game preview
The Habs and Ducks play for the first time this season.
CTT: Rhett Pitlick’s seven-point weekend
The USHL forward is really ramping up his offence.
Kotkaniemi and Hudon explode offensively in Rocket win
An overtime winner by the captain put the icing on a big night for the Rocket’s offensive stars.
Links: Ilya Kovalchuk is proving his worth
Here are your daily links, including a discussion of what Ilya Kovalchuk could be worth at the deadline, Ryan Poehling learning from Joel Armia, and more.
Keith Kinkaid is at the centre of the Laval Rocket’s crowded crease in their playoff push
Kinkaid had an animated, 30-minute discussion with his coach following Tuesday’s practice.
The legend of Old Man Kovalchuk grows
He’s here for a good time, however long that may be.
FanPulse Results: A majority of Habs fans are confident in the direction of the team
Despite the club’s struggles in recent years, many still have faith in the future, though a significant percentage are fed up.
Montreal Canadiens return Cayden Primeau to Laval Rocket
A short NHL stay for the youngster.
How Joel Armia uses his size to his advantage
The winger uses all of his 6’4" frame to be a factor in all three zones.
Recap: Kovalchuk silences the crowd in the shootout
Unlikely heroes Nate Thompson, Nick Cousins, and Christian Folin all scored goals in Montreal’s 5-4 shootout victory over the New Jersey Devils.
Links: Laval is a good stop for Jesperi Kotkaniemi
In today’s links, Jesperi Kotkaniemi reflects upon the latest turn in his young career, the story of how the Habs pursued Ilya Kovalchuk—then and now—and Kimmo Timonen, Mark Streit, and Ryan Smyth are among the inductees this year into the IIHF Hall of Fame.
TSM: The Last Laugh
Ilya Kovalchuk gets the last laugh as Montreal overcomes a rough start and a last minute tying goal to win in the shoot-out.
[Highlight] Christian Folin’s first goal as a Hab puts his team ahead
The Canadiens have come back from a three-goal deficit to take the lead.
[Highlight] Nick Cousins ties the game
Max Domi made a great rush, and Cousins took advantage of it.
[Highlight] Nate Thompson makes it a one-goal game
Soon after Armia’s goal, Thompson has them right back in it.
[Highlight] Joel Armia scores on his second breakaway of the game
He was hooked on the first one, but powers through the pressure to score in his second try.
Habs @ Devils: Game thread
The Canadiens will try to beat a non-playoff team, which hasn’t been easy this year.
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Game 55: Habs @ Devils
The Canadiens head to New Jersey looking to finally grab a win.
The abilities that currently give Suzuki the edge over Kotkaniemi
Both similar players, it’s the details of the game that have Suzuki in the top six and Kotkaniemi in Laval.
Canadiens @ Devils: Game preview
Is the third time the charm for Montreal?
Links: The Hero They Needed
How the Kovalchuk gamble payed off, illness, call-ups, Ovechkin, the Battle of Alberta and more in today's links