Canadiens vs. Avalanche Top Six Minutes: Clobbered in Colorado

For our new readers and members, the Top Six Minutes is a continuation of the discussion in the game thread. We try to keep it light and entertaining. Full recaps are up the morning after every game.

The Canadiens played two back-to-back games this past weekend, but it already feels like forever ago. I miss these guys.

Alex Galchenyuk is back at centre, in case you hadn’t heard.

Let’s go.

Pregame:

• When GameCentre logs me out is my favourite.
• Anthems: Good pitch, weird inflection./

First period:

• Well, that went downhill fast.
• The Avalanche came out PUMPED
• Oh, goodness gracious. 2-0 already. Two and a half minutes in!
• I sometimes wonder if the master plan involves finishing SECOND in the division. Not gonna lie that I secretly wish they would.
• So, like five minutes have gone by without a Colorado goal!
• Oooh, nice chance there for Lehkonen.
• Power play, because you can’t hang on to jerseys like that. Nice catch.
• A Shea Weber slapshot would make me feel a whole lot better.
• Lehkonen with the best chance, again.
• That one could have been a whole lot better.
• Wow, I forgot how completely crazy Jarome Iginla got after that hit by Emelin last time these two met.
• Gah! Pacioretty nearly had that one! (Beauty pass by Beaulieu)
• Okay, the Habs appear to have caught their stride. Right in time for intermission!/

Second period:

• Why is everything day-glo? My eyes hurt.
• OK - NOW they’re pouring it on.
• Five minutes in, the Habs have had some great chances - still nada.
• Nice work by Emelin and Weber on that MacKinnon breakaway.
• Pickard’s movements are kind of jerky. It looks like he’s saying, “oh my god, oh my god!”
• Liv Price forever!
• Galchenyuk with some nifty moves - still nada.
• Third goal on Carey Price. Assist Barberio. 3-0 now.
• Good news! The Canadiens get another power play.
• It didn’t look bad, but - still nada.
• Another power play! Should I still be getting excited about getting these?
• Guess not./

Third period:

• I’m going to let you in on a little secret: the Habs will win this game.
• Plekanec with a nice chance early - still nada.
• Unfortunate giveaway by Nesterov, leads to a penalty preventing the breakaway.
• Son: Oh, his beard is so yellow! THANKS SPORTSNET
• Ridiculous call on Plekanec.
• Five on three time.
• The Colorado Avalanche have a hat trick, ladies and gentlemen.
• Oh, and better news, another assist for Barberio!
• Ten minutes left to score four goals.
• The Captain is getting chippy.
• At least Matt Duchene hasn’t scored though, eh?
• Another Habs power play. Just reporting the facts.
• I don’t like the words “blowing a tire” used in a Colorado game. Juuuuust because.
• A Colorado player made the terrible decision of blocking a Shea Weber shot.
• Brave, or dumb - not sure.
• I don’t get it - the power play had been so good.
• What’s with the Pac Man sounds? They’re almost rude.
• In that game against Tampa this season, I believe after the game Therrien said there were, “no positives.” I’m searching for one tonight.
• I know! When the broadcast showed pictures of Carey Price and his daughter.
• 4:22 left. Willing to admit that they’re probably not getting four goals now.
• That’s it.
• Do your best to enjoy your evenings, folks. Colorado wins 4-0. /

EOTP 3 Stars

Third star: He almost scored, anyway. Speaking of which...

Second star

First star: Hopefully Groundhog Day didn’t reset a whole year

Habs Highlight of the Night

Summary of the Habs game: pic.twitter.com/nW3Ti47B0I

— Marc Dumont (@MarcPDumont) February 8, 2017