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This is it, the 82nd game of the year, the last one before the playoffs. The Canadiens have booked a date with the New York Rangers, but before the post-season starts, the Habs roll into Detroit, Montreal’s final game at Joe Louis Arena.
Pre-Game
- We get to see the Sarge tonight!
- That might be the bright spot in a hilariously underwhelming roster that Montreal is sending onto the ice.
- Also glad to see Lindgren getting another start, the kid is alright.
- Lots of buzz about Galchenyuk’s spot, but really, no judgement should be brought on tonight’s lineup, I shall wait to see our playoff lines.
- Let’s hurry up and start so this game can be over with, already./
First Period
- Lots of youth in Detroit’s lineup also – this should be… interesting.
- Lindgren making a nice early stop, I like.
- Chucky with a nice drive, maybe don’t give other teams (read: Chris Kreider) ideas about crashing into goalies, though.
- Better energy than expected from Montreal so far…
- Pressure by Detroit, but Montreal clears it.
- No they don’t.
- There it is, Nielsen scores off a broken play, but what a sweet backhand that was.
- Cute, Robbie Russo tried to hit Michael McCarron. Truly adorable.
- Huge stretch save by Lindgren, Price-esque, even.
- 1-0 Detroit after twenty. The Leafs game has been pretty good, but don’t tell anyone. /
Second Period
- An Artturi Lehkonen video montage is a good video montage.
- Seriously, what’s not to love about the Super Finn? He’s got a hot hand of late, hopefully to be continued.
- Bob Cole getting excited is pretty fun.
- Way hey, the Habs have tied the game! Great shot by Beaulieu, awesome double screen by Danault and of course, Gallagher.
- …nothing is happening…
- Nice fourth line shift by Big Mac and the Shakes.
- A thing happened! It was a Red Wings goal, but it sure as heck happened. Nice one-timer by Larkin.
- That got both teams skating, the speed just went up tenfold.
- Super Finn! L’Arttiste ties it back up at deuces.
- That’s how it ends after the second./
Third Period
- Alright, we’re in this and even though prior to the game I didn’t really care what the outcome would be, now I really want to win this game.
- Cheeky attempt by Byron on the two-on-one, but no cigar.
- Lernout looked shaken, but not stirred. Can’t really afford to lose more defencemen.
- Um… somehow, Lindgren kept the puck out there, really no idea how it happened.
- Nevermind, that was Nate the Great rescuing a sure goal.
- Honestly I’m really enjoying Beaulieu’s game tonight, he’s showing confidence at both ends of the ice.
- Lindgren hits the post hard, but looks fine.
- Gallagher blasts one over the net. Hell of a shot, though.
- Regular season not quite long enough, we need overtime to settle this./
Overtime (A.K.A. “Extra Fun”)
- Sigh, the octopus on the ice routine. At this point, I don’t find it special.
- Chances at both ends, each goalie comes away unscathed.
- There it is, ladies and gentlemen, the Habs win 3-2!
- Galchenyuk makes a statement of his own./
Bring on the playoffs, baby!
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Habs Highlight of the Night
Lehkonen reaches 18 (!!) on the year.
