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2020 Eastern Conference Quarter-finals Game 5: Montreal Canadiens @ Philadelphia Flyers
Montreal faces elimination for the first time this post-season.
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August 21, 2020
After Brendan Gallagher brought the Habs to the fight, they’ll have to bring the fight for him
The team won’t have the forward for the rest of their series vs. Philadelphia.
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August 21, 2020
Brett Kulak’s transition play is key to disarming the Flyers’ trap
One of the Canadiens’ best post-season performers can be a major factor in Game 6.
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August 20, 2020
Matt Niskanen suspended one game for cross-check on Brendan Gallagher
The sentence has been announced for the Flyers defenceman’s antics near the end of Game 5.
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August 20, 2020
*Updated* Brendan Gallagher sustained a broken jaw late in Game 5
The forward’s mouth was bloodied in a missed cross-check from Matt Niskanen in the final minutes.
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August 20, 2020
The Canadiens simply didn’t want to go home in a wild Game 5
Call it character, call it desperation, Montreal didn’t back down.
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August 20, 2020
Coming up clutch is what Nick Suzuki does
The centreman’s performance in Game 5 was reminiscent of his 2019 run with the Guelph Storm.
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August 20, 2020
Shea Weber showed some newfound poise on a chaotic night
The captain showed calmness and situational awareness to get the Canadiens out of trouble twice as the clock ticked down.
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August 20, 2020
Canadiens overcome officiating, adversity to stay alive
Questionable officiating, two leads blown, but the Canadiens refused to quit.
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August 20, 2020
Game 5 recap: Bloodbath
It was ugly, but the Canadiens live to fight at least one more night.
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August 19, 2020
TSM: Answering the Bell
Nick Suzuki continues the youth movement, and Gallagher and Armia get on the board as the Habs stave off elimination in a 5-3 win
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August 19, 2020
[Highlight] Nick Suzuki outwaits Carter Hart to put Montreal on top
He had one called back earlier, but this one counts.
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August 19, 2020
[Highlight] We finally have a Gally goal in the series
On hs 37th shot of the post-season, Brendan Gallagher has his first goal.
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August 19, 2020
[Highlight] Nick Suzuki pats Carter Hart on the head after Joel Armia’s second goal
Shortly after adding to the Habs’ post tally in the series, Armia potted his second of the evening.
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August 19, 2020
Jesperi Kotkaniemi gets a major for boarding and a game misconduct
The sophomore is out after a hit on Travis Sanheim.
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August 19, 2020
[Highlight] Joel Armia snaps the drought with a short-handed goal
Xavier Ouellet made an excellent pass off the end boards to set it up.
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August 19, 2020
Habs @ Flyers: Game 5 thread
The Habs need to find a way to score, and Brendan Gallagher will be their best bet.
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August 19, 2020
For the Canadiens, offence will come from staying disciplined
Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Nick Suzuki are leading the charge as the team looks for a goal, but patience will be key.
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August 19, 2020
The Canadiens have the speed and skill, now they need the will to win
Since 2018, Montreal plays a more attractive brand of hockey, but there is one thing lacking.
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August 19, 2020
Alain Vigneault is daring the Canadiens to have a Plan B
If the Habs are to get back into the series, they need to fundamentally change their mindset on the ice.
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August 19, 2020
Canadiens @ Flyers Round 1 Game 5: Preview
Nick Suzuki’s team faces elimination, and that’s when the rookie shines brightest.