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Saturday Habs Headlines: 4-Nations Takeaways

What the Canadiens can learn from Team Canada, Canada’s big players came up clutch, the intersection of sports and politics, and more in today’s links.

Team Canada forward Connor McDavid (97) celebrates his goal with his line mates during the first period in a 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey game against Team Finland at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Montreal Canadiens News and Notes

  • Martin St-Louis wants the Habs to learn from Team Canada’s risk assessment abilities. [TVA Sports | Radio-Canada]
  • St-Louis knows what it’s like to be where Sam Montembeault was. [TVA Sports]
  • Montembeault gets the nod for Montreal’s first game back from the tournament. [Montreal Gazette]

Around the League and Elsewhere

  • Zach Hyman was not at all surprised that Connor McDavid pulled through for Canada. [Sportsnet]
  • Jordan Binnington’s teammates knew that there was no way he wasn’t going to put up a big game. [NHL]
  • The Leafs hope that Mitch Marner’s big moment for Canada translates to more of those for the Leafs. [TSN | NHL]
  • Team Canada delivered, not just for themselves, but for their country in a way that was bigger than just sports. [Sportsnet | Sportsnet | Montreal Gazette | CBC]
  • Sidney Crosby is by no means done, but when it’s time for him to hang up the skates, he’ll be passing the torch to more than capable hands. [TVA Sports]
  • The 4 Nations Face-Off is the start of something new. [NHL]
  • The Capitals are excited to get going again. [NHL]
  • Victoriaville continues to expand its efforts to make hockey accessible to more of its inhabitants. [Radio-Canada]
  • The NCAA’s decision to allow CHL players will have a far-reaching impact. [Montreal Gazette]

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