Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- In a shortened season, the Canadiens can’t afford to sit back and wait for the coaching staff to figure things out. [The Hockey Writers]
- The advantages and disadvantages of playing without fans at the Bell Centre. [Montreal Gazette]
- The Canadiens need to be more disciplined because their special teams aren’t that special… or maybe it’s those blue jerseys. [Montreal Gazette]
- The mental decisions made on the ice during Saturday’s matchup against the Maple Leafs are what cost the Canadiens the game. [Sportsnet]
- Andrew Zadarnowski discusses the Habs’ coaching staff and the Laval Rocket’s season so far. [TSN 690]/
Around the League and Elsewhere
- Connor McDavid continues to blow minds after another five-point night and a no-look shot that went right through Jacob Markstrom’s legs. [Sportsnet]
- This may be Alex Galchenyuk’s last chance to prove himself with his latest team. [Sportsnet]
- Los Angeles Kings defenseman Austin Strand has been fined for cross-checking Arizona Coyotes forward Conor Garland during Saturday’s game. [NHL]
- Take on Gritty in a snowball fight at your own risk/
I don’t start fights, I end them. pic.twitter.com/iymgUQeZHP
— Gritty (@GrittyNHL) February 21, 2021
