Monday Habs Headlines: Jeff Petry makes his presence felt with a multi-goal season debut
Here are your daily links, including Petry’s return, Lehkonen’s first NHL goal and the much needed stability of Montoya
Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- Although happy to see the Habs with their fight back, Jeff Petry had mixed feelings about his season debut against the Ottawa Senators despite his two goals. [Montreal Gazette]
- Al Montoya is making some key saves and giving the Canadiens some much needed stability in Carey Price’s absence. [SN]
- Daniel Carr and Mikhail Sergachev meet with fans at the La Ronde Fan Event. /
Mikhail et Daniel rencontrent des partisans à l'événement du Fan Club @ La Ronde! / Mikhail & Daniel at the Fan Club event @larondesixflags pic.twitter.com/Ny4q4yZsuy
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) October 16, 2016
- Just two games into the season, Artturi Lehkonen scored his first NHL goal. [EOTP]
- GM Marc Bergevin provides insight on the Habs 2016-17 lineup, Nathan Beaulieu’s progress, and the importance of a healthy Carey Price. [NHL]
- Andrew Shaw’s nephew enjoyed his first NHL game, saying hello to his uncle during warm-ups. /
- Marie-Philip Poulin hit the 50 career goal and 100 career point mark! [Twitter]
- Taking a numerical look at Saturday night’s game against the Ottawa Senators. [NHL]/
Around the League and Elsewhere
- Everyone saw Toronto Maple Leafs rookie, Mitch Marner, score his first goal in front of his hometown crowd. Everyone, that is, except his mom. [NHL]
- Loui Eriksson scored during his debut with the Vancouver Canucks - on his own net. [SN]
- The Maimonides Medical Centre showed their support for the home team, the New York Islanders, before their home opener in the most adorable way possible./
Our newest Islanders fans at @MaimonidesMC are ready for their call up! #AllForIsles pic.twitter.com/fn7r4n3254
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) October 16, 2016
- The Winnipeg Jets are leaving Jacob Trouba in limbo after his trade demand and contract dispute. [Yahoo Sports]
- Another victim of the World Cup curse. Patrice Bergeron has missed each of the Boston Bruins first two games due to a lower-body injury but could be ready for action Monday night. [NHL] /