Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Zachary Bolduc says that the flip side of the Canadiens’ top line not scoring at five-on-five is that they’re keeping the top players on the other team occupied to allow those like him to contribute offensively. [La Presse]
- As if Jakub Dobeš playing a solid game in net wasn’t enough, he’s also become a bit of a pest for other teams. [Journal de Montreal]
- See Dobeš soaking in the Bell Centre atmosphere during his on-ice interview after last night’s win. [Journal de Montreal]
- The players believe they weren’t prepared to play a more open style in Game 1 of the series, but quickly figured out how to perform in this completely different situation than last series. [TVA Sports]
- Alexandre Texier explains that the Canadiens put each result behind them and worry about the process instead, and that’s why they haven’t had any losing streaks. [TVA Sports]
- Juraj Slafkovský spoke about his wide-eyed reaction to the disallowed goal becoming a meme. [Journal de Montreal]
- The offensive styles of the Canadiens and Sabres may be similar, but Montreal has a lead in the series thanks to superior defence and goaltending. [Sportsnet]
- Tage Thompson admitted that the Bell Centre atmosphere got to the Sabres last night. “Their arena was on fire. It kind of deflates you.” [Journal de Montreal]
- “They played better than us. They’re such a dangerous team,” Alex Lyon said after the game. [Journal de Montreal]
- Photos from inside and outside the Bell Centre from Game 3. [Montreal Gazette]
Around the league and elsewhere
- The Anaheim Ducks evened their series with the Vegas Golden Knights with a 4-3 win. [NHL.com]
- Will the Colorado Avalanche make a goalie switch for tonight’s Game 4 versus the Minnesota Wild? [NHL.com]
- What should the Toronto Maple Leafs do with the first-overall pick? [Sportsnet]
- Macklin Celebrini has been named captain of Canada’s World Championship team. [Sportsnet]
