Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- As witnessed yet again in their loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, the Canadiens are too often sunk by their lack of discipline. [Journal de Montreal]
- Rookie goaltender Jacob Fowler readily admits he made a pretty costly mistake against the Flyers after misplaying the puck behind his own net. [TSN]
- With Mike Matheson out, Lane Hutson took on the heaviest workload against the Flyers and didn’t disappoint. [Journal de Montreal]
- Joe Veleno aims to show the Chicago Blackhawks “what they missed out on” tonight. [Montreal Gazette]
Around the league and elsewhere
- Think you could pass this NHL equipment quiz full of convoluted bizarro questions? [TSN]
- Leon Draisaitl made history Tuesday, becoming the first German-born player to record 1,000 NHL points. [NHL]
- Brady Tkachuk also made history this week after being high-sticked five games in a row. [Ottawa Senators]
- Once just an expansion team, the Washington Capitals have become a “model for success in the NHL.” [NHL]
- Flyers forward Tyson Foerster is expected to miss approximately five months after undergoing arm surgery. [Sportsnet]
- On his first full day as GM, Jarmo Kekäläinen sent a clear, on-point message about the Buffalo Sabres. [NHL]
- The Pittsburgh Penguins are poised for new ownership. [TSN]
- Edmonton Oilers’ David Tomasek is “trying not to get discouraged” as he watches his team from the press box. [Sportsnet]
