Top Six Minutes
For our new readers and members, the Top Six Minutes is a continuation of the discussion in the game thread. We try to keep it light and entertaining. Full recaps are up the morning after every game.
TSM: There’s a new sherRaf in town
Harvey-Pinard behind everything in a very entertaining tank game.
TSM: Owned in Ottawa
The night started off promising... then the next 40 minutes happened.
TSM: We down with RHP yet?
Fun game, good long-term result!
TSM: Habs go toe-to-toe with the best team in the league
It wasn’t a win but that went way better than expected.
TSM: Rocketing past Toronto
The Canadiens get major performances from recent minor-leaguers to complete the comeback on home ice.
TSM: The no good, very bad, very dumb edition
You could charitably call this a game of hockey I suppose.
TSM: Second-period power up
Another team effort for the win (and our Barron wins the Best Barron Brother Battle)
TSM: Montembeault shines at MSG
The goaltenders took the spotlight on Sunday afternoon.
TSM: Stranded on the Island
Montreal bounced back the wrong way and lost to an Islanders team with an identity crisis.
TSM: Triple Low Five magic
A full-effort fun for the win.
Canadiens vs. Kraken Top Six Minutes: Seat down, be humble
The Habs get another hockey lesson, this time by the league’s newest franchise.
TSM: Roller-coaster ride
Montreal and St. Louis combined for nine goals at the Bell Centre.
TSM: A lifeless loss
Remember when losses were expected but at least it was entertaining?
TSM: Habs get mauled in Tennessee
The Canadiens give up another boatload of goals in the road trip’s finale.
TSM: Bring on 2023
Well, that was a less-than-ideal way to end the year.
TSM: A Bark from a Panther? Yes, indeed.
Barkov’s return is too much for Montreal to handle.
TSM: Lightning strikes
Can we have the Caufield-Suzuki-Dach line back?
TSM: An Airing of Grievances
Well, at least it’s Christmas weekend now!
TSM: A 20-minute effort
Montreal plays very well in the first but can’t maintain it in an overtime loss.
TSM: Montembeault steals two points in Arizona
It wasn’t pretty but it’s two points for the Habs!
TSM: Struck by the penalties
Quite an even game ended in a big Canadiens loss due to poor execution and an efficient opponent.
TSM: An unacceptable mess
Out of all the games the Habs played this year, this was one of them for sure.
TSM: Second-period implosion
One bad period was bookended by two good ones.
TSM: Chaos at the Bell Centre edition
Hits, fights, shootouts and more!
TSM: Habs can’t slay Kings
Probably because of those damn reverse retro jerseys.
TSM: Cracking the Kraken
Meanwhile, Shane Wright scored his first ever NHL goal, because of course he did.
TSM: Let’s never speak of this game again
It was great, it was bad, and it was even worse!
TSM: Plagued by penalties
It was an entertaining evening but those dumb penalties were a killer.
TSM: All Out Allen
Montreal played the Reverse Uno card, shooting less and scoring more, compared to Tuesday versus San Jose.
TSM: Bitten by Sharks
Shots were pretty close. As were penalties. Too bad the score wasn’t.
TSM: Dach Friday
The former Blackhawk gets the game-winning goal in the shootout.
Canadiens @ Blue Bombehh... Jackets Top Six Minutes: Breaking the curse of Columbus
Strong effort by Montembeault as Habs beat the Jackets for the first time in over three years.