Monday Habs Headlines: Carey Price and Jaroslav Halak to face off in World Cup Final
Two goalies who used to play together will face off in the World Cup final, Canadiens hopefuls show off their skills, and more.
Montreal Canadiens News and Notes
- Habs fans will tune into the World Cup final with interest, as it once again sets the stage for a Carey Price vs. Jaroslav Halak faceoff, with both playing exceptional hockey. [Puck Daddy]
- Mike Condon has put in a hard summer’s work as he will likely battle for the backup spot behind Carey Price. He looked good in a team scrimmage, showing signs the training has improved his game. [Montreal Gazette]
- Alexander Radulov showed off some of his one-on-one talent, watch as he undresses Charlie Lindgren. [Twitter]
Radulov fools Lindgren with a sweet move pic.twitter.com/0m9cQaI3YU
— Marc Dumont (@MarcPDumont) September 25, 2016
- Eric Engels reports possible good news on the horizon for injured prospect Mikhail Sergachev. [Twitter]
#habs Mikhail Sergachev will participate in prac Monday, but won't appear in first two preseason games Mon and Tues. Thursday a possibility.
— Eric Engels (@EricEngels) September 25, 2016
- After the Winnipeg Jets’ Jacob Trouba requested a trade, speculation once again swirled around the possibility of Marc Bergevin trying to land an upgrade on Nathan Beaulieu. [TVA Sports]
- Michael Pezzetta will likely face severe disciplinary action after a dirty, late, high hit in an OHL game on Sunday. [Twitter]
- Andrew Shaw had a good time at the Bell, despite a small mishap. [Twitter]
Had a great time playing at The Bell Center Infront of all the Canadiens fans today! Even tho I scored on my own net
— Andrew Shaw (@shawz15er) September 25, 2016
- Michel Therrien gave his congrats to Julie Petry, who organized a group of runners for the Montreal Marathon. [Twitter]/
Therrien ended presser congratulating Julie Petry (Jeffs wife) for organizing the group of wives who ran today's 1/2 marathon. Raised 26000$
— Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) September 25, 2016
Around the League and Elsewhere
- Team Europe upsets Sweden, sets date with Canada for World Cup final. [The Score]
- Crosby and Marchand dominating the World Cup. [NBC Sports]
- Another chapter closes in the Crosby-Ovechkin rivalry, and once again Sid is winning. [CBC]
- Remembering Jose Fernandez’ first NHL game. [The Score]
- David Perron is back to where it all started, and it feels like he never left. [NHL]
- Gordie Howe was honoured as his ashes were interred in Saskatoon. [NHL]
- Las Vegas is already actively seeking an AHL affiliate. [The Score]
- Ben Scrivens has recorded his first KHL shutout. [Twitter]
Congrats to @ben_scrivens on his first ever #KHL shutout.
— Aivis Kalniņš (@A_Kalnins) September 25, 2016