The Habs wrapped up their 2021-22 season last month with a couple of victories following a tough losing streak. Despite their overall struggles, there were some solid individual performances that helped them earn enough votes to be in the three stars.
On Monday, the NHL revealed the three finalists for the Bill Masterton Trophy. Canadiens goaltender Carey Price was among the group that will have a chance to win the award.
Laval went into Saturday’s matinee matchup against Syracuse with a chance to win the best-of-five series. However, some missed opportunities early proved costly as the Crunch forced a deciding game with a 3-0 victory.
The 2022 World Hockey Championships have come to an end. Despite missing the playoffs, the Habs didn’t have much representation in the tournament but here is how each of their participants performed.
After a split to start the series, Laval was looking to get within a game of clinching their first-round matchup as they hosted Syracuse on Thursday. They had a solid defensive showing throughout the game and potted a pair of power play goals which were the difference in a 4-1 win.
The month of April is typically one where prospects begin their playoffs but that wasn’t the case for many this season and several prospects from the Canadiens had strong finishes to their seasons, earning them a place in our three stars.
After a frustrating season that saw them finish dead last, the Habs anxiously waited on Tuesday to see if they’d hold onto the top pick in the Draft Lottery. They were able to do so and will have the number one selection on July 7th.
Effective this season are two changes to the NHL Draft Lottery rules that place some limitations on teams moving up. Fortunately for the Habs, those rules shouldn’t hurt them in Tuesday’s festivities.
Who were the top performers for the Habs in April? Make your selections for Montreal’s three stars of the month.
A little more than a month ago, Canadiens prospect Ty Smilanic entered the NCAA’s transfer portal. It appears he has found his new school as multiple reports have him joining Wisconsin for next season.