For the fourth time this season the Canadiens and Panthers will battle for two crucial points the eastern conference playoff race. Entering this game both Florida and Montreal are soaring high after wins against Tampa Bay and the Islanders respectfully.
Well it appears the Canadiens will begin their post Olympic schedule with all six of their Olympians in uniform.
The Canadiens earned a point last night in a shootout loss to the Atlanta Thrashers. That point secured the Canadiens into sole possession of the eighth and final playoff spot in the eastern conference heading into the Olympic break.
The Canadiens exacted a little revenge last night at the HSBC centre in Buffalo a place where the Habs have struggled in recent visits.
For the third consecutive game between the Canadiens and the Sabres, the Sabres scored two power play goals en route to marginal victories.
Tonight’s Canadiens game features two of the NHL hottest net minders, Ryan Miller the NHL’s defensive player of the week has won his last five starts boasting an impressive .933 save percentage and a 1.98 GAA in those five games
The Canadiens played what could have been their best 60 minute performance of the 2005 2006 season Sunday afternoon
The Canadiens lost for the sixth time in eight games and lost their eighteenth of their last twenty-one.
Boston and Montreal came out of the gates in completely alternate fashions, and continue to do so.
With Montreal seemingly on the cusp of regaining their early season play they have a difficult chore this evening at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta.