With five straight victories for the first time this season, the Montreal Canadiens faced a difficult challenge for number six. It’s practically their archnemesis in the Tampa Bay Lightning. Whenever everything seems to be going right, the Lightning bring the kryptonite. It always seems to get away from the Canadiens when they play Tampa. Not … Read more
It’s the home stretch with the Montreal Canadiens on pace for 102-points, but not even close to secure for a playoff spot. The Columbus Blue Jackets came to town showing why they are one of the hottest teams in the league under Rick Bowness. The Blue Jackets had control for two periods, but the Canadiens … Read more
The Carolina Hurricanes and the Montreal Canadiens might be a playoff preview. If the Canadiens finish fourth in the Atlantic Division, they could cross over to the Metropolitan Division side of the playoffs. It’s not a bad matchup for the Canadiens. They are more likely to have difficulty with the more physical teams like Tampa … Read more
The Montreal Canadiens had what was billed as a battle for first place against the Detroit Red Wings in January. The Canadiens were dominated at the Bell Centre, losing 4-0. Since then, both clubs have settled lower in the standings, yet both are still having outstanding seasons. The Canadiens looked for revenge in Detroit, but … Read more
The Montreal Canadiens are on pace for a 102-point season, but after back-to back losses on the weekend, it almost felt like it was slipping away. They needed a result against the Boston Bruins at the Bell Centre, and they got it in thrilling fashion with a 3-2 overtime win. Wilde Horses Cole Caufield has … Read more
Brendan Gallagher was a healthy scratch on Saturday night for the first time in his career. Head coach Martin St. Louis said it was a difficult decision to sit Gallagher for the contest against the San Jose Sharks. Alexandre Texier drew in after an impressive game in Ottawa on Wednesday. St. Louis is a student … Read more
The Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs seem to have their roles reversed this season. It was the Leafs for whom great things were predicted. It was the Canadiens who were supposed to run out of luck after a fluke playoff appearance last season. Toronto is putting the finishing touches on its worst season since … Read more
It was a difficult journey through California again for the Montreal Canadiens. They managed only an overtime loss in their first two games, and in the final contest, they were soundly outplayed in Los Angeles. However, they got an outstanding performance from Jakub Dobes to stay in the contest early, and absolutely stole it with … Read more
The Montreal Canadiens made stop two of a three-game road trip through California Friday. Stop one went poorly with a 7-5 loss in San Jose. The Canadiens wanted to play a lot tighter hockey against the Ducks in Anaheim, but they struggled terribly on defence, losing again in a 6-5 in a shootout. Wilde Horses … Read more
The Montreal Canadiens are California dreaming this week — three stops in Los Angeles, Anaheim and starting Tuesday night in San Jose. The first game of the trip was a nightmare defensively as the Sharks were able to create plenty of space on offence to outscore Montreal 7-5. Wilde Horses Two rookies provided excitement on … Read more