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Game Preview by Sam Gerber |
Last game: MTL 4 COL 2
A relentless attack by the Habs put an end to the Avalanche win streak. The Canadiens forecheckers led the way including Max Pacioretty, Brendan Gallagher and Artturi Lehkonen. Jonathan Drouin bested former teammate Nathan MacKinnon, playing one of his best games of the season.
For a complete recap: Relentless Habs Take Down NHL’s Hottest Team
Players to watch
- Alex Galchenyuk
Galchenyuk is the most-talented Canadiens forward and has quietly been among the Habs top scorers for most of the season.
- Jonathan Drouin
After his first three point game of the year, Drouin will look to keep the offense going and show that he can be a consistent scorer for the Habs.
- Jordan Staal
Staal is one of the most dependable two-way centers in the NHL and never gives up on a play.
Keys to Victory
- Pressure the puck
The Canadiens need to keep their foot on the gas and have a solid repeat performance.
- Activate the defence
Activating the defence allows Montreal to support the inconsistent offensive attack.
- Be responsible in D-zone
The team needs to support each other in coverage to overmatch the opposition and to ensure that they aren’t giving up an odd man rush.
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Matchup by All Habs staff |
Bell Centre, Montreal, QC | January 25, 7:30 PM ET | TV: TSN2, RDS, FS-SE |
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2017-18 statistics
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HURRICANES |
CANADIENS |
50 (23rd) |
Points (rank) |
46 (25th) |
21-19-8 |
Record |
20-22-6 |
11-12-4 |
Away/Home |
12-9-5 |
3-6-1 |
Last 10 |
4-4-2 |
2.67 |
GF/G |
2.54 |
3.04 |
GA/G |
3.08 |
18.77 |
PP% |
19.3 |
77.6 |
PK% |
78.7 |
53.62 |
CF% |
51.27 |
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Projected forward lines, defense pairings and goaltenders |
Forwards |
Teravainen – Staal – Lindholm
McGinn -Rask – Williams
Skinner – Ryan – Stempniak
Nordstrom – Kruger – Di Giuseppe |
Pacioretty – Byron – Hudon
Lehkonen – Plekanec – Gallagher
Galchenyuk – Drouin – Deslauriers
De La Rose – Froese – L. Shaw |
Defensemen |
Slavin – Pesce
Fleury – Faulk
Hanifin – van Riemsdyk |
Alzner – Petry
Benn – Jerabek
Mete – Schlemko |
Out of the lineup |
Scratched: Jooris, Dahlbeck
Injured: Aho |
Scratched: Morrow, Carr
Injured: Weber, Hemsky, Danault, A. Shaw |
Goalies |
Cam Ward |
Carey Price |
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Record: 12-6-2
GAA: 2.76
Sv%: .907
SO: 1
Alternate: Scott Darling |
Record: 14-16-4
GAA: 2.93
Sv%: .908
SO: 1
Alternate: Antti Niemi |
What to Expect |
Prediction: Canadiens 3 Hurricanes 1
This season the Canadiens have been guilty of coming out flat after playing a great game. The Hurricanes aren’t one of the strongest teams in the NHL but the Habs can’t take them lightly. Montreal should come out with a lot of energy and will want to get the crowd into it early. |
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