by Amy Johnson, Video Editor/Producer, All Habs Hockey Magazine
MONTREAL, QC – Need to get caught up on Habs highlights? Want to relive the memorable moments of the past week?
Then All Habs Rewind is for you.
Every Sunday watch the most unforgettable goals, saves, hits by your Montreal Canadiens compiled by our video production team! Then tell us which one you liked most in the comments section below.
The Bell Centre was jam-packed and louder than ever as the Montreal Canadiens took to their home ice for the first time in this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs. After a moving opening ceremony the Habs got down to business pretty quickly, with Rene Bourque lighting the lamp just 11 seconds after the opening puck drop. Having won the previous two games, Montreal kept their lineup the same, but Jon Cooper, head coach of the Lightning, made plenty of changes in an attempt to find the right formula to beat the Habs. It wouldn’t be enough, however, as Brendan Gallagher and Tomas Plekanec both scored in the second and third periods, respectively, to give their team the win once again. Final score: Canadiens, 3-2. (Read our full recap here: Habs Move One Step Closer)
On Tuesday night the city of Montreal and Habs fans worldwide were ready to celebrate, and the Canadiens gave them plenty of reasons to do just that. The first period began with another quick goal, this one by Danny Briere a little over two minutes into the frame. Lars Eller put another one past Anders Lindback before the first 20 minutes were up. Ondrej Palat brought the Lightning closer with a short-handed goal in the second period, but Gallagher potted one to put the Habs back in the lead. Lindback was pulled and Kristers Gudlevskis took his place guarding the Tampa net. The Lightning went on to tie things up but, with a late Tampa penalty, the Habs’ struggling power play finally came through as Max Pacioretty scored the series winner. Final score: Canadiens, 4-3. (Read our full recap here: An Unexpected Sweep)
With their four-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Canadiens (and their fans) now patiently wait to find out when the Round 2 series against the Boston Bruins will begin. Until then, we’ve got plenty of content to keep you busy reading about your favourite team! In case you missed them, here are a few news items published earlier this week:
Habs Recall 10 Players from Hamilton Bulldogs
Habs Sign Forwards Connor Crisp and Daniel Carr to Contracts
All Habs Three Weekly Stars
1st Star: Carey Price
The success of the Canadiens starts and finishes with Carey Price. With outstanding performances in both homes games, Price led his team to two wins.
2nd Star: Brendan Gallagher
Brendan Gallagher had two goals and an assist during the week.
3rd Star: P.K. Subban
P.K. Subban had three assists in the final two games of the Lightning series.
Who was your favourite player this week?