GAME DAY | Canadiens – Coyotes: Preview, Prediction, Lines, Goalies, TV

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Game Preview by Sam Gerber
Last game: MTL 0  COL  2  

The Habs had another 40-plus shot performance but did not create enough dangerous scoring chances. Going 0-for-4 on the power-play also hurt their chances, particularly with just one shot on goal during a lengthy 5-on-3 opportunity.

For a complete recap: Habs Can Shoot, Can’t Finish

Players to watch

  • Max Domi
    Domi has been mentioned in trade speculation ahead of the deadline. He would be a great addition to any team, playing a fast-paced game and having the skill to make plays on the rush.
  • Alex Galchenyuk
    Galchenyuk couldn’t buy a goal last night but was all over the ice. The Habs have to be happy with what they’re seeing from him lately.
  • Jeff Petry
    Petry has played great in Shea Weber’s absence but could use a break. The increase in ice time may be taking its toll.

Keys to Victory

  • Out work your opponent
    The Canadiens have speed and skill but also need the effort to win this game.
  • Score with the man advantage 
    Montreal must run a less predictable power-play to be successful.
  • Make better decisions
    Getting A-level shots have been a problem all season. Shot selection is an issue.
Matchup by All Habs staff
Gila River Arena, Glendale, AZ | February 15, 9:00 PM ET | TV: TSN2, RDS, FS-A

2017-18 statistics
COYOTES CANADIENS
40 (31st) Points (rank) 51 (26th)
15-32-10 Record 22-27-7
7-16-4 Home/Away 8-17-1
5-4-1 Last 10 3-6-1
2.39 GF/G 2.54
3.33 GA/G 3.05
17.2 PP% 20.9
79.5 PK% 78.5
 47.72  CF%  51.02
eSAT Analytics by Mathieu Chagnon
 
Projected forward lines, defense pairings and goaltenders
Forwards
Perlini – Stepan – Keller
Rinaldo – Domi – Rieder
Archibald – Dvorak – Fischer
Martinook – Richardson – Cousins		 Pacioretty – Hudon – Lehkonen
Byron – Plekanec – Gallagher
Galchenyuk – Drouin – Scherbak
Carr – De La Rose – L. Shaw
Defensemen
Ekman-Larsson – Demers
Chychrun – Hjalmarsson
Connauton – Goligoski		 Alzner – Petry
Morrow – Benn
Mete – Schlemko
Out of the lineup
Scratched: Hamilton, Schenn, Panik
Injured: none
 Scratched: Jerabek, Deslauriers, Froese
Injured: Weber, Hemsky, Danault, A. Shaw
Goalies
Antti Raanta Carey Price
Record: 10-14-6
GAA: 2.55
Sv%: .919
SO: 0
Alternate: Scott Wedgewood		 Record: 15-20-5
GAA: 2.91
Sv%: .907
SO: 1
Alternate: Antti Niemi
 What to Expect
Prediction: Canadiens 4  Coyotes 1

The Canadiens have lost three in a row but should have an easier match-up vs. the Coyotes. Taking them lightly would be a mistake. Possession is the first step, finishing their chances will be key for the Habs.
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