GAME DAY | Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins: Preview, TV, Start Time, Statistical Match-up, Projected Lines, Starting Goalies, Keys to Victory, Habs Tickets

Game Preview by Sam Gerber

Last game : MTL 1 DAL 4 F It was a penalty-filled game where the Habs went 0 for 5 on the power-play and only registered five shots. The Stars scored two power-play goals and one with penalty shot. The Habs can play a lot better and had an off night something they can’t afford to have if they want to reach the post season.

For a complete game recap: Habs Miss An Opportunity

Players to watch

Jeff Petry
Petry was visible upset after the teams power-play struggles last game and you can understand his frustration Expect a bounce back performance from him.
Ryan Poehling
Poehling will make his season debut for the Canadiens. He will add size and strength up the middle.
Jonathan Drouin
Drouin has been a liability defensively in the past few games. Drouin disappeared in games against playoff teams last season. It will be a test for him tonight.

Keys to Victory

Execute on the power-play
The Habs have practiced the power-play this week. The power-play has been on the downturn the past five games reminding fans of last year’s mess.
Close out periods
The Habs continue to give up late goals to end periods. It’s time they start being more aggressive and have possession in the final minutes of the period.
Get under their skin
The Habs have to get the Bruins best players off their game. Their first line alone is dominating the NHL and the Habs can’t afford to go toe to toe with them.

Statistical Matchup by All Habs
Bell Centre, Montreal, QC \| November 5, 7:30 PM ET \| TV: TSN, RDS, NBCSN
	2019-20 statistics
BRUINS	2019-20 statistics	CANADIENS
24 (2nd)	Points (rank)	16 (18th)
11-1-2	Record	7-5-2
4-1-1	Away/Home	3-3-0
8-0-2	Last 10	6-4-0
3.71	GF/G	3.57
2.14	GA/G	3.14
30.6	PP%	20.8
86.0	PK%	69.8
52.05	CF%	52.07

Pre-game quotes
Claude Julien “It’s going to be a big challenge for us tonight. They are three guys who know each other well, who have played together for several years and are able to find each other everywhere on the rink.”
Projected forward lines, defense pairings and goaltenders by All Habs
Forwards
Marchand – Bergeron – Pastrnak DeBrusk – Krejci – Heinen Bjork – Coyle – Ritchie Senshyn – Kuraly – Wagner	Tatar – Danault – Gallagher Drouin – Domi – Armia Lehkonen – Poehling – Byron Cousins – Thompson – Suzuki
Defensemen
Chara – McAvoy Krug – Carlo Grzelcyk – Clifton	Mete – Weber Chiarot – Petry Reilly – Fleury
Out of the lineup
Scratched: Kampfer, Hughes Injured: Nordstrom, Kuhlman, Miller, Blidh, Moore, Lindholm, Backes	Scratched: Kulak, Folin, Weal Injured: Kotkaniemi
Goalies
Tuukka Rask	Carey Price

Record: 7-0-1 GAA: – 1.48 Sv%: – .949 SO: 2 Alternate: Jaroslav Halak	Record: 6-4-1 GAA: – 2.63 Sv%: – .915 SO: 1 Alternate: Keith Kinkaid

What to Expect by Sam Gerber

The Habs had a successful road trip earning four out of a possible six points. A disappointing end to the trip should give the Habs a lot of motivation to make up for some missed points. The Bruins have been cruising through the league so far this season, losing only one game in regulation and have been scoring at will. They will be playing a back to back so the Habs should be ready to go.

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GAME DAY | Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins: Preview, TV, Start Time, Statistical Match-up, Projected Lines, Starting Goalies, Keys to Victory, Habs Tickets

2019-20 statistics