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

A Look Back

Christian Dvorak had a quiet return to Glendale and so did the Canadiens as the Coyotes made plays with ease. Montreal ended the game with a tighter grip on the 32nd spot in the standings. Rem Pitlick scored his first as a Hab and Ryan Poehling added his fifth goal of the season. afternoon.

Last game: MTL 2  ARI 5  F

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Players to Watch

• Jonathan Drouin
  With two assists against Arizona, Drouin joins Nick Suzuki as the Canadiens point leaders with just 19 points. Drouin is once again drastically underperforming his contract as the highest paid forward in the lineup, along with Josh Anderson.
• Nick Suzuki
  Suzuki’s selection to the NHL All-Star game was met with considerable opposition from hockey fans outside of Montreal. The young centre has struggled with just one goal in his last 10 games.
• Sam Montembeault
  It’s been a tough season for Montembeault who was claimed off waivers from Florida on October 2nd. The 25-year-old has registered just one win in 14 appearances for the Canadiens this season.

Keys to Victory

• Play with purpose
  It may be a difficult season without the possibility of playoffs but as several players have articulated, they must play hard because it is their job. They have a duty to provide their best effort.
• Clean up mistakes
  The Canadiens have been playing atrocious hockey in their own zone. They can’t outscore their opponents so must do much better at preventing goals against.
• Play a simple game
  Playing Dominique Ducharme’s system has been confusing and unworkable. Given that the team looks to be stuck with an inexperienced coach until the end of the season it is important for Ducharme to simplify his system.

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• “We want to win every game, and that’s what we tried [Monday]. It didn’t work.”

Bottom Line