Found December 20, 2011 on HabsAddict.com:
That was rough start to the season's longest road trip, wasn't it? Last night the Canadiens fell to the Bruins 3-2. Although the effort was there, turnovers absolutely killed the Habs. P.K Subban's less than slick between the legs pass and Travis Moen's inability to clear the zone proved costly. It is one thing to make mistakes. It is another thing to make mistakes because you refuse to...

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