Montreal Canadiens Spotlight: Habs players WHC bound
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By James Stephan (@J_Habs)
Since the Montreal Canadiens disappointing playoff elimination by the Ottawa Senators, the Habs players have wasted no time by joining the fight for the gold medal at the World Hockey Championships.
Danny Kristo – Team USA 7gp, 1g-2a
Newly signed prospect Danny Kristo was part of the group of players...
Plekanec, Galchenyuk, Granlund Join World Championship Squads by Steven Ellis
With both the Montreal Canadiens and Minnesota Wild getting eliminated this week from the NHL playoffs, Alex Galchenyuk has joined Team USA, Tomas Plekanec is signed up with the Czech’s and Mikael Granlund will join Finland for the remaining games of the World Hockey Championships. Plekanec played in three junior international tournaments with the Czech [...]
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(5) How will Michel Therrien deploy the Tomas Plekanec line?
A lot of what Montreal is and isn't able to do hinges on the Tomas Plakenec line, and their ability to match-up against tough competition in defense-oriented minutes. He'll start the series with Michael Ryder and Brian Gionta on his wing, a trio of talented forwards...
NHL 14 Screenshot Released
Today, EA Sports released the first ever screenshot of NHL 14. What do you think? I don't see much of a difference from NHL 13. This Monday though, EA Sports will be releasing more details about the game and some of it's new features! I can't wait for that!From the EA Sports website: Today, we are proud to reveal the first screenshot for NHL®14, featuring Toronto Maple...
Hurricanes-Canadiens Preview
The Montreal Canadiens are back in control of the Northeast Division, while the Carolina Hurricanes are right back in the race for the Southeast title.
Montreal goes for a third straight win and first season sweep of the Carolina franchise Monday night.
After grabbing the division lead from Boston - and avoiding a third consecutive loss - with a 6-5 shootout victory over the Bruins...
Canadiens 3, Rangers 0
Michael Ryder and Tomas Plekanec scored in the first period and Carey Price made 34 saves and the Montreal Canadiens shut out the New York Rangers 3-0 on Saturday night.
Brendan Gallagher also scored while P.K. Subban had three assists for the Canadiens, who swept their three games with New York this season, outscoring the Rangers 9-1.
The Canadiens moved three points ahead of...
Quick Habs thoughts on a Wednesday night
The Habs continue to truck along, having gained yet another point in yesterday's OT 3-2 loss to Buffalo. A few quick thoughts:
The Bouillon signing is a great move. Marc Bergevin is clearly a chemistry guy, and believes in the leadership present in the room. Bouillon is a big part. Well done, M. Bergevin.
Jarred Tinordi belongs. I was at Saturday's game against New...
Devils Stumble Late, Fall to Canadiens
The Canadiens are so hot that there young players who are called up from the minors are even producing.
With the Devils attempting to clear the zone, Jarred Tinordi set up Tomas Plekanec with the redirect goal and giving the Canadiens the 2-1 lead late in the game.
"We make that play 20 times a game, and sometimes the puck doesn't want to go your way," said...
Todd Cordell: Devils Fall to Canadiens 2-1 + Should the Devils Target Drew Stafford?
The New Jersey Devils were back at it Saturday, but like Friday, they were unable to get in the win column. Colby Armstrong scored his first of the year, Tomas Plekanec scored the eventual winner mid-way through the 3rd and Carey Price came up huge as the Montreal Canadiens picked up a 2-1 win.
Game Notes
- Close doesn't cut it in professional sports, but I find it hard...
Habs down Devils to extend streak
Big defenseman Jarred Tinordi, in his NHL debut, set up Tomas Plekanec's tiebreaking goal in the third period, and the Montreal Canadiens extended their winning streak to five games with a 2-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night.
Plekanec deflected a shot by the 6-foot-6 son of former NHL defenseman Mark Tinordi past Johan Hedberg at 6:49 after the goalie made...
Canadiens 2, Devils 1
Big defenseman Jarred Tinordi, in his NHL debut, set up Tomas Plekanec's tiebreaking goal in the third period, and the Montreal Canadiens extended their winning streak to five games with a 2-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night.
Plekanec deflected a shot by the 6-foot-6 son of former NHL defenseman Mark Tinordi past Johan Hedberg at 6:49 after the goalie made...
Surprise Team So Far This Year
The Montreal Canadiens lead the East Conference with 32 points. They have a 14-9 record with four regulation tie points. This is a big step forward from last year's team who finished in last place in the East Conference.
Montreal is not your typical last place team. They only allowed 14 more goals than they scored in the season. Most last place teams do worse than that...
Canadiens 4, Bruins 3
David Desharnais scored the winner with his second goal of the game less than four minutes after Max Pacioretty tied it earlier in the third period, lifting the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-3 comeback win over the Boston Bruins in a matchup of the Eastern Conference's top teams Sunday night.
Tomas Plekanec also scored for the Canadiens, who jumped two points ahead of Boston for...
Sloppy First Period, Loss of Zdeno Chara Doom Bruins in Loss to Rival Canadiens (Video)
The Bruins and Canadiens gave fans everything they expect from one of hockey’s greatest rivalries Sunday night, with the Habs pulling out a 4-3 victory in a physical affair at TD Garden.
Boston fell behind early for the second straight night when Tomas Plekanec potted a power-play goal — the third extra-man tally allowed by the B’s in two game. The Bruins rallied to take a...
Bruins Lose To The Canadian 4-3
The Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadians met for the second time this season, however, unlike last time, Montreal would come away with the victory.
Montreal striked first as Tomas Plekanec got a a powerplay goal assisted by former Bruin Michael Ryder and Boston public enemy #1, P.K. Subban.
A minute later, Tyler Seguin evened the score board on a tap in from Patrice Bergeron.
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Hurricanes win streak snapped vs. Canadiens
MONTREAL (AP) -- Michel Therrien's lessons about finishing off games appear to be paying off for the Canadiens.
Tomas Plekanec and Max Pacioretty scored 18 seconds apart in the third period to seal Montreal's fourth straight win, a 3-0 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night.
Pacioretty added an assist and Brandon Prust also scored for Montreal in the third...
Video: Tomas Plekanec's breakaway attempt was pretty awful
Tomas Plekanec probably wishes you didn't see that. In on a breakaway against Tuukka Rask, Plekanec failed to get a shot off, instead mishandling the puck and sending it straight to the corner boards. As if wasting a scoring chance wasn't bad enough, the Montreal Canadiens were called for "Too many men on the ice" shortly after Plekanec's embarrassing misfire...
Video: Tomas Plekanec's breakaway attempt was pretty awful
Tomas Plekanec probably wishes you didn't see that. In on a breakaway against Tuukka Rask, Plekanec failed to get a shot off, instead mishandling the puck and sending it straight to the corner boards. As if wasting a scoring chance wasn't bad enough, the Montreal Canadiens were called for "Too many men on the ice" shortly after Plekanec's embarrassing misfire...
Senators snap Canadiens' win streak
Daniel Alfredsson scored his first goal of the season and the Ottawa Senators beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-1 on Wednesday night.
Jim O'Brien, Mika Zibanejad, Chris Phillips and Chris Neil also scored for the Senators, and Craig Anderson had 31 saves in his 300th career game.
Tomas Plekanec scored for Montreal, which had won four straight. Peter Budaj made 22 stops in his season...
Canadiens 4, Jets 3
Tomas Plekanec scored a tiebreaking goal on a power play at 5:31 of the third period to lift the Montreal Canadiens to their fourth straight win, 4-3 over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night.
Canadiens rookies Alex Galchenyuk and Brendan Gallagher each had two points in their first game since it was confirmed they would stay with the NHL club. Galagher scored for a second straight...
Canadiens extend win streak to four with victory over Jets
MONTREAL -- After bottoming out last season, the Montreal Canadiens appear to be determined to stay as far away from the Eastern Conference cellar as possible. Tomas Plekanec scored a power-play goal 5:31 into the third period and Montreal extended its winning streak to four games with a 4-3 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night. Rene Bourque scored on a power play in the...
Canadians dump Caps behind four-goal second period
WASHINGTON -- When the NHL lockout ended, many believed teams with first-year coaches would have the most difficult time getting out of the gates. On Thursday night in front of a restless crowd at Verizon Center, Michel Therrien's Montreal Canadiens looked like a team hitting its stride, while Adam Oates' Washington Capitals continued to stumble. Both coaches are in their...
Canadiens 4, Panthers 1
Andrei Markov scored two goals, his first in two seasons, and Alex Galchenyuk had the first of his NHL career to help the Montreal Canadiens beat the Florida Panthers 4-1 on Tuesday night.
Tomas Plekanec also scored for Montreal (1-1-0), while Rafael Diaz and Max Pacioretty each had two assists.
Tomas Kopecky scored for Florida (1-2-0), which was coming off a 4-0 loss in Ottawa...
Panthers concede 4 again, lose to Canadiens
MONTREAL (AP) -- Andrei Markov scored two goals, his first in two seasons, and Alex Galchenyuk had the first of his NHL career to help the Montreal Canadiens beat the Florida Panthers 4-1 on Tuesday night.
Tomas Plekanec also scored for Montreal (1-1-0), while Rafael Diaz and Max Pacioretty each had two assists.
Tomas Kopecky scored for Florida (1-2-0), which was coming off a 4...
Panthers at Canadiens game preview
Game time: 7:30 p.m. ETTV: FOX Sports Florida
After dropping their season opener, the Montreal Canadiens are hoping to bring a better effort Tuesday night.
The Florida Panthers are coming off a disappointing performance of their own.
Montreal tries to avoid losing its first two games for the first time in 11 seasons as it hosts a Florida club seeking a fifth consecutive win in this...
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