Penguins Playoffs Post-Mortem: Price, Defense & Lingering Questions Nick Horwat | August 8, 2020 It had been five months since the Pittsburgh Penguins played a meaningful game of hockey, and after just one week, they have to wait another few months until they play…
3 Keys to Canadiens’ Qualifying Series Win – Defence, Youth & Price Trege Wilson | August 8, 2020 The Montreal Canadiens did the unthinkable when they beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1 in their best-of-five qualifying series. They won Game 4, 2-0, to clinch their spot in the playoff…
Montreal Canadiens Season Officially a Success with Playoff Berth Ryan Szporer | August 8, 2020 The end justifies the means. It doesn’t matter how the Montreal Canadiens got it done, but they officially accomplished what they set out to do at the onset of this…
Montreal Canadiens Have No Choice but to Re-Sign Petry Ryan Szporer | August 5, 2020 Two things have been made perfectly clear in each of the Montreal Canadiens’ two postseason games against the Pittsburgh Penguins. First, when well-rested, goalie Carey Price can still impact outcomes…
3 Takeaways From Canadiens’ Game 2 Loss to the Penguins Trege Wilson | August 4, 2020 After a stunning overtime win in Game 1, the Montreal Canadiens needed to be ready to hold off a determined Pittsburgh Penguins team in Game 2. The Canadiens, however, were…
3 Takeaways From Canadiens’ Game One Win Over Penguins Melissa Boyd | August 2, 2020 The Montreal Canadiens made sure their first playoff game in three years was a memorable one. A brilliant performance from Carey Price, two big goals from a pair of 20-year-olds…
Canadiens Need Price to Exorcise Playoff Demons Ryan Szporer | August 1, 2020 Compared to his regular-season success, Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price’s playoff record remains relatively spotty. That’s saying a lot. Yes, Price did capture the 2015 Hart Memorial and Vezina trophies…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Canadiens, Oilers, Senators, COVID Tests… Jim Parsons | July 28, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is good news on the testing front for the NHL as play gets underway Tuesday. The Boston Bruins got perhaps their biggest star back,…
Canadiens Need a Full Roster Effort to Beat the Penguins Melissa Boyd | July 26, 2020 There is a lot that needs to go right for the Montreal Canadiens if they want to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins in their play-in series beginning Aug. 1. It is…
Canadiens Don’t Necessarily Need Domi to Beat Penguins Ryan Szporer | July 16, 2020 It would be a big loss for the Montreal Canadiens to take on the Pittsburgh Penguins without forward Max Domi. It just wouldn’t necessarily equate to a loss in their…
Last Canadien to Win Each NHL Award Melissa Boyd | July 14, 2020 The Montreal Canadiens are the most decorated team in the NHL. Beyond the record-setting 24 Stanley Cups, players and coaches have won over 100 individual awards, including 17 Hart Trophies…
Canadiens Need Kotkaniemi to Bounce Back vs. Penguins Ryan Szporer | July 7, 2020 It’s an exaggeration to suggest the Montreal Canadiens’ chances against the Pittsburgh Penguins in their play-in round rest on sophomore-forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s shoulders. Only a slight one though. Price Leads…