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This is a crucial back-to-back set for the Bulldogs (26-21-7-0) as they need to get four points against one of the AHL's bottom feeders in Charlotte (20-28-5-1). No word yet on whether or not Dumont is ready to return. (based on +/- data from previous games) Sandlak - Holmstrom - Aleardi Di Giuseppe - Sutter - Boychuk McGinn - Shugg - Woods Staal - Brown - Hagel Biega - Carrick Lowe - Robertson Cornell - Schmitz MacIntyre Carr - Hudon - Andrighetto Tangradi - Hensick - Bowman Macenauer - Dowell - Sorkin Crisp - Gill - Bakker Allen - Drewiske Tinordi - Dietz Ellis - Shea Condon Puck drop is at 7:30 PM; AM900 will have the play-by-play, click the banner below to listen.

It's a Family Day matinee as this afternoon, the Bulldogs (24-19-6-0) face their first tough opponent in a while in the North Division-leading Utica Comets (29-13-5-1). (based on +/- data from previous games) Shinkaruk - Friesen - Jensen O'Reilly - Jeffrey - Grenier Zalewski - Gaunce - Bancks Archibald - Acton - DeFazio Sanguinetti - Andersson Biega - Pedan Huskins - Lafranchise Markstrom Carr - Hudon - Andrighetto Bowman - Hensick - Tangradi Sorkin - Dumont - Dowell Gill - Crisp Tinordi - Drewiske Allen - Dietz Bennett - Shea Finley Condon Puck drop is at 1:00 PM; AM900 will have the play-by-play, click the banner below to listen.

In 1805, a great fire consumed the city of Detroit, burning it to ashes. The city rebuilt but it took decades. A new fire burns 210 years later in 2015. It comes from Montreal and plans to swallow the city hole. Or I'm being overdramatic because I'll be at this game and very, very drunk. Each and every year someone predicts that yes, this will be the year that Detroit doesn't make the playoffs. Sometimes it feels like a worthy prediction. Every year we still see the Red Wings right in the playoffs. They haven't made noise since they last Won the Cup and lost in the finals to Pittsburgh but it doesn't change the remarkable depth on the team. Today, the Red Wings sit with 72 points in 52 games compared to the Habs division leading 76 points in 55 games. A win could put the Habs into a deeper lead for the division and push the Red Wings to be the challenge for anyone who misses out on the division win. A loss could mean the Red Wings inch closer to the division title. Montreal Canadiens Max Pacioretty - David Desharnais - Brendan Gallagher Alex Galchenyuk - Tomas Plekanec - Lars Eller Michael Bournival - Jacob De La Soul - Christian Thomas Brandon Prust - Manny Malhotra - Dale Weise Andrei Markov - P.K. Subban Nathan Beaulieu - Tom Gilbert Alexei Emelin - Mike Weaver Carey Price Dustin Tokarski DEEEEEETROIT BAAAAAASKETBALLLLLL Gustav Nyquist - Henrik Zetterberg - Justin Abdelkader Tomas Tatar - Pavel Datsyuk - Darren Helm Luke Glendening - Riley Sheahan - Stephen Weiss Drew Miller - Joakim Anderson - Tomas Jurco Niklas Kronwall - Jonathan Ericsson Kyle Quincey - Danny DeKeyser Brendan Smith - Alexey Marchenko Jimmy Howard Petr Mrazek Habs hold the series lead 2-0. Red Wings have one of the most dangerous power plays in the league. Sportsnet and RDS should show the game in Canada, Fox Sports Detroit for America.

Two seasons ago, the Montreal Canadiens were eliminated by the Ottawa Senators. The team fell into the trap of playing physical instead of focusing on their speed and Carey Price went down to injury. French Canadian small fry Pageau scored a lot of goals like he seems to always do against the Habs and Lars Eller went down in injury. Following the playoffs, advanced statistics researchers looked at the Senators puck possession and shooting and said they were a better team than anyone thought originally and should be a contender for years to come. Instead, the Ottawa Senators are hot garbage, firing their coach and seeing their starter Anderson hurt again. In net tonight will be Andrew Hammond, who looked like hot garbage replacing Lehner in a loss to the Hurricanes. The Senators still carry the puck fine and shoot a lot but the problem, of course, with advanced statistics is that they are not so much a predictor of success but a mark of good habits. The Sens show good habits with the puck. That doesn't mean good habits immediately translate into wins. The Sens celebrated keeping Mark Methot, who has the difficult job of making Erik Karlsson not look like hot garbage in his own zone. Imagine if the Markov-Komisarek pairing was Markov being a terrible D man and Komisarek having to pick up for his slack when Markov wasn't scoring. That's the top line in Ottawa. For Montreal we get the long awaited return of Jiri "cakeS" Sekac as we comes into the lineup and Malhotra takes a well needed rest. Greg Pateryn also enters the Habs lineup to replace Mike Weaver. Will be interesting to see what the oldest defensive prospect does in this game against less a rival and more a constant irritant. Tokarski gives Price a much needed rest. Hopefully he allows less than three goals. 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs this ain't. Puck drops at 7PM EST on Sportsnet and RDS. Lines not official (aside from Pateryn saying he believed he was playing with Beaulieu) Montreal Canadiens Max Pacioretty - David Desharnais - Christian Thomas/Dale Weise Alex Galchenyuk - Tomas Plekanec - Brendan Gallagher Brandon Prust - Lars Eller - cakeS Michael Bournival - Jacob De La Soul - Dale Weise/Christian Thomas Andrei Markov - P.K. Subban Nathan Beaulieu - Greg Pateryn Alexei Emelin - Tom Gilbert Carey Price Dustin Tokarski Ottawa Turbo Grafix-16 Mike Hoffman - Mika Zibanejad - Bobby Ryan Milan Michalek - Kyle Turris - Mark Stone Curtis Lazar - JG Pageau - Erik Condra Shane Prince - David Legwand - Alex Chiasson Mark Methot - Erik Karlsson Cody Ceci - Jared Cowan Mark Borowiecki - Eric Gryba Andrew Hammond Chris Driedger

Florida Panthers (25-19-12) Projected Lineup Jussi Jokinen - Nick Bjugstad - Jimmy Hayes Jonathan Huberdeau - Alexsander Barkov - Brad Boyes Tomas Fleischmann - Dave Bolland, Scottie Upshall Shawn Thornton - Derek MacKenzie - Tomas Kopecky Brian Campbell - Aaron Ekblad Erik Gudbranson - Steven Kampfer Alex Petrovic - Shane O'Brien Roberto Luongo Al Montoya Injuries: Willie Mitchell, Brandon Pirri Scratches: Sean Bergenheim (trade request), Dmitry Kulikov (suspension) Montreal Canadiens (37-16-4) Projected Lineup Max Pacioretty - David Desharnais - Brendan Gallagher Alex Galchenyuk - Tomas Plekanec - Lars Eller Brandon Prust - Jacob de la Rose - Dale Weise Jiri Sekac - Michael Bournival - Christian Thomas Andrei Markov - P.K. Subban Nathan Beaulieu - Tom Gilbert Jarred Tinordi - Mike Weaver Carey Price Dustin Tokarski Injuries: Alexei Emelin, Sergei Gonchar, P-A Parenteau Scratches: Manny Malhotra, Greg Pateryn Team Leaders Florida Montreal Game Notes Goals Bjugstad (21) Pacioretty (27) Puck Drop: 7:30 PM EST Assists Jokinen (25) Subban (30) National TV: N/A Points Bjugstad (36) Pacioretty (49) Regional TV: RDS, SNE, FS-F PIMS Gudbranson (44) Prust (102) English Radio: TSN 690 +/- Fleischmann (+10) Pacioretty (+29) French Radio: FM 98.5

(It's a day early but I won't be around much Wednesday so I'm posting this in advance.) The Bulldogs (25-19-6-0) will once again look to inch into a playoff spot as they host another divisional rival in Rochester (22-26-4-0). (based on +/- data from previous games) D'Amigo - Schaller - Dalpe Reid - Varone - Catenacci Samuels-Thomas - Irwin - Carrier MacPherson - Rankin Ruhwedel - McCabe Pysyk - Leduc Pelech - Austin McKenzie Hackett Carr - Hudon - Andrighetto Bowman - Hensick - Tangradi Sorkin - Dumont - Dowell Gill - Crisp Tinordi - Drewiske Allen - Dietz Bennett - Shea Finley MacDonald Puck drop is at 7:30 PM; AM900 will have the play-by-play, click the banner below to listen.

The Montreal Canadiens are home to spread the love and joy of playing the Toronto Maple Leafs and seeing up close their perpetual state of embarrassment and disappointment. Despite the Habs suffering some recent losses against failing teams, I have nothing but confidence in the Canadiens tonight. It's particularly special because it's on Valentine's Day and there's nothing better than seeing the Habs break the hearts of the Leafs. Nothing but confidence in our boys tonight. Time to break some hearts! Game will be shown on CBC and TVA. Projected Lines Toronto Blueshirts JVR - Bozak - Kessel Winnik - Kadri - Panik Kamorov - Holland - Santorelli Booth - Smith - Clarkson Gardiner - Franson Reilly - Polak Holzer - Robidas Bernier Reimer Montreal Canadiens Pacioretty - Desharnais - Weise Galchenyuk - Plekanec - Gallagher Soon to be traded - De La Rose - Thomas Prust - Malhotra - Bournival Markov - Emelin Beaulieu - Gonchar Weaver - Gilbert Price Tokarski

Edmonton Oilers (15-31-9) Projected Lineup Teddy Purcell - Ryan Nugent-Hopkins - Jordan Eberle Ryan Hamilton - Derek Roy - Nail Yakupov Luke Gazdic - Anton Lander - Iiro Pakarinen Matt Hendricks - Boyd Gordon - Rob Klinkhammer Andrew Ference - Jeff Petry Oscar Klefbom - Justin Schultz Martin Marincin - Mark Fayne Viktor Fasth Richard Bachman Injuries: Taylor Hall, Nikita Nikitin, Tyler Pitlick, Benoit Pouliot, Ben Scrivens Scratches: Keith Aulie Montreal Canadiens (35-15-3) Projected Lineup Max Pacioretty - David Desharnais - Dale Weise Alex Galchenyuk - Tomas Plekanec - Brendan Gallagher Brandon Prust - Lars Eller - Jiri Sekac Michael Bournival - Jacob de la Rose - Christian Thomas Andrei Markov - P.K. Subban Nathan Beaulieu - Sergei Gonchar Alexei Emelin - Tom Gilbert Dustin Tokarski Carey Price Injuries: P-A Parenteau Scratches: Manny Malhotra, Mike Weaver Team Leaders Edmonton Montreal Game Notes Goals Eberle (15) Pacioretty (24) Puck Drop: 7:30 PM EST Assists Eberle (21) Subban (25) National TV: N/A Points Eberle (36) Pacioretty (45) Regional TV: RDS, SNE, SNW PIMS Hendricks (60) Prust (92) English Radio: TSN 690 +/- Pouliot (+3) Pacioretty (+29) French Radio: FM 98.5

Arizona Coyotes (17-26-6) Rieder - Vermette - Doan Erat - McMillan - Gagner Korpikoski - Chipchura - Moss Lessio - Shinnimin - Crombeen Yandle - Stone Ekman-Larsson - Michalek Campbell - Murphy Domingue Montreal Canadiens (32-13-3) Pacioretty - Plekanec - Weise Galchenyuk - Desharnais - Gallagher Sekac - Eller - Thomas Prust - Malhotra - Dumont Markov - Subban Beaulieu - Weaver Emelin - Gilbert Tokarski

It's Pink in the Rink night in Hamilton as the Bulldogs (24-18-6-0) try yet again to move back into a playoff spot as they host the Marlies (19-18-9-0). Hamilton is carrying seven veteran players and it's not yet known if Macenauer will sit again or another veteran in his place. (based on +/- data from previous games) Leivo - McKegg - Kozun Nylander - Rupert - Brown Frattin - Froese - Abbott Bodie - Biggs - Devane Marshall - Loov Mikkelson - Finn MacWilliam - Knodel Bibeau Carr - Hudon - Tangradi Hensick - Dumont - Andrighetto Bowman - Dowell - Sorkin Gill - Macenauer - Crisp Tinordi - Pateryn Allen - Dietz Bennett - Shea Condon Puck drop is at 7:30 PM; AM900 will have the play-by-play, click the banner below to listen.

Montreal Canadiens (33-15-3) Projected Lineup Max Pacioretty - David Desharnais - Dale Weise Alex Galchenyuk - Tomas Plekanec - Brendan Gallagher Jacob de la Rose - Lars Eller - Christian Thomas Michael Bournival - Brandon Prust - Jiri Sekac Andrei Markov - P.K. Subban Nathan Beaulieu - Sergei Gonchar Alexei Emelin - Tom Gilbert Carey Price Dustin Tokarski Injuries: P-A Parenteau Scratches: Gabriel Dumont, Manny Malhotra, Mike Weaver Boston Bruins (28-17-7) Projected Lineup Milan Lucic - David Krejci - Reilly Smith Brad Marchand - Patrice Bergeron - Loui Eriksson Chris Kelly - Carl Soderberg - David Pastrnak Daniel Paille - Gregory Campbell - Craig Cunningham Zdeno Chara - Dougie Hamilton Dennis Seidenberg - Adam McQuaid Torey Krug - Kevan Miller Tuukka Rask Malcolm Subban Injuries: Marc Savard Scratches: Matt Bartkowski, Jordan Caron, Niklas Svedberg (cond.) Team Leaders Montreal Boston Game Notes Goals Pacioretty (23) Marchand (15) Puck Drop: 7:30 PM EST Assists Subban (25) Soderberg (23) National TV: City, NBCSN Points Pacioretty (43) Bergeron (35) Regional TV: RDS PIMS Prust (92) Lucic (71) English Radio: TSN 690 +/- Pacioretty (+26) Miller (+16) French Radio: FM 98.5

Philadelphia Flyers (23-22-8) Projected Lineup Brayden Schenn - Claude Giroux- Jakub Voracek Matt Read - Sean Couturier - Wayne Simmonds R.J. Umberger - Scott Laughton - Ryan White Chris Vandevelde - Pierre-Edouard Bellemare - Vincent Lecavalier Nick Schultz - Mark Streit Andrew MacDonald - Nicklas Grossman Michael Del Zotto - Luke Schenn Ray Emery Anthony Stolarz Injuries: Braydon Coburn, Michael Raffl, Steve Mason, Chris Pronger, Kimmo Timonen Scratches: Carlo Colaiacovo, Zac Rinaldo Montreal Canadiens (34-15-3) Projected Lineup Max Pacioretty - David Desharnais - Dale Weise Alex Galchenyuk - Tomas Plekanec - Brendan Gallagher Brandon Prust - Lars Eller - Jiri Sekac Michael Bournival - Jacob de la Rose - Christian Thomas Andrei Markov - P.K. Subban Nathan Beaulieu - Sergei Gonchar Alexei Emelin - Tom Gilbert Carey Price Dustin Tokarski Injuries: P-A Parenteau Scratches: Manny Malhotra, Mike Weaver Team Leaders Philadelphia Montreal Game Notes Goals Simmonds (19) Pacioretty (24) Puck Drop: 7:30 PM EST Assists Voracek (41) Subban (25) National TV: N/A Points Voracek (59) Pacioretty (45) Regional TV: RDS, SNE, CSN-PH PIMS Rinaldo (75) Prust (92) English Radio: TSN 690 +/- Voracek (+11) Pacioretty (+28) French Radio: FM 98.5

Hey, somebody other than Iowa! (That may be the only time that phrase is ever typed on this forum...) Tonight, the Bulldogs (22-18-6-0) look to get back on a winning note as they travel to Lake Erie to take on the Monsters (21-16-4-3) who sit just one point behind Hamilton in the standings. Bowman - Hensick - Andrighetto Carr - Hudon - Tangradi Macenauer - Gill - Dowell Sorkin - Fournier Tinordi - Drewiske Allen - Pateryn Finley - Bennett Shea Condon (based on +/- data from previous games) Carey - Street - Smith Agozzino - Hishon - Ryan Schumacher - Heard - Bourke Cheek - Meurs - Maggio Leach - Lauridsen Gervais - Corbett Beaupre - Martin Aittokallio Puck drop is at 7:00 PM; AM900 will have the play-by-play, click the banner below to listen.

Hey, these guys again... For the fourth time in five games, the Bulldogs (23-18-6-0) will take on Iowa (17-30-1-1) who still sits in the league basement. (based on +/- data from previous games) Mitchell - Graovac - Hagel Keranen - Phillips - Gregoire Veilleux - Gabriel - Walters Brassart - Archambault - Perry Blum - Falk Gudbranson - Syvret Chouinard - Stejskal Curry Carr - Hudon - Tangradi Hensick - Dumont - Andrighetto Bowman - Dowell - Sorkin Bakker - Gill - Fournier Tinordi - Drewiske Allen - Pateryn Bennett - Shea Condon Puck drop is at 7:30 PM; AM900 will have the play-by-play, click the banner below to listen.

New Jersey Devils (21-22-9) Projected Lineup Mike Cammalleri - Dainius Zubrus - Jaromir Jagr Patrik Elias - Travis Zajac - Martin Havlat Steve Bernier - Adam Henrique - Scott Gomez Jordin Tootoo - Jacob Josefson - Tuomo Ruutu Marek Zidlicky - Jon Merrill Adam Larsson - Andy Greene Peter Harrold - Mark Fraser Keith Kincaid Cory Schneider Injuries: Ryane Clowe, Stephen Gionta, Bryce Salvador, Damon Severson Scratches: Eric Gelinas, Michael Ryder Montreal Canadiens (32-15-3) Projected Lineup Max Pacioretty - David Desharnais - Dale Weise Alex Galchenyuk - Tomas Plekanec - Brendan Gallagher Jacob de la Rose - Lars Eller - Christian Thomas Brandon Prust* - Gabriel Dumont - Jiri Sekac Andrei Markov - P.K. Subban Nathan Beaulieu - Sergei Gonchar Alexei Emelin - Tom Gilbert Carey Price Dustin Tokarski Injuries: P-A Parenteau Scratches: Michael Bournival*, Manny Malhotra, Mike Weaver Team Leaders New Jersey Montreal Game Notes Goals Cammalleri (17) Pacioretty (23) Puck Drop: 7:00 PM EST Assists Zidlicky (17) Markov/Subban (22) National TV: TVA Sports, City Points Henrique/Jagr (28) Pacioretty (41) Regional TV: MSG+ PIMS Tootoo (57) Prust (92) English Radio: TSN 690 +/- Bernier (+5) Pacioretty (+24) French Radio: FM 98.5

For the third game in a row, it will be a battle between the Bulldogs (22-17-6-0)...what's left of them...and the AHL's basement dwelling Wild (16-29-1-1). This time at least, it's in Hamilton. (So too is another matchup between these teams next week.) (based on +/- data from previous games) Mitchell - Graovac - Hagel (no, not the former Bulldog) Brassart - Phillips - Veilleux Keranen - Sutter - Bulmer Gregoire - Gabriel - Bussieres Blum - Falk Bickel - Sybret Gelinas - Gudbranson Kuemper Bowman - Hensick - Andrighetto Carr - Hudon - Macenauer Tangradi - Gill - Dowell Bakker - Fournier Tinordi - Drewiske Allen - Pateryn Bennett - Dietz Finley MacDonald Puck drop is at 7:30 PM; AM900 will have the play-by-play, click the banner below to listen.

Washington Capitals (25-14-9) Ovechkin - Backstrom - Beagle Johansson - Kuznetsov - Brouwer Laich - Fehr - Ward Chimera - Latta - Wilson Orpik - Carlson Alzner - Niskanen Hillen - Green Holtby Montreal Canadiens (31-13-3) Pacioretty - Plekanec - Weise Galchenyuk - Desharnais - Gallagher Sekac - Eller - Prust Bournival - Malhotra - Thomas Markov - Subban Beaulieu - Gonchar Emelin - Gilbert Price

Montreal Canadiens (30-13-3) Pacioretty - Plekanec - Weise Galchenyuk - Desharnais - Gallagher Sekac - Eller - Prust Bournival - Malhotra - Thomas Markov - Subban Beaulieu - Gonchar Emelin - Gilbert Price NY Rangers (27-14-4) Nash - Brassard - Zuccarello Kreider - Stepan - St. Louis Hagelin - Moore - Stempniak Glass - Hayes - Fast McDonagh - Girardi Staal - Boyle Hunwick - Klein Lundqvist

Dallas Stars (21-18-7) Benn - Seguin - Sceviour Cole - Spezza - Hemsky Roussel - Garbutt - Eakin Moen - Horcoff - Fiddler Klingberg - Goligoski Demers - Benn Jokipakka - Olesiak Lehtonen Montreal Canadiens (29-13-3) Pacioretty - Plekanec - Weise Galchenyuk - Desharnais - Gallagher Sekac - Eller - Thomas Bournival - Malhotra - Prust Markov - Subban Beaulieu - Gonchar Emelin- Gilbert Price

Nashville Predators (30-10-4) Neal - Fisher - Wilson Forsberg - Smith - Ribeiro Bourque - Gaustad - Beck Jarnkrok - Cullen - Jokinen Josi - Weber Bartley - Jones Bitetto - Ekholm Hutton Montreal Canadiens (28-13-3) Pacioretty - Plekanec - Weise Galchenyuk - Desharnais - Gallagher Sekac - Eller - Thomas Bournival - Malhotra - Prust Markov - Subban Beaulieu - Gonchar Emelin- Gilbert Price You can be sure that Laviolette won't let the refs get away with anything tonight! http://youtu.be/Au68N4JwCl8

Another weekend, another big home-and-home series. This time, it's the Bulldogs (18-17-6-0) and the Marlies (17-16-6-0) who will battle for not only third place in the division but also to stay close in the playoff race. (based on +/- data from previous games) Leivo - Rupert - Brown Nylander - McKegg - Abbott Ashton - Carrick - Frattin Kozun - Biggs - Bodie Granberg - Percy Mikkelson - Finn MacWilliam - Loov Bibeau Carr - Hensick - Andrighetto de la Rose - Hudon - Dumont Bowman - Gill - Thomas Macenauer - Dowell - Fournier Allen - Pateryn Bennett - Drewiske Finley - Dietz Condon Puck drop is at 7:30 PM; AM900 will have the play-by-play, click the banner below to listen.

New York Islanders (30-13-1) Bailey - Tavares - Okposo Lee - Nielson - Strome Grabner - Nelson - Kulemin Martin - Cizikas - Clutterbuck Leddy - Boychuk De Haan - Hamonic Hickey - Strait Johnson Halak Montreal Canadiens (27-13-3) Pacioretty - Plekanec - Gallagher Desharnais - Eller - Weise Prust - Galchenyuk - Parenteau Bournival - Malhotra - Sekac Markov - Subban Beaulieu - Gonchar Emelin - Gilbert Tokarski MacDonald Just guessing at lines at this point.

The Habs and Pens square off for the second time in a week at the Bell Center, 7 PM EST. Can they repeat their good fortune of last Saturday? Will they have something to prove after a big loss to Tampa? The biggest question: will they even get 15 seconds of air time on HNIC after the soap opera in Toronto? There might be tears as the Leaf Blowers discuss Phil Kessel and "just where things went wrong" with a medicore roster that is somehow in the Wildcard race. But I digress... The Canadiens recalled Christian Thomas and will be scratching Manny Malhotra. Personally, I would rather see Malhotra than Andrighetto center the fourth line. I would also like to see Hudon, but a home game is a good option to test out a new fourth line. This fourth line should fly, and hopefully they can chip in some offense. PA Parenteau is still injured. Mike Weaver remains a healthy scratch. Pittsburgh Penguins (24-10-6) Spaling-Malkin-Bennett Kunitz-Crosby-Perron Downie-Sutter-Rust Sill(Ebbett)-Goc-Adams Martin-Bortuzzo Ehrhoff-Letang Després-Scuderi Marc Andre Fleury Montreal Canadiens (26-12-2) Max Pacioretty - Alex Galchenyuk - Brendan Gallagher David Desharnais - Tomas Plekanec - Dale Weise Brandon Prust - Lars Eller - Jiri Sekac Michael Bournival -Sven Andrighetto-Christian Thomas Andrei Markov - P.K. Subban Nathan Beaulieu - Sergei Gonchar Alexei Emelin - Tom Gilbert Price Some pre-game reading: http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/habs-mid-season-report-card/ -SportsNet ranks the Habs in the predictable catergories of offense, defense, goaltending and coaching. http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Eric-Engels/The-Habs-Powerplay-is-Missing-Jaromir-Jagr/82/65468 -Eric Engels dissects the Habs powerplay. Some excellent insights on why players like Pacioretty aren't working in their current roles. (Spoiler-Renaud Lavoie threw cold water on the Jagr to Habs speculation) http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/30-thoughts-who-will-coach-maple-leafs-next/ -Friedman weighs in on the disasters in Toronto, Boston and the WJC

Montreal Canadiens (26-12-3) Forwards Defence & Goalies Pacioretty - Plekanec - Gallagher Prust - Galchenyuk - Parenteau Desharnais - Eller - Weise Bournival - Malhotra - Sekac Markov - Subban Beaulieu - Gonchar Emelin - Gilbert Price/Tokarski Not Expected to Play Scratches: Thomas, Weaver Injured: N/A Columbus Blue Jackets (18-19-3) Forwards Defence & Goalies Hartnell - Johansen - Foligno Calvert - Dubinsky - Atkinson Collins - Wennberg - Morin Tropp - Letestu - Boll Johnson - Savard Connauton - Wisniewski Prout - Tyutin Bobrovsky/McElhinney Not Expected to Play Scratches: Goloubef, Leopold Injured: Anisimov, Gibbons, Horton, Jenner, Murray, Skille Team Leaders Montreal Columbus Game Notes Goals Pacioretty (18) Foligno (18) Puck Drop: 7:00 PM EST Assists Subban (19) Johansen (24) National TV: Sportsnet Points Pacioretty (33) Foligno (40) Regional TV: RDS, FS-O PIMS Prust (78) Hartnell (57) English Radio: TSN 690 +/- Pacioretty (+22) Foligno/Rychel (+3) French Radio: FM 98.5

Montreal Canadiens (27-12-3) Forwards Defence & Goalies Pacioretty - Plekanec - Gallagher Bournival - Galchenyuk - Sekac Desharnais - Eller - Weise Prust - Malhotra - Parenteau Markov - Subban Beaulieu - Gonchar Emelin - Gilbert Tokarski/Price Not Expected to Play Scratches: Thomas, Weaver Injured: N/A Ottawa Senators (17-17-8) Forwards Defence & Goalies MacArthur - Turris - Chiasson Hoffman - Zibanejad - Ryan Michalek - Legwand - Stone Condra - Pageau - Lazar Methot - Karlsson Cowen - Ceci Wiercioch - Gryba Anderson/Lehner Not Expected to Play Scratches: Phillips Injured: Borowiecki, Neil, Smith Team Leaders Montreal Ottawa Game Notes Goals Pacioretty (20) Hoffman (15) Puck Drop: 7:30 PM EST Assists Subban (19) Karlsson (22) National TV: N/A Points Pacioretty (35) Ryan (30) Regional TV: SNE, RDS, TSN5 PIMS Prust (78) Gryba (66) English Radio: TSN 690 +/- Pacioretty (+22) Hoffman (+18) French Radio: FM 98.5