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This is a very important weekend for the Bulldogs (16-17-6-0). They begin a 2-in-2 set against Grand Rapids (19-13-3-1) who sit four points and four spots ahead of Hamilton in the standings. If they want to make up some ground, this would be a good time to do so and with their goalie tandem in Detroit, it's a good time to face them. Jarred Tinordi skated in the morning and will play tonight. (based on +/- data from previous games) Callahan - Miele - Mantha Tvrdon - Nosek - Ferraro Porter - Aubry - Hoggan Bruton - Zengerle - Hirschfeld Paetsch - Sproul Marchenko - Czarnowczan Jensen - Evans Coreau Carr - Hensick - Andrighetto de la Rose - Hudon - Dumont Bowman - Macenauer - Sorkin Nevins - Dowell - Fournier Tinordi - Drewiske Allen - Pateryn Bennett - Dietz MacDonald Puck drop is at 7:30 PM, AM900 will have the play-by-play; click the banner below to listen.

Hamilton (15-14-6-0) will look to get back in the win column tonight but they'll be in tough as they host Utica (22-7-5-0) who sits 2nd in the West. Jacob de la Rose will return for Hamilton while it's unknown if Gabriel Dumont will be back with the team. (based on +/- data from previous games) Shinkaruk - Acton - Friesen Kenins - O'Reilly - Grenier Archibald - Jeffrey - DeFazio Zalewski - Gaunce - Hamilton Corrado - Negrin Biega - Andersson Ehrhardt - Huskins Ericsson Bowman - Hudon - Hensick Carr - de la Rose - Dumont Nevins - Dowell - Sorkin Crisp - Macenauer - Bakker Allen - Drewiske Bennett - Pateryn Tinordi - Dietz Condon Puck drop is at 7:30 PM, AM900 will have the play-by-play; click the banner below to listen.

The Bulldogs (16-16-6-0) kick off the second half of their season by trying to enact some revenge on Milwaukee (19-12-2-3) who beat Hamilton pretty soundly last week. (based on +/- data from previous games) Salomaki - Watson - Gaudreau Pendenza - Sissons - Aberg Grant - Van Guilder - Arvidsson Clune - Girard - Budish Diaby - Piskula Bitetto - White Aronson - Oligny Mazenec Bowman - Hensick - Andrighetto Carr - Hudon - Dumont Sorkin - de la Rose - Dowell Nevins - Macenauer - Fournier Allen - Drewiske Bennett - Pateryn Finley - Dietz Condon Puck drop is at 7:30 PM, AM900 will have the play-by-play; click the banner below to listen.

Tampa Bay Lightning (25-12-4) Projected Lineup Alex Killorn - Steven Stamkos - Brett Connolly Ondrej Palat - Tyler Johnson - Nikita Kucherov Cedric Paquette - Valtteri Filppula - Ryan Callahan Jonathan Drouin - Brian Boyle - Brendan Morrow Victor Hedman - Anton Stralman Jason Garrison - Andrej Sustr Mark Barberio - Matt Carle Ben Bishop Evgeni Nabokov Injuries: Mattias Ohlund, Radko Gudas Scratches: J.T. Brown, Nikita Nesterov Montreal Canadiens (26-11-2) Projected Lineup Max Pacioretty - Alex Galchenyuk - Brendan Gallagher David Desharnais - Tomas Plekanec - Dale Weise Brandon Prust - Lars Eller - Jiri Sekac Michael Bournival - Manny Malhotra - Sven Andrighetto Andrei Markov - P.K. Subban Nathan Beaulieu - Sergei Gonchar Alexei Emelin - Tom Gilbert Carey Price Dustin Tokarski Injuries: Stefan Fournier (SOIR), P-A Parenteau Scratches: Bryan Allen, Mike Weaver Team Leaders Tampa Bay Montreal Game Notes Goals Stamkos (21) Pacioretty (16) Puck Drop: 7:30 PM EST Assists Johnson (28) Subban (19) National TV: N/A Points Johnson (43) Pacioretty (31) Regional TV: SNE, RDS, Sun PIMS Morrow (36) Prust (78) English Radio: TSN 690 +/- Johnson/Kucherov (+26) Pacioretty (+20) French Radio: FM 98.5

It's an afternoon affair for the Bulldogs (16-15-6-0) today as they host league-leading Oklahoma City (25-8-2-2) as they try to make it a winning weekend. Both teams are playing their 3rd game in as many days. (based on +/- data from previous games) R. Hamilton - Williams - Ford Pakarinen - Yakimov - Miller C. Hamilton - Khaira - Winquist C. Jones - Ewanyk - K. Jones Marincin - Gernat Davidson - Hunt Musil - Simpson Bachman Andrighetto - Hudon - Hensick Carr - de la Rose - Dumont Bowman - Dowell - Sorkin Nevins - Macenauer - Bakker Allen - Drewiske Bennett - Pateryn Finley - Dietz MacDonald Puck drop is at 3:00 PM, AM900 will have the play-by-play; click the banner below to listen.

Hamilton (16-14-6-0) will look to make it two wins in two nights tonight as they host Lake Erie (14-15-2-3). The Monsters have just two wins in their last ten games, the fewest of any team in the AHL. (based on +/- data from previous games) Agozzino - Sgarbossa - Carey Schumacher - Hishon - Everberg Heard - Smith - Cheek Bourke - Henley - Ryan Stollery - Elliott Siemens - Noreau Gervais - Corbett Pickard Bowman - Hudon - Hensick Carr - de la Rose - Dumont Nevins - Dowell - Sorkin Crisp - Macenauer - Bakker Allen - Drewiske Bennett - Pateryn Finley - Dietz MacDonald Puck drop is at 7:00 PM, AM900 will have the play-by-play; click the banner below to listen.

Montreal Canadiens (25-11-2) Projected Lineup Max Pacioretty - Alex Galchenyuk - Brendan Gallagher David Desharnais - Tomas Plekanec - Dale Weise Brandon Prust - Lars Eller - Jiri Sekac Michael Bournival - Manny Malhotra - Sven Andrighetto Andrei Markov - P.K. Subban Nathan Beaulieu - Sergei Gonchar Alexei Emelin - Tom Gilbert Carey Price Dustin Tokarski Injuries: Stefan Fournier (SOIR), P-A Parenteau Scratches: Bryan Allen, Mike Weaver Pittsburgh Penguins (24-9-5) Projected Lineup Nick Spaling - Sidney Crosby - Steve Downie David Perron* - Evgeni Malkin - Andrew Ebbett Chris Kunitz - Brandon Sutter - Beau Bennett Bryan Rust - Marcel Goc - Craig Adams Christian Ehrhoff - Kris Letang Rob Scuderi - Simon Despres Robert Bortuzzo - Derrick Pouliot Marc-Andre Fleury Thomas Greiss Injuries: Comeau, Dupuis, Hornqvist, Maatta, Martin, Sill, Wilson Scratches: Brian Dumoulin, Bobby Farnham*, Scott Harrington Team Leaders Montreal Pittsburgh Game Notes Goals Pacioretty (15) Malkin (17) Puck Drop: 7:00 PM EST Assists Subban (18) Crosby (31) National TV: City, TVA Sports Points Pacioretty (29) Malkin (43) Regional TV: Root PIMS Prust (78) Downie (137) English Radio: TSN 690 +/- Pacioretty (+18) Ehrhoff (+16) French Radio: FM 98.5

Tonight, the Bulldogs (15-13-6-0) will look to end their road trip on a winning note as they take on the Admirals of the Milwaukee variety (15-12-2-3). It's a battle of the 8 and 9 seeds in the West. Tangradi is questionable due to the flu. Bowman - Hudon - Thomas Carr - Hensick - Sorkin Nevins - Dowell - Macenauer Bakker - Crisp Tinordi - Drewiske Bennett - Pateryn Finley - Dietz Makowski MacDonald (based on +/- data from previous games) Leipsic - Watson - Gaudreau Pendenza - Sissons - Aberg Grant - Van Guilder - Arvidsson Clune - Girard - Liambas Diaby - Piskula Bitetto - White Aronson - Oligny Mazanec Puck drop is at 8:00 PM, AM900 will have the play-by-play; click the banner below to listen.

Montreal Canadiens (24-11-2) Projected Lineup Max Pacioretty - Alex Galchenyuk - Brendan Gallagher David Desharnais - Tomas Plekanec - P-A Parenteau Brandon Prust - Lars Eller - Jiri Sekac Michael Bournival - Sven Andrighetto - Dale Weise Andrei Markov - P.K. Subban Nathan Beaulieu - Sergei Gonchar Alexei Emelin - Tom Gilbert Carey Price Dustin Tokarski Injuries: Stefan Fournier (SOIR) Scratches: Bryan Allen, Manny Malhotra, Mike Weaver New Jersey Devils (13-19-7) Projected Lineup Mike Cammalleri - Scott Gomez - Jaromir Jagr Patrik Elias - Travis Zajac - Martin Havlat Dainius Zubrus - Adam Henrique - Michael Ryder Tuomo Ruutu - Tim Sestito - Jordin Tootoo Marek Zidlicky - Jon Merrill Andy Greene - Peter Harrold Seth Helgeson - Adam Larsson Keith Kincaid Cory Schneider Injuries: Bernier, Clowe, Gelinas, Gionta, Josefson, Salvador, Severson Scratches: Mike Sislo (waivers) Team Leaders Montreal New Jersey Game Notes Goals Pacioretty (14) Cammalleri (11) Puck Drop: 7:00 PM EST Assists 3 tied with (15) Jagr (15) National TV: N/A Points Pacioretty (28) Henrique/Jagr (21) Regional TV: RDS, SNE, MSG+ PIMS Prust (78) Tootoo (45) English Radio: TSN 690 +/- Pacioretty (+18) Gionta (+4) French Radio: FM 98.5

The Bulldogs (15-13-5-0) are hoping to start the New Year off the right way as they continue their American road trip (try to pick a hole in that one, Mike ) by travelling to Chicago to take on the Wolves (17-12-4-0). Connor Crisp is eligible to return from his suspension. My guess is that he'll replace Bakker unless Dumont still isn't with the team. Bowman - Hudon - Hensick Carr - Dumont - Thomas Tangradi - Dowell - Sorkin Nevins - Macenauer - Crisp Tinordi - Drewiske Bennett - Pateryn Finley - Dietz MacDonald (based on +/- data from previous games) Paajarvi - McRae - Welsh Bordson - Rattie - Wannstrom Broadhurst - Cannone - Harper McCarthy - Fraser - Eager Brodeur - Regner Register - Hakanpaa Chelios - Sova Climie Puck drop is at 8:00 PM, AM900 will have the play-by-play; click the banner below to listen.

Montreal Canadiens (23-11-2) Projected Lineup Max Pacioretty - Alex Galchenyuk - Brendan Gallagher David Desharnais - Tomas Plekanec - P-A Parenteau Brandon Prust - Lars Eller - Jiri Sekac Michael Bournival - Sven Andrighetto - Dale Weise Andrei Markov - P.K. Subban Nathan Beaulieu - Sergei Gonchar Alexei Emelin - Tom Gilbert Dustin Tokarski Carey Price Injuries: Stefan Fournier (SOIR) Scratches: Bryan Allen, Manny Malhotra, Mike Weaver Florida Panthers (16-9-8) Projected Lineup Jonathan Huberdeau - Nick Bjugstad - Vincent Trocheck Sean Bergenheim - Alexsander Barkov - Jimmy Hayes Jussi Jokinen - David Bolland - Brad Boyes Tomas Fleischmann - Derek MacKenzie - Scottie Upshall Brian Campbell - Aaron Ekblad Willie Mitchell - Dmitry Kulikov Dylan Olsen - Erik Gudbranson Roberto Luongo Al Montoya Injuries: Shawn Thornton, Tomas Kopecky Scratches: Brandon Pirri Team Leaders Montreal Florida Game Notes Goals Pacioretty (14) Bjugstad (12) Puck Drop: 7:30 PM EST Assists 3 tied with (15) Jokinen (15) National TV: N/A Points Pacioretty (28) Ekblad (20) Regional TV: RDS, SNE, FS-F PIMS Prust (78) Gudbranson (31) English Radio: TSN 690 +/- Pacioretty (+18) Ekblad (+8) French Radio: FM 98.5

Saku Talk: Tonight, the Montreal Canadiens pay tribute to the small Finn who held a lantern during a dark time in the history of the Montreal Canadiens. Drafted after the last time this proud organization lifted up the Stanley Cup, Saku Koivu still embodies both the spirit and stereotypes of the modern Habs. Small, skilled, smart and relentless, Saku watched this team win games they never should have and led them through criticism and controversy. Players tried to take the captaincy from him, several members of the media criticized his place and he was never offered a new contract when his final deal with the Canadiens expired. But Saku lives in the hearts of everyone, from those who saw him as in a rock between a hard place and those who never grew up with the memories of the 24th Stanley Cup. The last time a Hab led the league in scoring, even if it was a small sample size was Saku. While he doesn't deserve to see #11 retired or see his name in the Hall of Fame, Saku still deserves this tribute tonight for his contributions to the Montreal Canadiens in 14 seasons. With no captain on the roster, it only makes sense to pay tribute to the Finnish captain who wore the C as long as Beliveau. Game Talk: Rene Bourque returns to Montreal on the top line of Anaheim, a place he doesn't exactly deserve and Ducks fans are split about. The top team in the league currently, Anaheim has been dealing with injuries and sickness and lost poorly to the Leafs 6-2, which snapped a seven game winning streak. Emerson Etem was recalled from Norfolk. Montreal is their fourth stop on a five game road trip. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens are on a three game winning streak which seems to deserve zero credit to the coach and is purely the team fighting an uphill battle against a tyrannical coach. Habs have outscored their opponents 13-4 in the past three games. Andrighetto was sent down to the AHL with Eller close to return. Price has started the past seven games. No word on which goalie will be playing tonight but Tokarski was sporting a white goalie mask without design. Likely Price. Anaheim Ducks Rene Bourque - Ryan Getzlaf - Devante Smith-Pelly Matt Beleskey - Ryan Kesler - Emerson Etem Andrew Cogliano - Rickard Rakell - Jakob Silfverberg Patrick Maroon - Nate Thompson - Tim Jackman Cam Fowler - Ben Lovejoy Hampus Lindholm - Colby Robak Clayton Stoner - Sami Vatanen Andersen Montreal Canadiens Max Pacioretty - Alex Galchenyuk - Brendan Gallagher Jiri Sekac - Tomas Plekanec - Dale Weise Brandon Prust - David Desharnais - P.A. Parenteau Michael Bournival - Manny Malhotra - Eric Tangradi (Lars Eller is a game time decision) Andrei Markov - P.K. Subban Alexei Emelin - Sergei Gonchar Nathan Beaulieu - Mike Weaver Carey Price More lineup changes to be updated as the day goes on. Puck drop at 7:30PM.

Montreal Canadiens (22-11-2) Projected Lineup Max Pacioretty - Alex Galchenyuk - Brendan Gallagher David Desharnais - Tomas Plekanec - P-A Parenteau Brandon Prust - Lars Eller - Jiri Sekac Michael Bournival - Manny Malhotra - Dale Weise Andrei Markov - P.K. Subban Nathan Beaulieu - Sergei Gonchar Alexei Emelin - Tom Gilbert Carey Price Dustin Tokarski Injuries: Stefan Fournier (SOIR) Scratches: Bryan Allen, Sven Andrighetto, Mike Weaver Carolina Hurricanes (10-21-4) Projected Lineup Eric Staal - Jordan Staal - Nathan Gerbe Jeff Skinner - Riley Nash - Elias Lindholm Jiri Tlusty - Viktor Rask - Chris Terry Brad Malone - Jay McClement - Patrick Dwyer Andrej Sekera - Justin Faulk Tim Gleason - Michal Jordan Ron Hainsey - Brett Bellemore Cam Ward Anton Khudobin Injuries: Andrej Nestrasil, Alexander Semin Scratches: Zach Boychuk, John-Michael Liles Team Leaders Montreal NY Islanders Game Notes Goals Pacioretty (13) Tlusty (10) Puck Drop: 7:00 PM EST Assists 3 tied with (15) Faulk (14) National TV: N/A Points Pacioretty (27) Faulk (20) Regional TV: RDS, SNE, FS-CR PIMS Prust (73) Malone (33) English Radio: TSN 690 +/- Pacioretty (+17) Nestrasil (+3) French Radio: FM 98.5

The Bulldogs (14-13-5-0) will look to start their southern road trip in a winning fashion as they travel to Rockford to take on the Midwest-leading IceHogs (19-10-3-1). David Makowski has been recalled and is with the team giving them a whopping one extra player on the active roster. Bowman - Hudon - Hensick Carr - Dumont - Thomas Tangradi - Dowell - Sorkin Nevins - Macenauer - Bakker Tinordi - Drewiske Bennett - Pateryn Finley - Dietz Condon (based on +/- data from previous games) McNeill - Teravainen - McNeill Carey - Danault - Hartman Labrie - Rasmussen - Mashinter Wise - Bass - LeBlanc Cumiskey - Clendening Brennan - Pokka Dahlbeck - Svedberg Darling Puck drop is at 8:00 PM, AM900 will have the play-by-play; click the banner below to listen.

Hamilton (14-12-5-0) will look to split their week as they host Adirondack (18-12-1-1). So far, the Flames are the only team with a +.500 winning percentage that the Bulldogs have actually beat this year. (based on +/- data from previous games) Baertschi - Arnold - Poirier Ferland - Reinhart - Van Brabant Wolf - Vause - Hanowski Agostino - Tousignant - Hathaway Cundari - Acolatse Ramage - Culkin Wotherspoon - Yonkman Thiessen Bowman - Hudon - Hensick Carr - Dumont - Thomas Tangradi - Dowell - Sorkin Nevins - Macenauer - Bakker Tinordi - Drewiske Bennett - Pateryn Finley - Dietz MacDonald Puck drop is at 7:00 PM, AM900 will have the play-by-play; click the banner below to listen.

Montreal Canadiens (21-11-2) Projected Lineup Max Pacioretty - Alex Galchenyuk - Brendan Gallagher Jiri Sekac - Tomas Plekanec - Brandon Prust David Desharnais - Lars Eller - P-A Parenteau Sven Andrighetto - Manny Malhotra - Dale Weise Andrei Markov - P.K. Subban Alexei Emelin - Sergei Gonchar Nathan Beaulieu - Tom Gilbert Carey Price Dustin Tokarski Injuries: Stefan Fournier, Jeremy Gregoire (SOIR) Scratches: Bryan Allen, Michael Bournival, Mike Weaver New York Islanders (23-10-0) Projected Lineup Josh Bailey - John Tavares - Kyle Okposo Nikolai Kulemin - Frans Nielsen - Mikhail Grabovski Anders Lee - Brock Nelson - Ryan Strome Matt Martin - Casey Cizikas - Cal Clutterbuck Calvin de Haan - Travis Hamonic Nick Leddy - Johnny Boychuk Thomas Hickey - Lubomir Visnovsky Chad Johnson Kevin Poulin Injuries: Matt Carkner, Michael Grabner, Jaroslav Halak Scratches: Eric Boulton, Matt Donovan, Brian Strait Team Leaders Montreal NY Islanders Game Notes Goals Pacioretty (13) Nelson (14) Puck Drop: 7:00 PM EST Assists Desharnais (15) Okposo (21) National TV: N/A Points Pacioretty (27) Okposo/Tavares (28) Regional TV: RDS, SNE, MSG+2 PIMS Prust (71) Hamonic (50) English Radio: TSN 690 +/- Pacioretty (+16) Strome (+12) French Radio: FM 98.5

This is starting to become a Boxing Day tradition - this afternoon, the Bulldogs (14-11-5-0) travel down the road to Toronto to take on the Marlies (10-15-4-0). Connor Crisp will begin serving his 3-game suspension today. Carr - Hudon - Dumont Tangradi - Hensick - Bowman Thomas - Macenauer - Sorkin Nevins - Dowell - Bakker Tinordi - Drewiske Bennett - Pateryn Finley - Dietz Condon (based on +/- data from previous games) Abbott - McKegg - Frattin Ashton - Rupert - Kozun Ross - Carrick - Brown Bodie - Froese - Biggs Granberg - Percy Mikkelson - Loov MacWilliam - Nilsson Bibeau Puck drop is at 1:00 PM, AM900 will have the play-by-play; click the banner below to listen.

This afternoon, the Bulldogs (13-11-5-0) will look to make it a winning week as they host Texas (11-8-8). With a win, Hamilton could move into 6th in the West. With a loss, they'll fall to 11th. (based on +/- data from previous games) Henderson - Faksa - Rallo Ranford - Root - Glennie Hulak - Dowling - Smith Stefishen - Stransky Gaunce - Fortunus Honka - Meech Valentine - Mangene Hardowa Rynnas Carr - Hudon - Dumont Tangradi - Hensick - Bowman Thomas - Macenauer - Sorkin Nevins - Dowell - Crisp Tinordi - Drewiske Bennett - Pateryn Finley - Dietz Tokarski Puck drop is at 3:00 PM, AM900 will have the play-by-play; click the banner below to listen.

Ottawa Senators (14-12-6) Projected Lineup Clarke MacArthur - Kyle Turris - Mark Stone Mike Hoffman - Mika Zibanejad - Bobby Ryan Colin Greening - David Legwand - Milan Michalek Erik Condra - Jean-Gabriel Pageau - Alex Chiasson Erik Karlsson - Mark Borowiecki Jared Cowen - Cody Ceci Patrick Wiercioch - Erik Gryba Robin Lehner Craig Anderson Injuries: Marc Methot, Chris Neil, Zack Smith Scratches: Chris Phillips Montreal Canadiens (20-11-2) Projected Lineup Max Pacioretty* - Alex Galchenyuk - Brendan Gallagher Brandon Prust - Tomas Plekanec - Jiri Sekac David Desharnais - Lars Eller - P-A Parenteau Sven Andrighetto - Manny Malhotra - Dale Weise Andrei Markov - P.K. Subban Alexei Emelin - Sergei Gonchar Nathan Beaulieu - Tom Gilbert Carey Price Joey MacDonald Injuries: Stefan Fournier, Jeremy Gregoire (SOIR) Scratches: Bryan Allen, Michael Bournival*, Dustin Tokarski, Mike Weaver Team Leaders Ottawa Montreal Game Notes Goals Hoffman (10) Pacioretty (13) Puck Drop: 7:00 PM EST Assists Karlsson/Turris (16) Desharnais (15) National TV: City, TVA Sports Points Karlsson/Turris (23) Pacioretty (25) Regional TV: N/A PIMS Gryba (60) Prust (71) English Radio: TSN 690 +/- Hoffman (+13) Pacioretty (+14) French Radio: FM 98.5

They don't play in the same conference but barely two months into the season, it will be matchups 3 and 4 between the Bulldogs (12-10-5-0) and the IceCaps (11-13-5-1). (based on +/- data from previous games) Jaffray - O'Dell - Albert Klingberg - Cormier - Balisy Blanchard - Lipon - Kosmachuk Olsen - Mackinnon - Brassard Fredheim - Melchiori Kichton - Hill Freibergs - Cornell Hellebuyck (by the way, Budaj is still looking for his first win; he's 0-4-4) Carr - Hudon - Bowman Tangradi - Hensick - Dumont Thomas - Macenauer - Sorkin Nevins - Dowell - Crisp Tinordi - Drewiske Bennett - Pateryn Finley - Dietz Tokarski Puck drop is at 7:30 PM, AM900 will have the play-by-play; click the banner below to listen.

There's only so much time we can spend blathering on about David Desharnais and Michel Therrien before we have an actual hockey game to discuss. Three day break is too long. This is a winnable game. The Carolina Hurricanes are the worst team in the east on a five game losing streak. They have allowed as many goals as the Habs have scored. They are 3-11-2 on the road. The Atlantic is getting tight (Detroit and Tampa have 41 points, Habs have 40, Leafs have 39). No sleepy first periods. Carolina Hurricanes Nathan Gerbe - Eric Staal - Patrick Dwyer Jeff Skinner - Victor Rask - Elias Lindholm Zach Boychuk - Riley Nash - Chris Terry Brad Malone - Justin Shugg Tim Gleason - Justin Faulk Jay Harrison - Andrej Sekera Ron Hainsey - Michal Jordan Brett Bellemore Cam Ward Injuries: Alexander Semin, Andrej Nestrastil, Jiri Tlusty, Jordan Staal Montreal Canadiens Max Pacioretty - Alex Galchenyuk - Brendan Gallagher Jiri Sekac - Tomas Plekanec - Sven Andrighetto Michael Bournival - David Desharnais - P.A. Parenteau Brandon Prust - Manny Malhotra - Dale Weise Andrei Markov - P.K. Subban Alexei Emelin - Sergei Gonchar Nathan Beaulieu - Tom Gilbert Carey Price Dustin Tokarski Injuries/Scratches: Bryan Allen, Mike Weaver, Lars Eller, Eric Tangradi Puck drop at 7:30PM EST. Time to continue two streaks: mine and the Hurricanes losing streak!

It's yet another matchup against the Americans (9-15-1-0) as the Bulldogs (11-10-4-0) look to get back into a playoff spot by picking up some points in this home-and-home set. (based on +/- data from previous games) Carrier - Schaller - Dalpe Larsson - Grigorenko - Irwin Adam - Varone - Catenacci Samuels-Thomas - Ellis - MacPherson McCabe - Ruhwedel Pysyk - Leduc MacKenzie - Austin Makarov Hensick - Hudon - Bowman Carr - Dumont - Thomas Macenauer - de la Rose - Sorkin Nevins - Dowell - Crisp Tinordi - Drewiske Bennett - Pateryn Finley - Dietz Condon Puck drop is at 7:30 PM, AM900 will have the play-by-play; click the banner below to listen.

Long long ago, like in November, Montreal wasn't doing too well. They just got blanked by the Blackhawks 5-0. It wasn't looking good. Everyone was commenting on how this team was a bunch of pretenders. But then I did a GDT and the team just started winning again! It went for like a really long time too. The team eventually lost and I haven't done a GDT since... until now. Vancouver Canucks Sedin - Sedin - Vrbata Higgins - Bonino - Burrows Jensen - Richardson - Vey Dorsett - Horvat - Hansen Edler - Tanev Sbisa - Bieksa Stanton - Weber Miller Lack Scratches/Injuries: Kassian, Sestito, Hamhuis, Corrado, Mathias Montreal Canadiens Pacioretty - Galchenyuk - Gallagher: The Future is Now Line Sekac - Plekanec - Andrighetto: SAP Line Bournival - Desharnais - Parenteau: The Quebecers with Jimmy Hart Line Prust - Malhotra - Weise: Faceoff Won Line Markov - Subban Emelin - Gonchar Beaulieu - Gilbert Price Tokarski (I really wish Tokarski was playing) Scratches/Injuries: Eller, Allen, Weaver, Tangradi Yes, me doing the GDT means everything. Puck drop at 7;30PM EST, 4:30 Cucumber Time.

Montreal Canadiens (17-9-2) Projected Lineup Max Pacioretty - David Desharnais - Dale Weise Alex Galchenyuk - Tomas Plekanec - Brendan Gallagher Jiri Sekac - Sven Andrighetto* - P-A Parenteau Brandon Prust - Manny Malhotra - Eric Tangradi Andrei Markov - P.K. Subban Alexei Emelin- Sergei Gonchar Tom Gilbert - Mike Weaver Carey Price Dustin Tokarski Injuries: Lars Eller*; Stefan Fournier, Jeremy Gregoire, Dalton Thrower (SOIR) Scratches: Bryan Allen, Drayson Bowman Dallas Stars (9-12-5) Projected Lineup Jamie Benn - Tyler Seguin - Erik Cole Cody Eakin - Jason Spezza - Colton Sceviour Antoine Roussel - Vernon Fiddler - Ryan Garbutt Travis Moen - Shawn Horcoff - Curtis McKenzie Trevor Daley - Alex Goligoski Jordie Benn - Jason Demers John Klingberg - Jamie Oleksiak Kari Lehtonen Jussi Rynnas Injuries: Patrick Eaves, Patrik Nemeth, Rich Peverley, Valeri Nichushkin Scratches: Ales Hemsky, Jyrki Jokipakka Team Leaders Montreal Dallas Game Notes Goals Pacioretty (12) Seguin (19) Puck Drop: 7:00 PM EST Assists Desharnais (13) Spezza (16) National TV: City, TVA Sports Points Pacioretty (20) Seguin (32) Regional TV: FS-SW PIMS Prust (62) Roussel (62) English Radio: TSN 690 +/- Pacioretty (+11) Klingberg (+8) French Radio: FM 98.5

Last week, the Bulldogs (11-10-3) beat the Flames (14-10-1-0) to secure their first (and only) win over a team with a + .500 record this season. Can they double that mark against Adirondack tonight? Magnus Nygren is still out, it must be some kind of cold... Hensick - Hudon - Bowman Carr - Dumont - Thomas Macenauer - de la Rose - Sorkin Nevins - Dowell - Crisp Tinordi - Drewiske Bennett - Pateryn Finley - Dietz MacDonald (based on +/- data from previous games) Elson - Reinhart - Hanowski Agostino - Arnold - Poirier Tousignant - Vause - Setoguchi Gillies - Reid - Hathaway Ramage - Sieloff Potter - Culkin Wotherspoon - Yonkman Ortio Puck drop is at 7:00 PM, AM900 will have the play-by-play; click the banner below to listen.