dlbalr Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Fresh off a not-so-great road trip, the Habs head home for their home opener and host the Blackhawks. Brandon Saad - Jonathan Toews - Richard Panik Ryan Hartman - Artem Anisimov - Patrick Kane Patrick Sharp - Tanner Kero - Alex DeBrincat Lance Bouma - Tommy Wingels - John Hayden Duncan Keith - Brent Seabrook Michal Kempny - Connor Murphy Gustav Forsling - Jan Ruuta Corey Crawford Scratches: Cody Franson, Jordan Oesterle Injuries: Marian Hossa, Michal Rozsival, Nick Schmaltz, Jordin Tootoo Max Pacioretty - Jonathan Drouin - Brendan Gallagher Alex Galchenyuk - Phillip Danault - Andrew Shaw Charles Hudon - Tomas Plekanec - Artturi Lehkonen Paul Byron - Torrey Mitchell - Jacob de la Rose Victor Mete - Shea Weber Karl Alzner - Jeff Petry Jordie Benn - Brandon Davidson Carey Price Scratches: Jacob de la Rose, Joe Morrow, Mark Streit Injuries: David Schlemko Puck drop is at 7:30 officially but with the player intros, that will be delayed (and if it's like last year, it will be a lengthy delay). TSN2, RDS, and NBC Sports Chicago have the game regionally while NBCSN has the game nationally in the US. English Radio: TSN 690 French Radio: FM 98.5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 I expect the first win of the season. The team will be unexpectedly desperate, and presumably they have to start figuring at least some things out at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMAC Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Go Habs Go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLassister Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 3 hours ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said: I expect the first win of the season. The team will be unexpectedly desperate, and presumably they have to start figuring at least some things out at some point. You know we won game 1, right ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 8 hours ago, JoeLassister said: You know we won game 1, right ? Wasn't a real win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Ha ha, you are right! OK, I expect the first game of the season where they look pretty good. How's that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illWill Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 There's critical, and then there's Cucumber critical; totally forgetting about a win That being said, I hope that the Habs come out flying in their home opener. It always seems to be a special night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Yup, hopefully the forwards can bury a puck or two vs Hawks and might help if can have the PP get at least 1 goal sometime soon. After all of 3 games and being 31 teams this year, Habs sit solidly in 31st in goals for/game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbhatt Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 They better find a gear they haven't found thus far, because if they play the way they did in the first 3 games of the season, this one could get VERY ugly. Hope they find their 'A' game and it's a good effort at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 3 hours ago, illWill said: There's critical, and then there's Cucumber critical; totally forgetting about a win That being said, I hope that the Habs come out flying in their home opener. It always seems to be a special night "Cucumber critical" - I like that The next step up is to forget about all the Cups the Habs have won, then I will be perfectly positioned to denounce the organization both past and present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXx..CK..xXx Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 I actually forgot about our win in game 1 for a brief moment as well after last game. I dont have as comfortable of a feeling about this game as some others. I do think Price will play well but I feel as though we often have trouble against the Blackhawks so it's not the best matchup to snap out of things. It is a cool matchup for a home opener though. Here's to hoping for a 4-3 game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott462 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 4-3 huh just like the Leafs did them last night in overtime. While listening to Leafs lunch they were on about the decision to play Chicagos back up against them and Crawford against the Habs. Said they are by far the better team and that it was a terrible terrible decision. Had a good chuckle at our scoring woes as well. This could be a rough year to be a Habs fan living in the heart of Tarana. In any event Go Habs Go!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 I'll go with Chicago, Habs can't score, they get there average of 1. 5-1 hawks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nihilz Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 C'mon Clode! Pacioretty Drouin Lehkonen Byron Danault Gallagher Hudon Plekanec Galchenyuk delaRose Mitchell Shaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbhatt Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 2 hours ago, Scott462 said: This could be a rough year to be a Habs fan living in the heart of Tarana. I have a mix of Leafs and Sens fans surrounding me in this area....and I'm going to taking flak from both if things don't change in a hurry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobin Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Nice goal by Pleks...maybe the quick start will change their luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trizzak Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 The 6 million dollar man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbhatt Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Amazing start. Hope they keep attacking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trizzak Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Spending any time passing back and forth behind the goal line while on a 5 on 3 might actually give me a permanent eye twitch... but I'll wait and see where they're going with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trizzak Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Andrew Shaw, 2 minutes for having the reputation of Andrew Shaw. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbhatt Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 4 minutes ago, Trizzak said: Andrew Shaw, 2 minutes for having the reputation of Andrew Shaw. It was a terrible call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbhatt Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 FFS...they let up for A MINUTE How many times has this happened to them, though? Dominate a long stretch...tons of shots/great chances, but only finish once. Then the other team gets a few chances and finish 2, and they are in a hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trizzak Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 One bad bounce and everything falls apart. Did Bergevin accidentally piss off a witch before the season started? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDriveFor25 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 This team can't catch a break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 That was a really nice 17 minutes. Too bad periods are still 20 minutes. I feel bad for Benn on the first goal - he turned it over but Plekanec and the wingers flew the zone too early and gave him no outlet pass whatsoever. Price looked bad on the second goal, sliding himself right out of position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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