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Toronto Maple Leafs	Montreal Canadiens
LINEUPS
Forwards James van Riemsdyk - Tyler Bozak - Phil Kessel Leo Komarov - Nazem Kadri - Clarke MacArthur Jay McClement - Mikhail Grabovski - Nikolai Kulemin Frazer McLaren - David Steckel - Mike Brown Defense Mike Kostka - Carl Gunnarsson Dion Phaneuf - Korbinian Holzer Cody Franson - Mark Fraser Goaltenders Ben Scrivens James Reimer	Forwards Brandon Prust - Tomas Plekanec - Brian Gionta Max Pacioretty - David Desharnais - Brendan Gallagher Alex Galchenyuk - Lars Eller - Michael Ryder Travis Moen - Ryan White - Colby Armstrong Defense Andrei Markov - Alexei Emelin Josh Gorges - Raphael Diaz Francis Bouillon - PK Subban Goaltenders Price Budaj
Team/Player Stats
Record: 12-8-0 Scratches: Liles, Komisarek Injuries: Lupul, Frattin, Brown Goals: van Riemsdyk (11) Assists: Kadri, Kessel (12) Points: Kadri (17) +/-: Fraser (+14)	Record: 12-4-3 Scratches: Kaberle, Weber Injuries: Nokelainen, Bourque Goals: Plekanec (8) Assists: Diaz (12) Points: Pacioretty, Ryder (14) +/-: Chucky, Prust (+8)
GAME NOTES
Puck Drop: 7:30 PM EST TV: RDSHD, TSN

I thought I'd add a little musical choice as a theme for the game, and I really think it will be a knock-down,drag-out brawl of a game, so I chose a song with the title "Only for the weak" - by the band In Flames, enjoy

 

[dlbalr]

It looks like Ryder is expected to be available tonight although he's not likely going to be in the morning skate.  (He has to pass his physical first and the Habs will be on the ice shortly.)

[Habsfan]

I got a bad feeling about this one...THe Habs are 24-20-8 since the Lock-out against the Leafs...a losing record.

[dlbalr]

Reimer is expected to be available as backup for the Leafs tonight but Scrivens will start.

 

Goals may be a bit hard to come by tonight as both teams are in the bottom five in the East for goals allowed per game (Montreal is 2nd, Toronto 4th).

[Turd Burglar]

Jamie McLennan actually did a comparison between Price and Scrivens for TSN to see who was better.  Scrivens isn't in Price's league yet, and may never be.  Just found it amusing anyone would take the time to compare it.

[dlbalr]

Jamie McLennan actually did a comparison between Price and Scrivens for TSN to see who was better.  Scrivens isn't in Price's league yet, and may never be.  Just found it amusing anyone would take the time to compare it.

 

For those who are interested, here's the video:

 

http://video.tsn.ca/...874008/clip/478

[Machine of Loving Grace]

Jamie McLennan actually did a comparison between Price and Scrivens for TSN to see who was better.  Scrivens isn't in Price's league yet, and may never be.  Just found it amusing anyone would take the time to compare it.

 

It's because "Leaf Nation" has a tendency to overrate every single goalie they have coming out of their junior system.  I remember people calling Reimer, "Getting Price the same year a couple rounds up"

[dlbalr]

Random stat to pass the time, the Leafs lead the NHL in 5-on-3 opportunities and 5-on-3 PP time.  On the flip side, the Habs lead the East in total 5-on-4 time...the Leafs are 2nd.

[JoeLassister]

Diaz out for tonight with a concussion.

 

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[sakiqc]

Is Kaberle in tonight? Now is when we are happy to have some extra dmen

[The Chicoutimi Cucumber]

Jamie McLennan actually did a comparison between Price and Scrivens for TSN to see who was better.  Scrivens isn't in Price's league yet, and may never be.  Just found it amusing anyone would take the time to compare it.

 

That is comedy gold.

 

Price is top-5 in the entire league. Scrivens is...well.

[sakiqc]

That is comedy gold.

 

Price is top-5 in the entire league. Scrivens is...well.

 

A McLennan - Scrivens comparison would be more appropriate

[dlbalr]

Is Kaberle in tonight? Now is when we are happy to have some extra dmen

 

Yes, he's in.  I imagine he'll play with Bouillon, Subban with Gorges.

 

As for line combos, Ryder is with Desharnais and Galchenyuk according to Pat Hickey.  If true, they'll look something like this:

 

Pacioretty - Plekanec - Gionta

Galchenyuk - Desharnais - Ryder

Prust - Eller - Gallagher

 

Marc Denis is reporting Ryder is with Galchenyuk and Eller though so who knows.

[TheDriveFor25]

Tough loss not having Diaz in there..

 

I hope those lines are wrong.. keep Gally with Eller, they've been playing well...

 

Anyways, GO HABS GO!

 

Kind of a cliche, but the first goal tonight is HUGE. After the last game, the boys really need to come out flying...

[bbp]

I hope Chuckie brings his physical shoes today. Someone is going to need to make space for DD on that line.

[brobin]

Grrr... Playing the leafs and both Bourque and Diaz are out...I hope the boys can suck it up and beat these bastards.

[Habsy]

 
It's because "Leaf Nation" has a tendency to overrate every single goalie they have coming out of their junior system.  I remember people calling Reimer, "Getting Price the same year a couple rounds up"

Ya, I had to put up with Justin Pogge, I believe that's his name, was better than Carey Price.

[Habsfan]

I'll pray to the Hockey gods that the Leafs fans will feel the shame I felt when I was at the 6-0 beating we took a few weeks ago!

 

Go Habs go!!!

[brobin]

Sure lobbing a lot of easy shots at Scrivens.

[brobin]

Why are we constantly tossed from the faceoffs... Particularly Pleks.

[JMMR]

Leafs got away with 2 early penalty's and the Habs one.

Really hope this is a well officiated games with few penalty's.

[Davehab]

i cant watch the game, there is a big storm in Niagara right now and my Bell dish will not pick up any reception.......######

[brobin]

Always makes me nervous when we dominate but cant score. Refs are being pretty generous to the leafs....

[habscout]

It's because "Leaf Nation" has a tendency to overrate every single goalie they have coming out of their junior system.  

 

Yet, who was the last good goalie the Leafs have developed?  Mike Palmateer?

[brobin]

And there is the fluky goal... We are cursed against the leafs.