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Don't think any Habs have broke a sweat yet.

Bang on as predicted. Play down to their level and play safe vs this AHL calibre team. and maybe win 2-1, 1-0. Or maybe lose 1-0 or 2-1 wouldn't be a surprise neither. I got feeling Wings-Florida games will be similarly boring.

Crisp 1a today. Vail is -4 in a 8-1 blowout to London (so far) McCarron with 1g so far today, now 3pts in 3 games Hudon to Gregoire for PP goal today, they have 7 points between them in 3 games BUT. Reway 2a so far today, 9points/3 games and +11 Fucale with another 16 save 1 GA Win.

Should be a crappy exhibition quality game, hope the kids get to play lots, I would scratch Markov/Gionta and anyone who is nursing minor injuries. 3 easily winnable games this week, don't expect any entertaining ones, especially with Habs likely playing down to competition and squeeking out a win or 2 in the 3 games.

A lot of good performances vs Bruins and just another entertaining and close game. Would love to see Gallagher-Galchenyuk light up Sabres, play Murray on the PP, stuck him in the slot! And I guess is another homecoming for Vanek, so he may be up for this one. Weaver-Yemelin with just sweet hits and seemed to instantly drop the Bruin IQ to that of a schoolyard bully who had sand kicked in his face. Maybe Bruin seeming hatred of Habs is what allows Habs to beat them so often, 3 of 4 game this year and smoked em last year also if I recall correctly, please please let them meet in 2nd round.

Not sure which cheap shot I liked best. Markov standing up to Thorton mugging and then laughing at him, Weaver demolition of some Bruin or the opening act by Yemelin in a classic hipcheck. I hope these 2 meet again in playoffs. The Bruins and their childish tantums are just too funny to watch.

Hmmm.....Seems to have been lucky a lot in last 2 years. Sooner or later, you got to give him kudos.

Nice game by Budaj and the kid brings it at the end!

Nice bounceback game for Budaj

Uncalled for penalties, an affront to all males? Even UFC bans that crap.

Murray keeps it 'interesting'!

Murray gets a crappy 15th-16th penalty minutes for the year.

likely good guess

Is my favourite option, but MB has to 'try' and see if he has any value or can play him in playoffs. And Molson needs to write the cheque to make him go away, so maybe Bourque's last gasp at playing?

76 with 3 shots/2hits, 79 with 4 blocks and Budaj have 3 best statlines, but Weaver had sweet hit, generally playing safe and solid (a la Gorges) Good game. What is Weise's injury? (Shoulder?)

Because none were of penalty quality and doubt Chara will draw Murray into a fight, as Chara wont run over or attack a Gallagher, Galchenyuk or the like. But might be a good one if does happen. But I wouldn't put my $$ on Murray.

Dirty Bruin.

Chara and the Swedish Tank have a chat.

Bourque has this and 9 more games to show he can do something or else he could be cheerleader/injury fill-in for playoffs. I want no part of him, but they have to see if can get some value out of him I suppose.

98.1% playoff odds. A win vs the BBB would pretty much lock up playoff spot. (99.5%)

Yes, Murray in makes it a bit more entertaining and cleans up any post whistle BS around Budaj (which never is with him there)

Would be nice to have Eller or White, so could win a faceoff or 2. Good game so far. Too bad for Moan, it happens. Budaj looking solid so far.

If they keep winning, why would anyone care about Frankie's icetime? Too bad if Tinordi isnt in, but Weaver is doing well and Murray was signed to play in just this type of game. Hope it is a good game, i expect it too be, but in last one vs Bruins, poor ol Budaj got outplayed by Rask big time.

Our fastest d-man is currently playing (seemingly sulking?) in Hamilton. But, Murray and Subban work fine by me, in absence of Captain Josh. Murray vs any of Bruins can be fun. Murray is only one I have ever seen flatten Chara and he & Tinordi add much needed grit on backend. Subban may be a equal match for Marchand, but he aint moving Lucic-Chara-Thorton etc and a bodyguard such as Crankshaft wont hurt one bit to back him up.