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Well, good to see not too many are down on Tinordi for turnover. Rushing puck not his forte, but I really liked him taking puck down the wing and driving puck/Gallagher into Smith on rush before that. He, like Beaulieu and any young d-man, will screw up and make some poor judgement calls; but, just normal development (Erik Karlsson-Mike Green still do it often, but their offense offsets defensive weaknesses). Vanek was in the right spot several times and will add to offense for sure, but like he said he was up at 3a.m. and was a long day even before this game. Should be a good game vs San Jose.

11-1 in shots, much better.

Sweet, a PP goal.

Plekanec 0 for 6 on faceoffs, dosent help. Subban had good period, most of the d did.

Nice to hear Eller is back in, but too bad for Weise who has been doing fine. Cant wait to see Tinordi-Subban pairing, can the big fellow play 20+minutes effectively (or even be asked to)?

And just when you feel like strangling Rene, he makes a couple good plays and shows a sign of life, but then comatose again for next few games. Hard to figure what his thought process is, does he simply lack hockey IQ, or thinks he is actually doing 'Good Enough'? Because he and numerous players like him, have all the physical tools but lack the drive or something?.

Yup, not sure why anyone takes any issue with deal? But, cant please everyone.

I am a fan of his play and hope he is back sooner than later, he will be missed.

Found a new favourite avatar eh (I think is what they are called)?

How did McCarron do in this years World Junior gold medal game?

Love Gionta's effort, but more a checker these days and Galchenyuk basically still a rookie and how many games has he even had alongside Plekanec? I mean more like Kovalev-Vanek-Pacioretty and yes even AK46.

I bet Plekanec hasnt stopped smiling since Vanek trade announced (F-in A Bergy)! Good for him and all his underrated work, he deserves more skill on his wing than a Mr Moan/Darche/Bourque or the like. I doubt PP will go 0-for tonight. Hope they light up Smith!

Just a ray of sunshine eh.

I am missing his poor play? Or just hasn't stood out to me? Can he tighten up coverage and play bit better sure; but, not playing horrible as he was in dec-early Jan. If he is worst Hab (besides #17 of course) then Habs are in pretty good shape. Awesome shootout goal by DD (not Dubnyk)! and Briere continues to help team win. Gallagher also tried some good moves and just another solid game for him. Moan-White also played well.

You guys deserve kudos for continuing good work and job well done sir.

Gregoire 1a, chips in again and points in 9 of last 10 games. Collberg gone, not sure how will develop, but at moment glad was he and not de la Rose going to Brooklyn.

Tokarski in tonight?

16th goal is Gallagher's career high eh TSN guy.

Should be a fun 3rd period.

Good work #11!

I bet you cant even find one Hab fan who dosent like the deal?

Well if you want to accept blame....sure.

That is just too funny!

Ducks will come back no doubt and I think will be a good game, but Habs look darn good and are skating. Ballsy move to play Tokarski vs #1team in NHL.

Entertaining 1st period and much funner than last game vs Kings.