DON Posted December 21, 2024 Share Posted December 21, 2024 Will it be back to back wins vs Detroit and another PP goal for Laine, we can hope. Am guessing Montembeault starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted December 21, 2024 Share Posted December 21, 2024 They managed to get MSL (8:50 to the end) out of the post-game presser before he was asked about tomorrow's goaltender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted December 21, 2024 Share Posted December 21, 2024 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GHT120 Posted December 21, 2024 Share Posted December 21, 2024 LINEUP NEWS: Given that this is the second game of a back-to-back, the Canadiens will not skate at the Bell Centre prior to Saturday’s matchup. Subscribe to or follow the team on YouTube, Facebook and X (@CanadiensMTL) to catch Martin St-Louis' press conference around 5:40 p.m. and keep an eye on the Canadiens social accounts for any potential lineup news. For the full official lineup, check back on the team’s social accounts closer to puck drop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXx..CK..xXx Posted December 21, 2024 Share Posted December 21, 2024 Laine about to have more points this season than his linemates (Dach, Newhook). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted December 21, 2024 Author Share Posted December 21, 2024 52 minutes ago, xXx..CK..xXx said: Laine about to have more points this season than his linemates (Dach, Newhook). I am still surprised he is doing as well so early on in his season. Love Hutson laying out some nice 1-timer passes for him on the PP... Caufield likely cursing him (that was my spot!). DET@MTL: What you need to know | Montréal Canadiens "Laine has scored four goals in his last two outings, including a hat trick. His seven goals – all of which have been scored on the power play – in only eight appearances prove that the NHL veteran hasn’t lost his touch and continues to be an offensive threat with a wicked shot. The last Hab to score as many goals in the same amount of time was Pierre Turgeon in 1995. According to Sportsnet Stats, he is also the first player in NHL history to score seven PPGs in his first eight games with a team. Laine is only four tallies away from grabbing the NHL lead in powerplay goals from Brayden Point (11). Cole Caufield also has seven markers on the man advantage and is two goals shy of reaching the 100-goal mark in the League." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurdBurglar Posted December 21, 2024 Share Posted December 21, 2024 It shows how much Dach, Newhook and Slafkovsky are struggling when Laine is dynamite on the PP, without any of those 3 on the ice, but still 0 pts 5-on-5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted December 21, 2024 Author Share Posted December 21, 2024 1 minute ago, TurdBurglar said: It shows how much Dach, Newhook and Slafkovsky are struggling when Laine is dynamite on the PP, without any of those 3 on the ice, but still 0 pts 5-on-5. But on the PP it is kinda a Hutson-Laine 2 on 1 and with the man advantage giving him more room to shoot, maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted December 21, 2024 Share Posted December 21, 2024 1 hour ago, TurdBurglar said: It shows how much Dach, Newhook and Slafkovsky are struggling when Laine is dynamite on the PP, without any of those 3 on the ice, but still 0 pts 5-on-5. We cant blame it all on linemates. Laine had a serious knee injury after missing most of last season. His skating is less than 100%. Thats not effecting his ability to get into position at the circle and fire that one-timer but hes gonna need time before hes dynamic 5 on 5 too. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted December 21, 2024 Share Posted December 21, 2024 Laine has a very odd looking skating style. I wouldn’t call him slow, just unusual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted December 21, 2024 Share Posted December 21, 2024 Does Primeau get the game against CBJ? Perhaps easy to ride Montembeault again with four days off between CBJ and Florida, but Primeau last started December 1st ... tonight is 9 straight starts for Samuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted December 21, 2024 Author Share Posted December 21, 2024 15 minutes ago, GHT120 said: Does Primeau get the game against CBJ? Perhaps easy to ride Montembeault again with four days off between CBJ and Florida, but Primeau last started December 1st ... tonight is 9 straight starts for Samuel. I doubt he minds, this is his 1st back to back isnt it? dlbalr has mentioned if Primeau needs a game or three, he could go to Laval for a conditioning stint, which he refused to do last year... i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted December 21, 2024 Author Share Posted December 21, 2024 Battle of two 13-19 teams, Detroit seemed beatable yesterday. Habs PP 12th PK 10th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted December 22, 2024 Share Posted December 22, 2024 Primeau is a goner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXx..CK..xXx Posted December 22, 2024 Share Posted December 22, 2024 Don’t care if Primeau needs games. Habs need a (different) backup (or 1b). Go Laine Go 🚨 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IN THE HEARTS OF MEN Posted December 22, 2024 Share Posted December 22, 2024 Is our 4th line, our 2nd line now? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted December 22, 2024 Share Posted December 22, 2024 I was thinking that the pass to Laine for the big shot has become as predictable as it was to Caufield. Then Laine goes and scores again 🎉 Are we getting a first rounder for Evans? Carrier is a safe and steady guy that doesn’t risk much. He has a good stick and reads the play well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted December 22, 2024 Author Share Posted December 22, 2024 Fun period Suzuki/Hutson 2a each, nice. Xhekaj pushing back on the goalie, he just HAD to and he seemed to get a chuckle out of it, dosent get too close to opposing goalie too often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted December 22, 2024 Share Posted December 22, 2024 8 minutes ago, DON said: Fun period Suzuki/Hutson 2a each, nice. Ya gotta wonder how many assists Hutson is going to get when Demidov gets here and if Slafkovsky, Dach get it together and start scoring. Hutson going to get 100 assists Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted December 22, 2024 Share Posted December 22, 2024 Crazy stuff. Laine is prodigious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXx..CK..xXx Posted December 22, 2024 Share Posted December 22, 2024 Finally have a power play that can can generate momentum even if we don’t score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted December 22, 2024 Share Posted December 22, 2024 I don’t know how much of the last two games are Montreal playing great versus Detroit playing poorly. I like Carrier and he skates really well. Seems like a massive home run trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted December 22, 2024 Share Posted December 22, 2024 3 minutes ago, Prime Minister Koivu said: I don’t know how much of the last two games are Montreal playing great versus Detroit playing poorly. $64,000 Question ... think the answer is ... yes ... both ... although I would change "great" to "well" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalhabs Posted December 22, 2024 Share Posted December 22, 2024 Even if the sabres and wings really stink we just won 3 games in a row. Wins gives the guys confidence which can help them win against better teams. Lets hope for no more 9-2 stinkers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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