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1 month ago

Montembeault has shutout, Laine scores again as Canadiens beat Predators 3-0

MONTREAL — Sam Montembeault stopped 29 shots and Patrik Laine scored his second goal in two games for the Canadiens to lead Montreal past the Nashville Predators 3-0 on Thursday night. Takeaways Canadiens: Montreal limited Nashville’s scoring chances all night without defenseman Kaiden Guhle, who sat out with an illness. Predators: Nashville went 0 for 5 on the power play …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sam Montembeault backstops Canadiens to 3-0 win over Oilers

Associated Press

MONTREAL — Sam Montembeault stopped 30 shots as the Montreal Canadiens blanked Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers 3-0 on Monday night. Brendan Gallagher, Kaiden Guhle and Jake Evans — into an empty net — scored for Montreal, which matched its longest winning streak of the season with a second consecutive victory. Key moment Montembeault stood tall on a partial …

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10 months ago

Canadiens weekly notebook: Jake Allen meant different things to different goalies

New York Times

It is fascinating to see how the same player, with the same attributes, one who was so universally admired and loved by his peers, can mean such different things to two of his teammates. So there were still positives in that game I could have progressed on.” The combination of Montembeault’s contract extension and Primeau’s improved play and both of …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Canadiens weekly notebook: Kirby Dach and Juraj Slafkovský remain a match despite it all

New York Times

It is probably difficult to imagine right now, what with Juraj Slafkovský ripping it up playing alongside Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield, that there could be a future in which the Montreal Canadiens don’t keep these three young, promising building blocks together on a line. “That’s great to have.” Thinking ahead, yes, the idea of Caufield-Suzuki-Slafkovský being a line for …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Bruins’ Jim Montgomery critical of individual, team performance: ‘It’s inexcusable’

New York Times

MONTREAL — One of the reasons the Boston Bruins hired Jim Montgomery was because of his amicable approach with his players. It’s inexcusable,” said Montgomery, whistled for abuse of officials himself late in the Bruins’ 5-4 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Nov. 4. “But I can’t let my emotions get the best of me there.” Brad Marchand gets …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Canadiens get first win of season on strength of a former source of weakness

New York Times

MONTREAL — They were among the last Montreal Canadiens players to be introduced to the Bell Centre crowd, with players coming out in position groups and then being presented individually once they were already on the ice. Suzy and Math are both skilled players, and you don’t want to see them blocking too many shots like that, but at that …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Basu and Godin: The clock is ticking on Canadiens unlocking Denis Gurianov’s potential

New York Times

The Canadiens acquired Denis Gurianov because of what he did Saturday night; his ability to use his stick like a rocket launcher, pucks flying off his stick into the opposing net. But every player needs to be worth his contract also.” This is where St. Louis’ unique way of viewing players becomes so intriguing. “I don’t know, I think time …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Godin et Basu: Les minutes de Nick Suzuki et un changement qui a souri à Samuel Montembeault

New York Times

L’une des choses que Nick Suzuki a dû apprendre à faire chez les juniors était de gérer son énergie. » Nous avons demandé à Suzuki ce qu’il en pensait jeudi dernier, et il ne trouvait pas nécessairement que la durée moyenne de ses présences était si disproportionnée que ça par rapport à son rôle. Plutôt que d’étirer le bras pour …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Kirby Dach scores in OT as Canadiens beat Penguins 3-2

Associated Press

MONTREAL — Kirby Dach scored 3:09 into overtime, lifting the Montreal Canadiens to a 3-2 victory over Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night. It’s important to win at home and we want to put on a good show for our fans, so to win games, and to win games like that, it’s pretty fun.” After Jeff Petry …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Canadiens plus/minus: Goaltending is the next issue that needs to be addressed, but how do they do it?

New York Times

It was quite the surprise to see Cayden Primeau come out for the third period, his team down 5-1 to the New Jersey Devils on a Tuesday night. The Canadiens have assets like Artturi Lehkonen, Ben Chiarot and even Tyler Toffoli they can deal away for rebuilding reinforcements while also adding salary-cap room, but having a goalie make over $3 …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Fantasy trends and waiver wire gems: John Gibson, Alex Nedeljkovic and other goalies you can benefit from

New York Times

Sometimes shit-talking can go a long way … just look at the fantasy schedule we complained about last week. Trending Up Ville Husso, G, STL | 56% Yahoo Going into Thursday night’s matchups around the league, Husso rates third in the league with 16 goals saved above average. He’s appeared in six games over the last month, saving 91.9 percent …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Au milieu d’une saison perdue au plan collectif, Samuel Montembeault a une chance inouïe de faire sa place

New York Times

Tout juste avant qu’il ne commence à répondre aux questions des journalistes, à la suite de la défaite de 4-3 en prolongation du Canadien à Vegas, le gardien Samuel Montembeault a éclaté de rire devant la caméra. Malgré l’incapacité du Canadien à finalement gagner deux matchs de suite pour la première fois cette saison, Montembeault a le droit ces jours-ci …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Kurashev, Blackhawks sink NHL-worst Canadiens in OT

Associated Press

CHICAGO — Philipp Kurashev scored 2:24 into overtime and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 Thursday night. A replay review confirmed the puck crossed the goal line first and that Chicago was onside on the play.“ I’m glad it went our way,” Blackhawks interim coach Derek King said. NOTES Each team was 1 of 4 on the power …

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5 years, 1 month ago

Chris Driedger’s first NHL start turns into first win and shutout for Florida Panthers

New York Times

SUNRISE, Fla. — On Friday morning, just as the Florida Panthers were skating onto the ice for practice, goalie coach Robb Tallas pulled Chris Driedger over to talk. I was like, ‘Oh, OK.’ I was already thinking about packing up.” It would be the first NHL start in Driedger’s career and it was an obvious opportunity. “He’s the best in …

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5 years, 1 month ago

So far, so good: Grading the Florida Panthers a quarter of the season in

New York Times

SUNRISE, Fla. — After beating the Flyers 5-2 on Tuesday night, the Panthers passed the quarter point of their season in pretty good shape. We are in a good spot but we want to keep climbing the standings.” Added Yandle: “I think once we 100 percent get it — our D-zone, the neutral zone, playing in the offensive zone, the …

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5 years, 1 month ago

Down 4-0? No problem for Panthers, who storm back in the third and beat Bruins in shootout

New York Times

BOSTON — Dale Tallon’s voice was unmistakable. “How about that?” Tallon extolled as he and his merry group of front office partners rambled toward the elevator following the Panthers’ most improbable comeback, a 5-4 shootout win over the Atlantic-leading Bruins. It was just a great team win.” After the game, the Panthers, who were left for dead after Boston’s big …

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5 years, 6 months ago

Getting the first round right is huge, but Florida Panthers must discover gems in the later rounds

New York Times

SUNRISE, Fla. — With the 2019 NHL Draft kicking off Friday night, the entire Florida Panthers hockey operations department has gathered in Vancouver to hit the home stretch of preparations for the team’s nine selections. They are really buying into what we are doing.” The biggest success in the Panthers’ recent draft history when speaking of players selected outside of …

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5 years, 8 months ago

Sam Montembeault got his chance with the Panthers this season and is now ready for more

New York Times

SUNRISE, Fla. — Although his final numbers in the American Hockey League were similar to what he put up last year and even though he didn’t record a victory over his final three weeks, this has to be considered a very successful season for Sam Montembeault. Montembeault took a big step forward in his second professional season, not only emerging …

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5 years, 9 months ago

Is Saturday the end for Panthers goalie Roberto Luongo? Maybe, but probably not

New York Times

SUNRISE, Fla. — The Panthers held an optional practice Friday morning, but one of the first players on the ice was 40-year-old goalie Roberto Luongo. “It is important for me to make that decision once this season is over — after we are removed from everything,” Luongo said last month. Playing meaningful hockey next season “Listen, it’s a big disappointment, …

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5 years, 9 months ago

Months after a second back surgery threatened his career, Jamie McGinn is thriving with Panthers

New York Times

When Bob Boughner heard Jamie McGinn was going to have back surgery for the second time in the past five years, the Panthers coach figured there was no way McGinn would play again this year. “He really worked hard to come back earlier than expected.” McGinn worried about bigger things: He was not sure he would ever be able to …

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5 years, 10 months ago

Welcome to the show, kid. Montembeault survives rocky start in solid NHL debut for Panthers

New York Times

SUNRISE, Fla. — At times over the past two seasons, Samuel Montembeault was teased with a game in the big leagues. “It’s not the way you want to start your first NHL game, giving up two goals on the first three shots,” Montembeault said after the game, a 4-3 overtime loss to the Hurricanes in which he made 22 saves. …

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5 years, 10 months ago

30 goals (and counting): Mike Hoffman has been powerful force in first year with Panthers

New York Times

LAS VEGAS — The game was not stopped to commemorate the moment nor did the Panthers pose Mike Hoffman in front of his locker stall holding a tape-wrapped puck for the photo op. About four minutes later, Hoffman’s big slap shot from the right circle — his favorite spot on the ice and the place he scored his first goal …

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5 years, 10 months ago

Discarded by Florida, life is Golden for the Vegas Panthers

New York Times

LAS VEGAS — On Thursday night, the Panthers and Golden Knights will meet for the fourth time. Last year was one of many firsts for the expansion Knights, and the two games against the Panthers were highly anticipated by two of Vegas’ most prominent players and the head coach. “When you have familiar faces — who happen to be very …

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Montembeault has shutout, Laine scores again as Canadiens beat Predators 3-0

Sam Montembeault backstops Canadiens to 3-0 win over Oilers

Canadiens weekly notebook: Jake Allen meant different things to different goalies

Canadiens weekly notebook: Kirby Dach and Juraj Slafkovský remain a match despite it all

Bruins’ Jim Montgomery critical of individual, team performance: ‘It’s inexcusable’

Canadiens get first win of season on strength of a former source of weakness

Basu and Godin: The clock is ticking on Canadiens unlocking Denis Gurianov’s potential

Godin et Basu: Les minutes de Nick Suzuki et un changement qui a souri à Samuel Montembeault

Kirby Dach scores in OT as Canadiens beat Penguins 3-2

Canadiens plus/minus: Goaltending is the next issue that needs to be addressed, but how do they do it?

Fantasy trends and waiver wire gems: John Gibson, Alex Nedeljkovic and other goalies you can benefit from

Au milieu d’une saison perdue au plan collectif, Samuel Montembeault a une chance inouïe de faire sa place

Kurashev, Blackhawks sink NHL-worst Canadiens in OT

Chris Driedger’s first NHL start turns into first win and shutout for Florida Panthers

So far, so good: Grading the Florida Panthers a quarter of the season in

Down 4-0? No problem for Panthers, who storm back in the third and beat Bruins in shootout

Getting the first round right is huge, but Florida Panthers must discover gems in the later rounds

Sam Montembeault got his chance with the Panthers this season and is now ready for more

Is Saturday the end for Panthers goalie Roberto Luongo? Maybe, but probably not

Months after a second back surgery threatened his career, Jamie McGinn is thriving with Panthers

Welcome to the show, kid. Montembeault survives rocky start in solid NHL debut for Panthers

30 goals (and counting): Mike Hoffman has been powerful force in first year with Panthers

Discarded by Florida, life is Golden for the Vegas Panthers