We could see a big difference in the Habs play last night when these two players aren't in the lineup. The passing and transition play is deficient. And obviously the powerplay is not as effective than last 6 games. Two important players that we cannot afford to lose in this time of the season.
The Habs played a good first and second period. It wasn't explosive or anything, just good enough. Koivu's line has produced a goal to tie the game 1-1. A nice little deke by Saku who passes to Alex Kovalev. He then scored on an accurate shot in the top left corner. Plekanec's line contributed to the 2nd goal of the Habs of a shot from the point by Hamrlik. By the way, I didn't like the way Ryan O'Byrne played last night and the bad 4 minutes penalty that he took for no reason.
I didn't like the 3rd period as the Canadiens seems to be sitting on their 1 goal lead and hope to win the game. You can't do that against players like Alfredsson and Heatley, they will make you pay. That is what Dany Heatley did to the Habs last night by scoring two goals at the end of the game. For his first game in the Habs jersey, Janik gave a really bad turnover in the neutral zone that have cost the Habs 1 or even 2 points to the standings.
I personally don't understand the decision to go with Ryan O'Byrne and Janik in last night's game. We could've just use Dandenault in defense. He has done well the few times that we used him there. Why put unstable defensemen on the ice in such an important game? As the team lost two offensive defensemen in the roster, why not let Andrei Kostitsyn back in the lineup? I would bring back as much offense as possible to the team. Not putting more holes in my defense.
I would not say that we won't make the playoffs because of this loss. We are still in an excellent position to make it with 3 pts ahead of the Panthers and Rangers. But we have just wasted a very good opportunity to advance in the standings. Good game tonight against the Rangers, It could be the most important game of the season!
The Habs played a good first and second period. It wasn't explosive or anything, just good enough. Koivu's line has produced a goal to tie the game 1-1. A nice little deke by Saku who passes to Alex Kovalev. He then scored on an accurate shot in the top left corner. Plekanec's line contributed to the 2nd goal of the Habs of a shot from the point by Hamrlik. By the way, I didn't like the way Ryan O'Byrne played last night and the bad 4 minutes penalty that he took for no reason.
I didn't like the 3rd period as the Canadiens seems to be sitting on their 1 goal lead and hope to win the game. You can't do that against players like Alfredsson and Heatley, they will make you pay. That is what Dany Heatley did to the Habs last night by scoring two goals at the end of the game. For his first game in the Habs jersey, Janik gave a really bad turnover in the neutral zone that have cost the Habs 1 or even 2 points to the standings.
I personally don't understand the decision to go with Ryan O'Byrne and Janik in last night's game. We could've just use Dandenault in defense. He has done well the few times that we used him there. Why put unstable defensemen on the ice in such an important game? As the team lost two offensive defensemen in the roster, why not let Andrei Kostitsyn back in the lineup? I would bring back as much offense as possible to the team. Not putting more holes in my defense.
I would not say that we won't make the playoffs because of this loss. We are still in an excellent position to make it with 3 pts ahead of the Panthers and Rangers. But we have just wasted a very good opportunity to advance in the standings. Good game tonight against the Rangers, It could be the most important game of the season!
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