Habs Keeping Fans in Awe, Our 7 Reasons
By Mat Germain
Sep 28, 2015; Quebec City, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens center
Alex Galchenyuk(27) shoots on Pittsburgh Penguins goalie
Marc-Andre Fleury(29) as defenseman
Kris Letang(58) defends and center
Lars Eller(81) during the first period at Videotron Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports
2. Continuous Onslaught
In previous seasons under Michel Therrien, whenever the Habs had a lead to work with, they seemed to play it safe and lock down their forechecking to “ensure the win”. That lead to numerous opportunities for opponents and often lead to game-tying goals, overtime, and losses. This season, the Habs are taking it to opponents all game long, relentlessly working to get chances to add to their leads. And it’s working, with many of their leads being extended in the 3rd period as the game enters the last half of the 3rd period. There’s something to be said for the saying “the best defence is a great offence” and for the Habs, it’s taking pressure off their defensemen and goaltender.