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Montreal Canadiens: Poor Penalty Killing Costing the Habs

By Kenric Mannette

Dec 31, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Conor Sheary (43) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period at the PPG PAINTS Arena. The Pens won 4-3 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Conor Sheary (43) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period at the PPG PAINTS Arena. The Pens won 4-3 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 29, 2016; Sunrise, FL, USA; Montreal Canadiens left wing Phillip Danault (24) scores the winning goal past Florida Panthers goalie James Reimer (34) in overtime at BB&T Center. Montreal Canadiens won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Phillip Danault is the Habs Third Star of the week.

Phillip Danault had a very solid week for the Canadiens. However, his best game of the week came against the Florida Panthers where he scored a goal and an assist. Danault’s goal came in dramatic fashion as he scored the game winner on a breakaway in over time.

Danault’s assist was a also came at a very important time for the Canadiens. He made an awesome pass through traffic in the Panthers zone to Brendan Gallagher with only a couple minutes left in the game. Brendan came in on net and roofed a wrist shot over Panthers goalie James Reimer, to sent the game to Over Time.

Here is a look at Danault’s goal:

Season Performance

Phillip Danault has been an offensive surprise this season, as many thought he would simply be a serviceable player on the fourth line. However, Danault has had a solid season offensively and is showing that he has higher potential than a bottom six forward.

In 37 games this season Danault has scored seven goals and nine assists, totaling 16 points. Again those numbers may not pop off the page, but they are big improvement from last season. Last year Danault had 10 points in 51 games.

Phillip is on pace to score Danault at 23 years old is developing into solid contributor for the Habs.

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