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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 28, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Montreal Canadiens left wing Paul Byron (41) works out prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Paul Byron is the Habs second Star of the week.

Paul Byron is continuing his excellent play this season, as he picked up four total points during the week. Byron had one goal and three assists during the week and was a plus one. He continually generated scoring chances for the Habs and played with great speed.

Byron is a constant threat for the Canadiens as he uses his incredible speed to create odd man rushes, and breakaways for himself. Byron also has been a terrific Penalty Killer for the Habs, despite the teams overall poor Penalty Killing numbers.

Here is an example of Byron’s hustle as he generated an assist on an

Alexander Radulov

goal.

Season Performance

Byron has stepped up his game to a whole new level this season as he is having a career year. Byron currently has scored 12 goals, and 11 assists, for 23 total points in 37 games this season. His previous career high in points was 21 during  the 2013-14 season, when he was with a member of the Calgary Flames.

Byron is scoring at a rate of 0.62 points per game and is on pace for a 51 point season. Byron is also scoring .32 goals per game and is on pace for 27 goals this season. What makes this spectacular is that Byron was a waiver pick up, and is arguably Canadiens General Manager, Marc Bergevin’s best acquisition.

Lets hope that Byron can keep his current pace of production up.

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