The Montreal Canadiens couldn’t penetrate through the Pittsburgh Penguins Defense, and wound up loosing four to one. Also your daily Habs news, updates, and links from around the web.
The Montreal Canadiens started the game off slow last night, and than couldn’t catch up against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Penguins Defense did a tremendous job of clogging the neutral zone, and making things difficult on the Habs. The Penguins also got a few timely saves for Goaltender Matt Murray.
The Canadiens lost their second straight game, and the main reason was because of their struggling offense. On Monday afternoon the Habs failed to find the score sheet against the Detroit Red Wings. That game looked very similar to Wednesday night’s loss to the Pens.
As a result of the Habs not being able to create many offensive opportunities, Head Coach Michel Therrien started to juggle the lines. He would even separate the Habs top line of Alexander Radulov, Alex Galchenyuk, and Max Pacioretty. The trio has looked very dangerous at times when united together, but hasn’t produced much the last two games.
The Canadiens will need their big guns to keep scoring if they want to lock down first place in the Atlantic Division. The Habs currently hold an eight point lead over their long time rival the Boston Bruins. The Canadiens do have two games in hand over the Bruins, but the Habs lead is slowly slipping away.
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Price’s Comments
However, Carey Price told the media, after the game, that the Habs need to focus on the positive. Price also felt that the Habs needed to do a better job not turning pucks over. He also talked about the amount of goals that has went by him recently.
Price said that there wasn’t much he could do now against Pittsburgh, but that he, and the team will move on to the Habs next game. Here is the press conference from Carey Price.
Habs Morning Links
Habs General Manager Marc Bergevin recently interviewed with TSN 690, and he talked about what lies ahead for the Canadiens. He went into detail about future trades, the Expansion draft, and some players that the Habs may resign. (TSN 690)
Sportsnet Insider Elliotte Friedman gives a few pieces of insight in who the Canadiens may want to add before the NHL trade deadline. (Elliotte Friedman- Sportsnet)
Next: 5 Takeaways from Marc Bergevin’s Interview
Michel Therrien wasn’t happy with the Canadiens effort last night, and he voiced his feelings after the game. (Pat Hickey– Montreal Gazette)