GAME DAY | Montreal Canadiens vs Arizona Coyotes: Preview, TV, Start Time, Statistical Match-up, Projected Lines, Starting Goalies, Keys to Victory, Habs Tickets

Game Preview by Sam Gerber

Last game : MTL 5 TOR 2 F Joel Armia’s single-handed effort was the turning point for the Canadiens opening the third period with a breakaway goal. Brendan Gallagher, Jonathan Drouin and Nick Suzuki all scored key goals. Coach Julien was concerned about the Habs, once again, giving up a goal late in a period.

For a complete game recap: Joel Armia Turns the Tide for Habs

Players to watch

Brendan Gallagher
Gallagher plays his 500th NHL career game tonight. Gallagher brings a competitive attitude each game. Despite an up and down start for his line, Gallagher co-leads the Habs in points with 10 in 11 games.
Nick Suzuki
Suzuki notched his third goal of the season and seems to be clicking well with veteran center Nate Thompson. Suzuki’s confidence continues to grow and it’s only a matter of time until he’s given more opportunity.
Max Domi
It will be the second emotionally-charged game for Domi in a row as he returns to the desert to play his former team. Like his current team, Domi has had an uneven start to the season.

Keys to Victory

Play a complete game
The Habs have been guilty of being lackadaisical at the end of periods. They must work hard and play smart until the buzzer.
Be cautious of speed
Both teams can play quick. The Canadiens have to be careful that they don’t get caught by the speedy Arizona transition game.
Support goaltending
Carey Price has had a solid start to the season. The defencemen in front of him have not. Given Marc Bergevin’s failure to fill holes on defence, it is up to the coaching staff to create a system to support their goaltenders.

Statistical Matchup by All Habs
Gila River Arena, Glendale, AZ \| October 30, 10:00 PM ET \| TV: TSN2, RDS, FS-A PLUS
	2019-20 statistics
COYOTES	2019-20 statistics	CANADIENS
15 (9th)	Points (rank)	12 (19th)
7-3-1	Record	5-4-2
3-1-0	Home/Away	2-1-2
7-2-1	Last 10	5-4-1
3.00	GF/G	3.64
2.18	GA/G	3.18
22.9	PP%	26.3
78.1	PK%	68.6
52.00	CF%	52.49

Pre-game quotes
Brendan Gallagher “I’ve been very fortunate to play in this organization as long as I have, with a team that’s really embraced me, and it’s made it that much more enjoyable. It’s been a fun 500 games – 499 so far – and hopefully there’s more to come.”
Projected forward lines, defense pairings and goaltenders by All Habs
Forwards
Keller – Dvorak – Kessel Garland – Schmaltz – Hayton Crouse – Soderberg – Fischer Grabner – Stepan – Hinostroza	Tatar – Danault – Gallagher Drouin – Domi – Armia Byron – Kotkaniemi – Lehkonen Cousins – Thompson – Suzuki
Defensemen
Ekman-Larsson – Demers Chychrun – Gologoski Ness – Lyubushkin	Mete – Weber Chiarot – Petry Reilly – Fleury
Out of the lineup
Scratched: Capobianco, Comrie Injured: Hjalmarsson, Oesterle, Richardson	Scratched: Kulak, Folin, Weal Injured:
Goalies
Antti Raanta	Carey Price

Record: 2-0-1 GAA: – 2.61 Sv%: – .922 SO: 0 Alternate: Darcy Kuemper	Record: 5-3-1 GAA: – 2.76 Sv%: – .907 SO: 1 Alternate: Keith Kinkaid

What to Expect by Sam Gerber

The Canadiens begin a short road trip to the West. The Coyotes are top 10 in the league but are returning home after a tiring, four-game road trip. The Habs depth will have to be a difference maker as the Coyotes depend heavily on their top six players. Expect a back and forth game that will go right down to the wire.

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GAME DAY | Montreal Canadiens vs Arizona Coyotes: Preview, TV, Start Time, Statistical Match-up, Projected Lines, Starting Goalies, Keys to Victory, Habs Tickets

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