by Amy Johnson, Video Editor/Producer, All Habs Hockey Magazine
MONTREAL, QC – Need to get caught up on Habs highlights? Want to relive the memorable moments of the past week?
Then All Habs Rewind is for you.
Every Sunday watch the most unforgettable goals, saves, hits by your Montreal Canadiens compiled by our video production team! Then tell us which one you liked most in the comments section below.
The Canadiens kicked off their first round playoff series against the Lightning by trekking to Tampa Bay for the first two games. This first game certainly delivered on an excitement level, as the two teams traded goals back and forth throughout all three periods. Tomas Plekanec scored for the Habs in the first period, followed by a Brian Gionta short-handed goal in the second, and goals by Lars Eller and Thomas Vanek in the third. Penalties and costly mistakes, coupled with a physical game, kept things at full speed on the ice. The game went to overtime, where Dale Weise scored the winning goal. Final score: Canadiens, 5-4 (OT). (Read our full recap here: Habs Grab Home Ice)
On Friday night the Habs and Lightning squared off again, but this time the visiting team dominated the ice. David Desharnais potted a power play goal in the second period, with Rene Bourque scoring what would be the game-winning goal shortly thereafter. In the third, Brendan Gallagher lit the lamp for the Canadiens, followed by a second Bourque goal. The opposition could only muster one goal in the final minutes of the game. Final score: Canadiens, 4-1. (Read our full recap here: Habs Going Home Up By Two)
The Canadiens continue their first round playoff series against the Tamp Bay Lightning tonight as they take to home ice. Until then, we’ve got plenty of content to keep you busy reading about your favourite team! In case you missed them, here are a few fantastic articles published earlier this week:
Hamilton Bulldogs End of Season Report Card
Playoffs are Redemption Time for a Few Habs
All Habs Three Weekly Stars
1st Star: Carey Price
Carey Price has played a key role in each of the Canadiens playoff victories against the Lightning.
2nd Star: Rene Bourque
Rene Bourque has scored three goals in three games so far in the playoffs.
3rd Star: Lars Eller
Lars Eller, often unfairly maligned, has been consistently one of the Habs top forwards in the playoffs to with one goal and three assists.
Who was your favourite player this week?