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, and hits by your Montreal Canadiens compiled by our video production team! Then tell us which one you liked most in the comments section below.
With a three-game Western Conference road trip on the schedule for the week, the Canadiens looked to kick things off the right way in Edmonton on Monday night. With a back-to-back scenario to deal with, Dustin Tokarski got the nod to start in goal for the Habs. It seemed as though the visiting team never really got the energy they needed, with a sluggish first period filled with penalties. Three pucks made their way past Tokarski during the course of the game, including one knocked in by former Canadien Benoit Pouliot, however the Habs couldn’t muster a single goal on offense and were shut out for the first time this season. Final score: Oilers, 3-0. (Read our full recap here: Lack of Discipline, Power-play Sink Habs)
The next night found the Canadiens just a short distance down the road to take on the Calgary Flames. Carey Price was back in net, and gave quite a performance in the crease. For Brandon Prust, this game marked his 100th with Montreal. The penalty box was active yet again, and scoring was practically just as non-existent as the previous game. Tom Gilbert managed to get the Habs on the scoreboard in the second period. After an uneventful overtime period, except for the spectacular saves made by Price, P.A. Parenteau claimed the win for Montreal in the third round of the shootout. Final score: Canadiens, 2-1 (OT). (Read our full recap here: Price Grabs Another Two Points)
Vancouver played host to the Canadiens on Thursday night, to end the Habs’ western road trip. The visiting offense couldn’t seem to get things going, and with the Canucks giving themselves a two-goal lead, the Canadiens needed to work hard in the third period. Things got a bit edgy when Alexandre Burrows knocked over Alexei Emelin with an apparent hit to the head which wasn’t called for a penalty. Burrows was later suspended by the NHL for the infraction. Alex Galchenyuk and Max Pacioretty both found the back of the net, for the fourth time this season, to even the score at two each. However it was the Vancouver twins who ended things in overtime with a goal by Daniel Sedin fed from his brother Henrik. Carey Price stopped 22 shots on the night, in a solid effort in goal. Final score: Canucks, 3-2 (OT). (Read our full recap here: Habs Comeback But Fall in OT)
The Canadiens have a tough week ahead with four games on the schedule, beginning with a rematch with the Flames at the Bell Centre. 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:
Out of the Red, White and Blue: Habs Off to Strong Start
Canadiens’ Group Dynamics Producing a Winning Line-up
What We Learned on 24CH: The Home Opener [S3: E3]
All Habs Three Weekly Stars
1st Star: Carey Price (1 win)
2nd Star: Alex Galchenyuk (1 goal)
3rd Star: Dale Weise (1 assist)
Who was your favourite player this week?
