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

A Look Back

It was another frustrating game for the Habs as they were locked down by the Flames. Cayden Primeau gave up four goals in a game intended to give Jake Allen a night off.  The Habs need to work harder to get to the scoring areas.

Last game: MTL 2  CGY 5

For a complete game recap: Canadiens @ Flames: Getting Desperate

Players to Watch

• Alexander Romanov
  Romanov playing only 14 minutes isn’t going to do much for the team or for the player. Its time to unleash the hard-hitting Russian.
• Jeff Petry
  It’s been more than six weeks and more than 20 games since Petry’s last goal. He has been awful defensively as well in that time. Petry needs to figure it out or the coaching staff should send him a message.
• Artturi Lehkonen
  With the injuries to a few forwards, Lehkonen has completely taken advantage of the  opportunity being one of the Canadiens most consistently strong players. Lehkonen is certainly making Dom Ducharme question his decision to scratch him earlier this season.

Keys to Victory

• Get desperate
  The Habs have to play desperately as another loss could cost them a playoff spot. It’s time to show that they have something to play for.
• Play with heart
  With the offence struggling, the Habs need to take advantage of a defenceman jumping up on every chance to create odd man rushes.
• Shoot the puck
  The Flames have been outworking Montreal in one-on-one battles and then capitalizing on Habs’ mistakes. 

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• “It’s that time of the year. I think everybody knew that it was going to come down to certain teams fighting for position. It’s not just us fighting for positions, it’s teams fighting for first and second and third. We’ve got to find a way, we’ve got to regroup, and Monday is a big match.”

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