GAME DAY | Canadiens – Bruins: Preview, Prediction, Lines, Goalies, TV

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Players to watch

• Jonathan Drouin
  Drouin played better with his new linemates and set up Kotkaniemi with a beautiful pass. Drouin will need to show that he can play at that level, every shift, every game and ramp up his work effort on a consistent basis.
• Phillip Danault
  Danault was strong in the faceoff dot against the Avalanche and will need to be again against one of the best faceoff teams in the Bruins. If Danault can continue to be strong in the dot the Habs will be a much better team down the stretch.     
• Victor Mete
  It is only a matter of time before Mete scores his first NHL goal. He has been playing great hockey since be paired consistently with Shea Weber and being in the lineup every night. Speed is his biggest weapon.

Keys to Victory

• Start well
  The Bruins are a strong team who score first quite often. The Habs need to have a good start and get a goal to grab the momentum. 
• Get pucks on net
  Good things happen when you get the puck on net. In a game that’s expected to be tight checking the Canadiens can’t be afraid to get the puck on net when there’s traffic in front.
• Win special teams
  The Montreal power-play made some changes and had some chances. They need to keep improving their effort level with the man advantage.