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

Sam Gerber

7 years ago

Game Preview by Sam Gerber

Last game: MTL 0 COL 2

The Habs had another 40-plus shot performance but did not create enough dangerous scoring chances. Going 0-for-4 on the power-play also hurt their chances, particularly with just one shot on goal during a lengthy 5-on-3 opportunity.

For a complete recap: Habs Can Shoot, Can’t Finish

Players to watch

Max Domi
Domi has been mentioned in trade speculation ahead of the deadline. He would be a great addition to any team, playing a fast-paced game and having the skill to make plays on the rush.
Alex Galchenyuk
Galchenyuk couldn’t buy a goal last night but was all over the ice. The Habs have to be happy with what they’re seeing from him lately.
Jeff Petry
Petry has played great in Shea Weber’s absence but could use a break. The increase in ice time may be taking its toll.

Keys to Victory

Out work your opponent
The Canadiens have speed and skill but also need the effort to win this game.
Score with the man advantage
Montreal must run a less predictable power-play to be successful.
Make better decisions
Getting A-level shots have been a problem all season. Shot selection is an issue.

Matchup by All Habs staff
Gila River Arena, Glendale, AZ \| February 15, 9:00 PM ET \| TV: TSN2, RDS, FS-A
	2017-18 statistics
COYOTES	2017-18 statistics	CANADIENS
40 (31st)	Points (rank)	51 (26th)
15-32-10	Record	22-27-7
7-16-4	Home/Away	8-17-1
5-4-1	Last 10	3-6-1
2.39	GF/G	2.54
3.33	GA/G	3.05
17.2	PP%	20.9
79.5	PK%	78.5
47.72	CF%	51.02

eSAT Analytics by Mathieu Chagnon

Projected forward lines, defense pairings and goaltenders
Forwards
Perlini – Stepan – Keller Rinaldo – Domi – Rieder Archibald – Dvorak – Fischer Martinook – Richardson – Cousins	Pacioretty – Hudon – Lehkonen Byron – Plekanec – Gallagher Galchenyuk – Drouin – Scherbak Carr – De La Rose – L. Shaw
Defensemen
Ekman-Larsson – Demers Chychrun – Hjalmarsson Connauton – Goligoski	Alzner – Petry Morrow – Benn Mete – Schlemko
Out of the lineup
Scratched: Hamilton, Schenn, Panik Injured: none	Scratched: Jerabek, Deslauriers, Froese Injured: Weber, Hemsky, Danault, A. Shaw
Goalies
Antti Raanta	Carey Price

Record: 10-14-6 GAA: 2.55 Sv%: .919 SO: 0 Alternate: Scott Wedgewood	Record: 15-20-5 GAA: 2.91 Sv%: .907 SO: 1 Alternate: Antti Niemi

What to Expect

Prediction: Canadiens 4 Coyotes 1

The Canadiens have lost three in a row but should have an easier match-up vs. the Coyotes. Taking them lightly would be a mistake. Possession is the first step, finishing their chances will be key for the Habs.

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2017-18 statistics