The Habs took advantage of a make-shift Rangers team that had many of their best players injured or held out of the lineup in expectation of a trade. The Canadiens  controlled good portions of the game. Noah Juulsen was a stand out in his first NHL game.

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Players to watch

• Noah Juulsen
  Juulsen will have a much bigger test tonight against one of the best teams in the NHL and one of the most explosive offenses.
• Steven Stamkos
  Stamkos and the Lightning have their eyes set on winning the President’s Trophy and beyond.
• Yanni Gourde
  Gourde has been one of the Lightning’s best players of late. With 47 points already this season, Gourde will be a player to watch.

Keys to Victory

• Set the pace
  The Canadiens must use their speed to set the tone and engage the Bell Centre if they are to have a chance of defeating one of the league’s best teams.
• Execute zone entries
  The Canadiens may have difficulty retrieving the puck on the forecheck so must make use of effective entries.
• Take no penalties
  Take a penalty against the Lightning and the Canadiens will give up a goal. It is as simple as that.

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With both teams being labeled as sellers at the deadline, press row at the Bell Centre could be overflowing with scouts. Several players on the ice will be auditioning for their next team. One losing streak will come to an end tonight.

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