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GAME PREVIEW | Canadiens – Coyotes: Domi, Cousins Face Former Team

Sam Gerber

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

Game Preview by Sam Gerber
Last game : MTL 5  TOR 2  F   Joel Armia’s single-handed effort was the turning point  for the Canadiens opening the third period with a breakaway goal. Brendan Gallagher, Jonathan Drouin and Nick Suzuki all scored key goals. Coach Julien was concerned about the Habs, once again, giving up a goal late in a period.

For a complete game recap: Joel Armia Turns the Tide for Habs

Players to watch

  • Brendan Gallagher
    Gallagher plays his 500th NHL career game tonight. Gallagher brings a competitive attitude each game. Despite an up and down start for his line, Gallagher co-leads the Habs in points with 10 in 11 games.  
  • Nick Suzuki
    Suzuki notched his third goal of the season and seems to be clicking well with veteran center Nate Thompson. Suzuki’s confidence continues to grow and it’s only a matter of time until he’s given more opportunity.
  • Max Domi
    It will be the second emotionally-charged game for Domi in a row as he returns to the desert to play his former team. Like his current team, Domi has had an uneven start to the season.

Keys to Victory

  • Play a complete game
    The Habs have been guilty of being lackadaisical at the end of periods. They must work hard and play smart until the buzzer.
  • Be cautious of speed
    Both teams can play quick. The Canadiens have to be careful that they don’t get caught by the speedy Arizona transition game. 
  • Support goaltending
    Carey Price has had a solid start to the season. The defencemen in front of him have not. Given Marc Bergevin’s failure to fill holes on defence, it is up to the coaching staff to create a system to support their goaltenders.
Statistical Matchup by All Habs
Gila River Arena, Glendale, AZ | October 30, 10:00 PM ET | TV: TSN2, RDS, FS-A PLUS

2019-20 statistics
COYOTES CANADIENS
15 (9th) Points (rank) 12 (19th)
7-3-1 Record 5-4-2
3-1-0 Home/Away 2-1-2
7-2-1 Last 10 5-4-1
3.00 GF/G 3.64
2.18 GA/G 3.18
22.9 PP% 26.3
78.1 PK% 68.6
52.00  CF% 52.49
Pre-game quotes
Brendan Gallagher
  • “I’ve been very fortunate to play in this organization as long as I have, with a team that’s really embraced me, and it’s made it that much more enjoyable. It’s been a fun 500 games – 499 so far – and hopefully there’s more to come.”
Projected forward lines, defense pairings and goaltenders by All Habs
Forwards
Keller – Dvorak – Kessel
Garland – Schmaltz – Hayton
Crouse – Soderberg – Fischer
Grabner – Stepan – Hinostroza		 Tatar – Danault – Gallagher
Drouin – Domi – Armia
Byron – Kotkaniemi – Lehkonen 
Cousins – Thompson – Suzuki
Defensemen
Ekman-Larsson – Demers
Chychrun – Gologoski
Ness – Lyubushkin		 Mete – Weber
Chiarot – Petry
 Reilly – Fleury
Out of the lineup
Scratched: Capobianco, Comrie
Injured: Hjalmarsson, Oesterle, Richardson
 Scratched: Kulak, Folin, Weal
Injured: 
Goalies
Antti Raanta Carey Price
Record: 2-0-1
GAA: – 2.61
Sv%: – .922
SO: 0
Alternate: Darcy Kuemper		 Record: 5-3-1
GAA: – 2.76
Sv%: – .907
SO: 1
Alternate: Keith Kinkaid
 What to Expect by Sam Gerber
The Canadiens begin a short road trip to the West. The Coyotes are top 10 in the league but are returning home after a tiring, four-game road trip. The Habs depth will have to be a difference maker as the Coyotes depend heavily on their top six players. Expect a back and forth game that will go right down to the wire.
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