For a complete game recap: Habs Can’t Maintain Start

Players to watch

• Max Domi
  Domi has found his scoring touch with goals in four straight games. But it is a bit of Jekyll and Hyde as Domi has been atrocious on the defensive side of the game. 
• Jesperi Kotkaniemi
  Kotkaniemi played well, scoring in his first game back from injury. If he can keep it up the Habs will have improved depth.
• Ben Chiarot
  The Canadiens defence was terrible against Tampa Bay but Chiarot and Shea Weber were the best of a bad lot. Chariot is seven points away from his career high and has been a big physical presence.   

Keys to Victory

• Minimize giveaways
  The Habs turnovers allowed Tampa back in the game. The Canadiens can’t compound problems once the turnover has been made.
• Play to the end of periods
  The Habs cant afford to give up late period goals. It has cost them a number of games and points in the standings.
• Keep the pace
  The Habs need to keep the energy up all game long, even when up by a goal or two. A let down allowed the Lightning to come back in Saturday’s game.