by Amy Johnson, Video Editor/Producer, All Habs Hockey Magazine
MONTREAL, QC – Need to get caught up on Habs highlights? Want to relive the memorable moments of the past week?
Then All Habs Rewind is for you.
Every week watch the most unforgettable goals, saves, and hits by your Montreal Canadiens compiled by our video production team! Then tell us which one you liked most in the comments section below.
The 2015-16 season got off to an exciting start on Wednesday night when the Montreal Canadiens traveled to Toronto for a rivalry matchup against the Maple Leafs. Despite the Habs looking a bit sloppy, especially in the second period, they were able to have an offensive presence. Newly-anointed captain Max Pacioretty lit the lamp first with a beauty shot in the first period. A potential goal in the second was overturned with the NHL’ s first coach’s challenge. James van Riemsdyk managed to tie things up for the Leafs in the second frame, but Alex Galchenyuk regained the lead for Montreal in the third while Pacioretty earned his second of the night with an empty-netter. Final score: Canadiens, 3-1. (Read our full recap here: Price Dominates, Just Like Last Season)
Saturday night brought about another Habs rivalry as they took to the ice in TD Garden to face the Boston Bruins. Carey Price continued to look like the MVP goaltender he was last season, making a number of spectacular saves. David Desharnais gave the Canadiens an early lead with a powerplay goal less than two minutes into the game. Lars Eller left his mark on Tuuka Rask as he scored consecutive even-strength goals in the second period. The Bruins challenged a goal that was waved off by the officials, but this time the challenge went in Montreal’s favor. Tomas Plekanec earned his 500th NHL point when he potted an empty-netter with 52 seconds left in the game. Final score: Canadiens, 4-2. (Read our full recap here: Eller, Galchenyuk, Price Lead Habs Over B’s)
Sunday night brought the first back-to-back game of the season, and with it came Mike Condon’s NHL debut as netminder for the Canadiens. Plekanec got the offense moving early with two goals in the first period. Torrey Mitchell followed suit in the third period with a goal of his own, giving the Habs a two-goal advantage to win the game. Final score: Canadiens 3-1. (Read our full recap here: Plekanec Scores Twice, Condon Gets First Win)
The Canadiens end their season-opening road trip on Tuesday when they take on the Penguins in Pittsburgh. Until then, we’ve got plenty of content to keep you busy reading about your favourite team! In case you missed them, here are a few popular articles published earlier this week:
Habs360 Podcast: Are the Habs Better Than a Year Ago? [AUDIO]
Habs’ ‘Most Likely To’ Candidates
The Canadiens’ Plan is Rather Clear
All Habs Three Weekly Stars
1st Star: Carey Price
2nd Star: Alex Galchenyuk
3rd Star: Max Pacioretty
Who was your favourite player this week?
