EHIW Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 CANADIENS (13-16-7) at SENATORS (17-14-5) TV: RDS (HD), TSN-HABS (HD), SNET-E Last 10: Montreal 3-5-2; Ottawa 5-3-2 Season Series: Montreal leads 1 - 0 Game 1 - Montreal 2 - 1 Ottawa Canadiens: There isn't anywhere for Montreal to go but up after getting outscored 17-6 over Cunneyworth's first four games behind the bench, including a 4-0 loss in Winnipeg on Thursday in the Canadiens' finale before the holiday break. The blanking came one night after a 5-1 defeat at the hands of Chicago. Defenseman Josh Gorges indicated the players might be gripping their sticks a bit too tight at the moment. "I think when you're in the position that we're in and you get down by a goal, a little bit of panic sets in and I think that's exactly what happened tonight," Gorges said following the loss to the Jets. "Everyone's scared to be the guy that’s going to make the next mistake and cost the team the game. "We're going to have to take this break and get away from hockey, get away from the frustration and come back when the break is over with a new sense of life; a new sense of rejuvenation and play like it's a brand new season." Senators: The best post-Christmas present for Ottawa would be the return this week of leading goal scorer Milan Michalek, who was skating last week and seemed to think his return from a concussion could come before the new year, possibly as early as Tuesday. The Senators have survived without Michalek and his 19 goals, going 3-1-1 in his absence, but will need his scoring touch heading down the stretch as they aim to return to the playoffs after a one-year absence. In their most recent game they dropped a 2-1 overtime decision to the Hurricanes. "We didn't execute as well as we wanted, but I thought Craig Anderson was outstanding," forward Nick Foligno said in the Ottawa Citizen after the goalie's 36-save performance. "Up to this point we've played some really good hockey. We can't hang our heads. We knew this was going to be a tough one." Who's Hot: Senators forward Kyle Turris has picked up an assist in each of his first three games since being acquired from the Coyotes, while compiling a plus-3 rating. Anderson is 2-0-1 over his last three starts with a .938 save percentage. Injury Report: Montreal entered the holiday break with forwards Brian Gionta (lower body) and Scott Gomez (groin) and defenseman Andrei Markov (knee) still on injured reserve. … Ottawa could activate Michalek this week, but the news on forward Peter Regin (shoulder) is that he is out indefinitely. Forward Jesse Winchester also has a concussion and is day-to-day. Stat Pack: Gorges played in his 400th NHL game on Thursday (304 for the Canadiens). He has 10 goals, 69 points and a plus-18 rating for his career. … Senators defenseman Filip Kuba scored the only goal in Friday's loss, and it was his 300th career point (66 goals). Puck Drop: With the absences of Michalek and Regin, Ottawa recalled forward Mike Hoffman to make his NHL debut against Carolina, and the fifth-round pick in 2009 played a little over nine minutes in the contest before he was returned to the AHL the following day. "I was going home for Christmas holidays, but I'd much rather be here," Hoffman said prior to the game. "I got the call to turn around, pick up my gear and head up to Ottawa." Go Habs Go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Gotta be the one. Time for a W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEBIGGESTHABSFAN123 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Good GDT FL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrostatic Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Could this be the game where we finally break that ugly losing streak? Would be a nice after-Christmas present Go Habs Go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever_Habs10 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Ok.....last two habs lost's I purposely missed watching ......so,here's hoping we get back on track in the winning column....I will tune in....GO HABS. * hats off to Team Canada Could this be the game where we finally break that ugly losing streak? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEBIGGESTHABSFAN123 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Good GDT FL. I mean Ehiw! Sorry about that EHIW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forza-Montreal Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Great GDT EHIW Go Habs Go!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddienmike Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Come on lets get some positivity flowing here About the team we hold so dear So they have been on a bit of a slump That is no reason our team to dump Every one has times,when things don't go right We will see a difference tonight So come on people they need to hear That for them we will always cheer We have had enough manure dumped in the last few days To give us fodder to grow our plays So come on fans this is our team We have to show them how much they mean To everyone who adores the red white and blue Just give them love, like you need too GO HABS GO :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 MTL is 1-0-0 vs OTT this season, winning in OTT MTL has gone 3-0-2 over their past 5 games in OTT OTT: OTT has gone 3-0-1 over their past 4 games, going 4/11 on the PP OTT has won 3 straight at home, scoring 14G[/b] Alfredsson (399 career goals) he has 3G, 6A during a 4 game home PT streak Turris(3) has an assist in 3 straight games MTL: MTL has lost 5 straight games,being outscored 21-9 MTL has lost 3 straight on the road, going 1/10 on the PP Plekanec has 1G, 1A over the past 3 games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 MTL is 1-0-0 vs OTT this season, winning in OTT MTL has gone 3-0-2 over their past 5 games in OTT OTT: OTT has gone 3-0-1 over their past 4 games, going 4/11 on the PP OTT has won 3 straight at home, scoring 14G[/b] Alfredsson (399 career goals) he has 3G, 6A during a 4 game home PT streak Turris(3) has an assist in 3 straight games MTL: MTL has lost 5 straight games,being outscored 21-9 MTL has lost 3 straight on the road, going 1/10 on the PP Plekanec has 1G, 1A over the past 3 games SO ,,,what you're saying is ,,,we're due. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 SO ,,,what you're saying is ,,,we're due. You and Maddie are very optimistic, and that's a good thing, as we need some balance. Me,,,,,,,not so much I went looking for nerf-balls to throw at the TV, today, but I couldn't find any , I will keep looking because, I know I will need them eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever_Habs10 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Come on lets get some positivity flowing here Lets see some from the boys tonight maddie I went looking for nerf-balls to throw at the TV, today, but I couldn't find any , I will keep looking because, I know I will need them eventually. I'm using mine lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever_Habs10 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Our Montreal Canadiens have to turn things around … and soon. They are 12th in the Eastern Conference, last in the Northeast Division and trail their Tuesday night opponents, the surprising Ottawa Senators, by six points. It’s still December, but tick … tick … tick … Brian Gionta (groin) and Scott Gomez (groin), and forward Ryan White (sports hernia) skated after Monday's practice but will not be available this week. P.K. Subban and Lars Eller are expected back in the lineup. Cunneyworth said his lineup would be a game-time decision, but the drills at morning skate suggest Chris Campoli and Yannick Weber will be healthy scratches. The lines: Moen-Plekanec-AK46, Max-Pac-Eller-Cole, LL-DD-Cammalleri, Blunden-Nokelainen-Darche D pairings: Gorges-Subban, Gill-Diaz, Kaberle-Emelin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColRouleBleu Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 You and Maddie are very optimistic, and that's a good thing, as we need some balance. Me,,,,,,,not so much I went looking for nerf-balls to throw at the TV, today, but I couldn't find any , I will keep looking because, I know I will need them eventually. Use regular cleaning sponges and pretend they're bricks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 I will keep looking because, I know I will need them eventually. Dollar store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColRouleBleu Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 I'm in the middle of 'Nowhere Ontario' on my way to Kanata, nothing better to do than burn my BB battery Who are the healthy scratches for tonight? Weber and Campoli? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever_Habs10 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Who are the healthy scratches for tonight? Weber and Campoli? looks as if so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 I'm in the middle of 'Nowhere Ontario' on my way to Kanata, nothing better to do than burn my BB battery Who are the healthy scratches for tonight? Weber and Campoli? That's the rumour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Dollar store. Hmmmmmm,,,and within my budget too,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,bonus. TKS HTL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Who's Hot MONTREAL......................................OTTAWA No Hot Players................................Erik Karlsson (D) 7 pts in last 4 GP ..............................................Brian Lee (D) 3 pts in last 5 GP ..............................................Daniel Alfredsson (RW) 9 pts in last 5 GP ..............................................Kyle Turris © 3 pts in last 3 GP ..............................................Chris Neil (RW/LW) 3 pts in last 3 GP ..............................................Craig Anderson (G) 2-0-1, 1.96, .938 in last 3 GPI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever_Habs10 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Who's Hot MONTREAL......................................OTTAWA No Hot Players................................Erik Karlsson (D) 7 pts in last 4 GP ..............................................Brian Lee (D) 3 pts in last 5 GP ..............................................Daniel Alfredsson (RW) 9 pts in last 5 GP ..............................................Kyle Turris © 3 pts in last 3 GP ..............................................Chris Neil (RW/LW) 3 pts in last 3 GP ..............................................Craig Anderson (G) 2-0-1, 1.96, .938 in last 3 GPI habs hot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennifer_rocket Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 I feel a win coming tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever_Habs10 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 I feel a win coming tonight. Have another drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennifer_rocket Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 CBC just mentioned that Glen Metropolit is playing in the Spengler Cup. Go Metro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatethosebruins Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Gooooooooo habs its been a long few days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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