HabsRuleForever Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Season series: This is the second of five meetings this season between the Northeast division rivals. The Maple Leafs got goals from Nazem Kadri and Tyler Bozak - with Phil Kessel earning assists on both - in a 2-1 win at Bell Centre on opening night. Big story: The Maple Leafs arrive at Bell Centre with wins in the first two games of a three-game road trip, while the Canadiens are in the midst of their first losing streak of the season, albeit a modest one of two games. Team Scope: Maple Leafs: Leafs Nation breathed a collective sigh of relief Thursday when last season's top scorer Phil Kessel finally scored his first of the season in his 11th game, snapping the team's 0-for-14 power-play drought in the process. Kessel's goal also turned out to the be the winner in a 3-2 victory at Winnipeg, improving Toronto's record away from the Air Canada Centre to an outstanding 5-1-0, including a 2-1 win in Montreal on opening night. "You just hope that he can use this as a building block," coach Randy Carlyle said of Kessel. "Goal scorers have streaks, and we hope this is the start of a streak." The Leafs have won four of their last five games at Bell Centre. Canadiens: A tendency from last season's Canadiens team that finished last in the Eastern Conference has begun to creep back into the play of this year's team. The Canadiens entered the third periods of their last two games holding a lead, and lost both. Against Boston on Wednesday, Montreal led 1-0 after 40 minutes only to see the Bruins score twice in the first 2:05 of the third and win 2-1. The next night in Buffalo, Montreal led 4-2 in the third period when Ryan White was assessed a double minor for roughing at 7:32, allowing the Sabres back into the game with a power-play goal and tying it with just 1.9 seconds left before beating the Canadiens in the shootout. The Canadiens were the League's worst team last season in terms of winning percentage when leading after two periods, so the last two games should be a concern for a team that believed it had left last season's nightmare firmly in the rear view mirror. Who's hot: For the Maple Leafs, in addition to scoring his first goal of the season, Kessel had two assists in his previous game, giving him three points in two games. Maple Leafs goalie James Reimer has given up two goals or fewer in three of his last four starts. Matt Frattin has six goals in eight games since being recalled from the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League, tying him with James van Riemsdyk for the team lead. … For the Canadiens, defenseman P.K. Subban has a point in all four games he's played this season, and he's scored a goal in each of his past two games. Tomas Plekanec has two goals and an assists in his last two games. Defenseman Andrei Markov leads the NHL with 10 power-play points. He has no points at even strength Injury report: The Leafs are missing forwards Joffrey Lupul (broken forearm) and Mike Brown (shoulder), and defenseman Carl Gunnarsson (groin. … The Canadiens are without center Petteri Nokelainen (back). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 It appears that FH was delayed in posting today's GDT. Thanks for putting this one together last minute HRF. Nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastHabs Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Nice GDT, HRF. Hoping for a win (as always I suppose haha), really don't want to go down 0-2 in the season series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdidou Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Nice GDT HRF! We need to win this one before the travel to Florida and I think that we will take it. It wille be the revenge of the opening game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Thanks for the quickie GDT, HRF. Great job. I believe White is sitting, last I heard anyway. OT, but when I went for a drive today, I seen a flag being raised on a flag-pole. As I got closer, I realized it was a big Habs flag. . I should have stopped, (but I didn't ), and talked to him, an oldtimer. Maybe an omen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 No Komi tonight. Moen back in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HabsRuleForever Posted February 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Projected Lines vs. Leafs Forwards: Bourque - Plekanec - Gionta Pacioretty - Desharnais - Cole Prust - Galchenyuk - Gallagher Moen - Eller - Armstrong Defence: Markov - Emelin Gorges - Diaz Bouillon - Subban Scratches: White, Kaberle, Weber Goaltending: Price (starting) Budaj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Projected Lines vs. Leafs Forwards: Bourque - Plekanec - Gionta Pacioretty - Desharnais - Cole Prust - Galchenyuk - Gallagher Moen - Eller - Armstrong IMO,,,the 3rd line should get more ice than the 2nd line,,,,,,and PP time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newton-mtl Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Pumped up for the game. Hope the boys are too! I desire REVENGE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 If we can win tonite,,,we'll hop over the Sens for 5th in the EC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbaker8787 Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 If we can win tonite,,,we'll hop over the Sens for 5th in the EC And avoid the leafs from hopping over us, I sure hope they come out quick and get the crowd into it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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EriePaHabsFan Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 After the Buffalo game, I've been wondering what God has against the Habs!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine1One Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 hey guys; apparently my dad and little sis are going to be watching back home. she's watching more hockey now than when i was there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray_33 Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 I really, really hope this game turns into a blowout early on - I can only watch the first period. Concert tickets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 After the Buffalo game, I've been wondering what God has against the Habs!?! That's not God,,,just a ref who thinks he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EriePaHabsFan Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 That's not God,,,just a ref who thinks he is. I really, really hope this game turns into a blowout early on - I can only watch the first period. Concert tickets! Who's more important than the Habs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 RDS with a little bit on PK. Doc asks him if he snores? PK jumped all over that one. No hesitation. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HabsRuleForever Posted February 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Thanks guys & the Habs can thank US with a big fat W!I say 8-1! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Might as well dig them all out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine1One Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 i hope patches gets his first tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 DROP THE PUCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbaker8787 Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 I don't wanna see Cherry I wanna see the Bell Centre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HabsRuleForever Posted February 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Don Cherry stole HTLs drapes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncivilengineer Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Watching this with a couple of leafs fans. Should be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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