Guest Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 VS CRB is on her way to see our boys play in California What does this mean to us?? PARTY TIME AT HER HOUSE For those of you who didn't join us last time... Here's what you missed. Now to the boring stuff Game preview Last 10: Montreal 7-1-2; Los Angeles 5-5-0 Season series: This is the second and final game between the Montreal Canadiens and Los Angeles Kings. The Kings cruised to a 6-0 victory at Bell Centre on Dec. 10. Martin Jones stopped all 31 shots he faced for the shutout. Big story: It's the first of a huge four-game road trip for the Canadiens, who are aiming to catch the Boston Bruins for the Atlantic Division lead. Montreal entered action Sunday four points behind Boston and two points ahead of the third-place Tampa Bay Lightning. Los Angeles is wrapping up a quick two-game homestand. The Kings will begin a three-game road trip Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets. Team Scope: Canadiens: Montreal extended its points streak to five games with a 4-3 overtime win against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday at Bell Centre. Max Pacioretty's second goal of the night was the game-winner at 3:28 of the extra period. It was the third game the Canadiens have played since the 2014 Sochi Olympics, all without Carey Price. The gold medal-winning goaltender continues to be day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Backup Peter Budaj has stopped 77 of 87 shots in the three games since the Olympic break to help Montreal earn five of a possible six points. "He's been unbelievable," Pacioretty said of Budaj. "He's kept us in all three games that he's played [since the break]. He's come up with some huge saves in some key moments, and I think that's probably the most important thing a goalie can do, is come up with big saves at the right time, and it seems like he's got that right now. "We see him work hard every day. You guys don't see what goes on behind the scenes, but he's one of the hardest working goalies I've ever seen and it's good to see him getting rewarded." Kings: Los Angeles held an optional skate Sunday after playing three games in four nights coming out of the Olympic break. Forward Anze Kopitar did not participate, but he did speak with reporters after practice. The Kings are 3-0-0 since the break and reside in third place in the Pacific Division, eight points ahead of the Vancouver Canucks. "I think we are a team that is built better for playoffs than we are for the regular season," Kopitar told LA Kings Insider. "It seems like even the last couple years, we've had some struggles during the regular season, but when it's time to make it all happen, we were right there and we were up to the challenge. I think it's getting to about that point of the year where you've got to ramp it up. The guys are well-rested now, and we're going to be ready to go." Who's hot: Montreal defenseman Andrei Markov has seven assists during a five-game point streak. Pacioretty has three goals and an assist over the past two games. … Kings forward Justin Williams has two goals and two assists in the past three games. Injury report: Besides Price, the Canadiens could also be without forwards Ryan White (flu) and Brandon Prust (upper body). Forward Michael Bournival (concussion) is out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrsmarkov Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Can't wait for the California road trip. I'm a bit scared, but it's going to be an exciting challenge. LETS GO HABS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColRouleBleu Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 I wont miss the party at my house this time, I've installed hidden cameras since the last one mwahahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 I wont miss the party at my house this time, I've installed hidden cameras since the last one mwahahahaha We'll all be wearing lampshades. You won't recognize any of us. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegasrick Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 We'll all be wearing lampshades. You won't recognize any of us. :lol: ....now, where did I put those bananas?...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Expecting a light turnout in here tonight. Not even sure these old eyes can stay up that long. Hope the game is at least interesting and not like that last spanking we took at home from these guys. Points out West could be at a premium this trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HabsRuleForever Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 It's going to be a tough, tough stretch this week. I better bring two lampshades this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenhhead Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 I'm west coast, so I'll be awake for this no problem. Lucky for me, I'll be at work, so I won't be torturing myself watching this game. (and I'm all out of lampshades/paper bags) Hope for the best, expect the worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marathon.Man Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 GO HABS GO!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrsmarkov Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Budaj and Whitey in the lineup tonight. Let's dethrone these Kings!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Lines and D pairings at practice Galchenyuk-Plekanec-GiontaPacioretty-Desharnais-GallagherBourque-Eller-BriereMoen-White-WeisePrust-Bournival-Parros Gorges-SubbanMarkov-EmelinMurray-TinordiBouillon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 I honestly don't know which is worst,,,this 10:30 p.m. start or those Olympic 6:00 a.m games. I'm ready for bed now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegasrick Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Well, Toronto did their part and lost in regulation. HAW, HAW So, now we're without Price for a "longer" stretch......terrible luck. Budaj gotta get it done. That's all there is to it. I just keep wondering when the bottom is going to fall completely out...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 I just keep wondering when the bottom is going to fall completely out...... Is Peel calling tonight's game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrsmarkov Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 I honestly don't know which is worst,,,this 10:30 p.m. start or those Olympic 6:00 a.m games. I'm ready for bed now. I loved both actually . I'm not much of a sleeper. I'm ready for action, lets do this Habs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs_93 Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 I have absolutely zero expectations for this road trip. Even one point would be a success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrsmarkov Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 I have absolutely zero expectations for this road trip. Even one point would be a success. Hmm well I think we're going to shock people and even ourselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegasrick Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 I have absolutely zero expectations for this road trip. Even one point would be a success. Well, the Habs will probably put themselves in a position to get a point. They have character. Eugenie Bouchard will be at the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEBIGGESTHABSFAN123 Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 I have absolutely zero expectations for this road trip. Even one point would be a success. Nahh we'll luck a point or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HabsRuleForever Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Well I wasn't expecting 5 out of a possible six points in our last three games so you never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegasrick Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 So now I get to deal with all you sleepy Easterners......this should be fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegasrick Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 ...at least Bob Miller is one of the better play-by-play announcers..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HabsRuleForever Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 So now I get to deal with all you sleepy Easterners......this should be funnot me ...at least Bob Miller is one of the better play-by-play announcers.....One of the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEBIGGESTHABSFAN123 Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 not me How's the weather? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyVSspy Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Oh L.A...the team that completely destroyed us and put us on a bad streak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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