Sun, 19 Apr 2015 Canadiens @ Senators 7:00 PM CBC, NBCSN, TVA,TSN Radio 690

[kinot-1]

GAME THREE

HABS

AT THE SENS

EVERYONE HATES ME, CAMERON'S PRESSER TODAY.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/cameron-quebec-hates-me-good-to-be-home/?row=0&row_ids=1617477

The Canadiens held an optional skate Saturday afternoon in Brossard before heading to Ottawa by train with a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarterfinal series with the Senators.

Among the players who didn’t take part were Carey Price, P.K. Subban, Brendan Gallagher and Alex Galchenyuk. Goaltender Joey MacDonald, who was called up from the AHL’s Hamilton Bulldogs before the playoffs, took Price’s spot as the second goalie along with regular backup Dustin Tokarski.

P.A. Parenteau, who missed Game 2 with an upper-body injury, took part in the skate but his status for Game 3 remains uncertain.

The Senators also held an optional skate in Ottawa on Saturday and coach Dave Cameron told reporters “he hasn’t decided yet” on whether to make a goaltending change for Sunday’s Game 3. Cameron could stick with Andrew Hammond or switch to Craig Anderson.

“What gives me the best chance to win,” Cameron told reporters in Ottawa when asked about what goes into the decision. “It’s as simple as that.”

Oh,,,and

kinot-1's GDT Playoff Record, 0-0

Up a tad early, but I have stuff to do

[Guest]

LOL at Cameron. What was he expecting,,,,,Valentines??? :lol:

[PuckPundit]

As per my Habs-barometer, I'm certain now the Habs are through to Round 2 . Barring a disastrous meltdown, I can't imagine the Sens winning 4 games out of 5. It's just a question of how many games.

But I fear Sens will take at least one of these 2 home games . While not predicting a sweep, the Habs will do themselves a BIG favour by winning at least one game at the CTC. Against a rough, physical team, you want to end the series as quickly as possible and minimize injuries.

The KEY factor for me: Can the Habs maintain the same intensity for 60 mins, after two physically draining games? Something's got to give in tight 1 goal games. Sens have responded to Habs by tighter man-marking, closing down the centre lane and screening Carey Price.

To win, Habs have to do the same 2 things: (a) avoid dumb penalties; ( drive to the net.

Pity the CTC has restricted ticket sales, so Habs fans can't make the trip to flood the arena in droves . Full home ice advantage to the Sens and let's see what they can do with it.

[ColRouleBleu]

Pity the CTC has restricted ticket sales, so Habs fans can't make the trip to flood the arena in droves . Full home ice advantage to the Sens and let's see what they can do with it.

Tickets on the secondary market are not subject to that restriction and are cheaper than the Bell Centre box office. There's no such thing as full home ice advantage for the Sens, half the Ottawa/Gatineau region are Habs fans anyway.

[WindsorHab-10]

Here's hoping the team keeps the same focus & intensity of the first 2 games. Sens will be ready & hungry in their barn. Key to our success as usual will be discipline & hopefully an improved powerplay. Very proud. Go Habs Go!!!!

[Marathon.Man]

GO HABS GO!!!

[habs_93]

Nice one, Kinot.

[vegasrick]

As per my Habs-barometer, I'm certain now the Habs are through to Round 2 . Barring a disastrous meltdown, I can't imagine the Sens winning 4 games out of 5. It's just a question of how many games.

Oh, yeah, a meltdown.......Habs have never done that before.

[NewfoundlandHab]

Anderson and Chris Neil are in. Chaisson out for Ottawa.

[NewfoundlandHab]

Anderson has barely played in the last couple of months. We need to throw everything on net tonight.

[Sashaband]

^^^^ exactly. Throw everything including sticks, skates, and gloves at the net. Throw Neil in there too just for the hell of it.

[jennifer_rocket]

Anderson has barely played in the last couple of months. We need to throw everything on net tonight.

He had decent numbers this year. 2.49 GGA and 0.923 save percentage. He's definitely been hot in the post-season before. Hopefully he has a poor game and Ottawa sink into a really deep hole.

[PuckPundit]

Ooh.... Craig "I stopped 50 shots against Habs" Anderson is in ..... Shoot high boys. Different goal corner against Anderson.

And Chris "Hit them, Hit them" Neil in. Hmm. Going to be a bruising contest.

[tonydoiron]

Pivotal game, folks. I would like nothing more than a 3-0 series lead, but the boys are going to have to play a 60 minute game AND get the first goal tonight. There is nothing more unpredictable than desperation hockey. The Sens have been the kings of desperation hockey this year. GO HABS GO!!!

[Guest habs1952]

Habs need to score a goal (two would be better) early and set the tone of the game. Force Ottawa to stick to hockey.

[tonydoiron]

Agreed. Get Ottawa's backs against the wall as quickly as possible. At the risk of echoing all fans everywhere, they have to stay out of the box. Especially Emelin, as he is often the main offender.

[HabsRuleForever]

The Sens are going to come out flying, we must weather the storm & cash in when given the opportunity.

[jennifer_rocket]

Hopefully there are a large contingent of Montreal fans in the building. Maybe we'll have the fan momentum at points in the game!

[kinot-1]

Anderson has made just four appearances since injuring his right hand on Jan. 21 — allowing 14 goals in those starts and losing three of them.

It will be Neil’s first game since Feb. 14, when he broke his left thumb in a fight.

IMO, Cameron has backed himself into a corner. If Anderson loses tonight,,,who does Cameron go with in game 4?

[Guest]

Well',,,i don't know about us getting off to a good start. Haven't seen much of that in the 1st period all year. Survive the 1st seems to be our battle cry.

[kinot-1]

Well',,,i don't know about us getting off to a good start. Haven't seen much of that in the 1st period all year. Survive the 1st seems to be our battle cry.

Then doncha think it's about time we did?

[southernhabfan]

Oh, yeah, a meltdown.......Habs have never done that before.

ha ha

Then doncha think it's about time we did?

Amen

[Guest]

Then doncha think it's about time we did?

I certainly do, but as long as we get the W, i can live with being behind after the first.

[vegasrick]

Anderson has made just four appearances since injuring his right hand on Jan. 21 — allowing 14 goals in those starts and losing three of them.

It will be Neil’s first game since Feb. 14, when he broke his left thumb in a fight.

IMO, Cameron has backed himself into a corner. If Anderson loses tonight,,,who does Cameron go with in game 4?

Then doncha think it's about time we did?

You were gone for a while, so I'm making up for lost time.

[kinot-1]

You were gone for a while, so I'm making up for lost time.

You coulda used bananas, ya know.