kinot-1 Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 IT'S TONITE THOSE PESKY LITTLE FLIGHTLESS BIRDS FROM THE ANTARCTIC (and South Africa) WILL BE AT THE BELL CENTER TO TAKE ON OUR HABS. 7:00 PM CBC, TVAS, TSN Radio 690 THE USUAL STUFF Montreal looks to post back-to-back wins for the first time since late November. The Canadiens are 4 for 48 on the power play in their last 16 games. Special teams have recently been a strong point for Pittsburgh (19-16-5), which has held opponents without a goal in 20 power-play opportunities over its last eight and is 10 for 28 (35.7 percent) on its own chances in the previous nine. Forwards Bryan Rust and Tom Kuhnhackl took part in practice Friday after being recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. Rust skated at left wing on the third line and Kuhnhackl on the right with Nick Bonino as their center. Rust, 23, has one goal in 19 games with Pittsburgh over the past two seasons; Kuhnhackl, 23, is looking to make his NHL debut. "Kuhnhackl's good with puck possession. He can help with the puck on the wall below the hash marks," coach Mike Sullivan said in comments tweeted by the Penguins. Forward Sergei Plotnikov skated as an extra. Pittsburgh comes off being swept in a home-and-home by the defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks. "Lots of mistakes, but … if we play right, we can win," forward Evgeni Malkin said. Goalie Marc-Andre Fleury is 1-1-1 with a .934 save percentage in three starts since returning from a concussion. Defenseman Jeff Petry will not be in the lineup. He missed practice Friday with a lower-body injury and is day-to-day. Greg Pateryn will take his place. Montreal kept its forward lines intact from a 2-1 win against the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday. Fleischmann, who played the first 41 games this season, will be a healthy scratch for the second straight. Goalie Mike Condon will get the start. Condon has won three straight, allowing five total goals with a .943 save percentage, after losing seven consecutive decisions from Dec. 3-26. The Canadiens are trying to string together consecutive wins for the first time since they won four in a row from Nov. 20-27. "It's time for us to play the right way for a couple of games in a row," captain Max Pacioretty said in comments tweeted by the Canadiens. The first three games in their previous win streak were started by goalie Carey Price [lower body]; he isn't expected back before the All-Star break, coach Michel Therrien confirmed Friday. The Montreal Canadiens and Pittsburgh Penguins have split two games this season at Consol Energy Center. Canadiens forward Tomas Fleischmann scored 5:20 into the third period for a 3-2 win on Oct. 13. Penguins forwards David Perron and Sidney Crosby scored in the shootout for a 4-3 win on Nov. 11. Habs Special Teams: PP is 18.6% PK is 84.8% PPO, 140 TSH, 138 I can't believe it's not butter is a healthy scratch. Pitts Special Teams; PP is 18.7% PK is 87.4% PPO, 134 TSH 131 kinot'-1's GDT Record 10-6-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennifer_rocket Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Nice GDT Kinot. Hopefully your record improves to 11-6-1 after tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marathon.Man Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 GO HABS GO!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs_93 Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Refs are Steve Kozari (#40) and Dan O'Rourke (#9). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicochetII Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Thanks kinot! I didn't realize Fleury was back already, or that Condon had been doing so well. Goalie battle!? Pittsburgh must be aware of our luck with opposition callups, so they doubled down. Eep! All I can think when I look at your GDT post is "Whee!" ... "Whee!" ... "Whee!". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted January 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Thanks everyone . Let's hope the boys have turned the corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs_93 Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 5/10 game running statistics for Montréal and Pittsburgh:MTL Last 5:5-on-5 Corsi For: 50.12%PDO: 103.3GD: 2MTL Last 10:5-on-5 Corsi For: 53.34%PDO: 96.2GD: -12PIT Last 5:5-on-5 Corsi For: 47.17%PDO: 98.4GD: 3PIT Last 10:5-on-5 Corsi For: 53.12%PDO: 98.3GD: 2Cumulative 5-on-5 Corsi For and PDO: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted January 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Hey, 93,,,,,that's exactly what I've been waiting for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegasrick Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Hey, 93,,,,,that's exactly what I've been waiting for. Oh.....I thought you were waiting for this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted January 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Oh.....I thought you were waiting for this: Here's what I've been waiting for. I'd love to see you run naked into a cholla cactus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennifer_rocket Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Has anyone watched Making a Murderer on Netflix? Just started watching it today. Pretty interesting series so far. I'm about 3 hours in. EDIT: And, ya know... Go Habs (or something). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernhabfan Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Time to play for the season boys..make out this is the last game of the season and you will be knocked out of the playoffs if you lose. Need some motivation I guess... Has anyone watched Making a Murderer on Netflix? Just started watching it today. Pretty interesting series so far. I'm about 3 hours in. EDIT: And, ya know... Go Habs (or something). Might join you IF the game suddenly slides away quickly for the wrong side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegasrick Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Here's what I've been waiting for. I'd love to see you run naked into a cholla cactus. Meh.....it's not all it's "cacted" up to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernhabfan Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Meh.....it's not all it's "cacted" up to be. Still think you ought to pass out towels with that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegasrick Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Coon-hackle making his debut tonight (these names!)......probably get the game-winner, but will no doubt get his first NHL goal against the Habs. Guaranteed. I'm already blaming kinot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted January 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Meh.....it's not all it's "cacted" up to be. Ahhhh,,,, do it anyway,,,, just for laughs. Coon-hackle making his debut tonight (these names!)......probably get the game-winner, but will no doubt get his first NHL goal against the Habs. Guaranteed. I'm already blaming kinot. I'm glad that's outta the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennifer_rocket Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Coon-hackle making his debut tonight (these names!)......probably get the game-winner, but will no doubt get his first NHL goal against the Habs. Guaranteed. I'm already blaming kinot. TPSOBK. The perpetual state of blaming Kinot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegasrick Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 I'm glad that's outta the way. Yes.....out of the way.....no one will be blaming kinot for the rest of the game. I blame kinot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennifer_rocket Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Jeez. Didn't they used to drop the puck at, like, 7:08 or something? EDIT: At least my crush is singing the anthems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted January 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Coon-hackle making his debut tonight (these names!)......probably get the game-winner, but will no doubt get his first NHL goal against the Habs. Guaranteed. I'm already blaming kinot. Must be a southern boy. Prolly got his name from coon-hackling,,, a method of trapping raccoons bare handed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegasrick Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 I heard Rene Rancourt was abducted by aliens, but they brought him back when they heard him sing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted January 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Jeez. Didn't they used to drop the puck at, like, 7:08 or something? EDIT: At least my crush is singing the anthems. Yupp,,,, pretty soon it'll be at 7:20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennifer_rocket Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Game on! Yupp,,,, pretty soon it'll be at 7:20. Maybe they can add some extra TV commercials before puck drop, or some movie trailers, or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegasrick Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Wow....Sara Diamond was even better than she usually is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted January 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Jeez. Didn't they used to drop the puck at, like, 7:08 or something? EDIT: At least my crush is singing the anthems. No,,, this is your crush JR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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