kinot-2 Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 IT'S ANOTHER SUNNY DAY IN FLORIDA, SO WHAT'S BETTER THAN TO HAVE ANOTHER GAME IN FLORIDA? TONIGHT, THE HABS TAKE ON THE FLORIDA PANTHERS 7:30 PM ET CANADIENS @ PANTHERS FS-F, SNE, RDS, TSN 690 Radio. Less than a week has passed since the Canadiens and Panthers last met at the Bell Centre, with the result that evening being a 6-2 rout that would clinch a playoff berth for the Habs. Days later, the Habs travel to Sunrise in hopes of a repeat; this time with an opportunity to lock up the Atlantic Division title and a likely first-round playoff matchup with the New York Rangers. A four-game win streak has seen the Canadiens shoot ahead in the division race, while four consecutive losses have led to the Senators dropping to third behind the surging Maple Leafs. With four games in six days to close out the regular season this week, the Habs will have little rest heading into the post-season. Of course, with the momentum they’ve been riding since the beginning of March, that might just be a positive. It’s a different story altogether in Florida, where the Panthers are looking to snap a four-game losing streak tonight on home ice. After being eliminated from playoff contention by the Habs last time out, however, at this point games mean little for anyone but players with something to prove. The Canadiens were all over the Panthers last week, and it was reflected on the scoreboard. A 6-2 win was a fitting scoreline for a game the Habs managed to take control of, and one that has doubtlessly added to the confidence of a team that is rolling into the playoffs. Can the Habs win a fifth straight as they continue their road trip in Florida? Stuff to digest: Thornton is a healthy scratch. If habs win they clinch the Atlantic division title. Going down to the game? Be prepared to pay $58 for a seat in the middle of the ice 20 rows up. kinot's GDT Record 20-13-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HabsRuleForever Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Thanks kinot. Let's get those two points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-2 Posted April 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 3 minutes ago, HabsRuleForever said: Thanks kinot. Let's get those two points. YW. Here's their team photo, could be the largest in NHL history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-2 Posted April 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Breaking news, TSN reporting that Weber is out with a LBI. Not a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HabsRuleForever Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 1 hour ago, kinot-2 said: Breaking news, TSN reporting that Weber is out with a LBI. Not a joke. He will miss two games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs=stanleycup Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Lindgren likely gets the start tonight. http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/latest-news/2017/4/3/15161942/habs-practice-notes-charlie-lindgren-to-start-versus-florida-habs-lines-montoya-injury-panthers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs1952 Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 1 hour ago, kinot-2 said: YW. Here's their team photo, could be the largest in NHL history. Way too many suits in the front row. And 4 goalies?? This looks more like a keepsake photo for a business closing up shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maas_art Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Amazing what a week or so difference makes. after those terrible losses between the Ottawa games we looked like we could end up a wild card team but now we can clinch 1st with a win tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maas_art Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 2 hours ago, kinot-2 said: Breaking news, TSN reporting that Weber is out with a LBI. Not a joke. Interesting. At first i thought it was a subtle way to get him some games off but the part about "will fly back to montreal and meet with team doctors" is a bit concerning. We definitely need a healthy Weber come playoff time. Wonder if this is something he's been dealing with (injury) for a while but decided now he should rest up before the second season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H_T_L Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 3 hours ago, kinot-2 said: YW. Here's their team photo, could be the largest in NHL history. I see they got all the fans to stay after a game for a picture. Actually,,,,,i think that's way above their normal average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H_T_L Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 2 hours ago, kinot-2 said: Breaking news, TSN reporting that Weber is out with a LBI. Not a joke. Si is Benn back tonight or did they call somebody up?? Never mind,,,, i see Nesterov is in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H_T_L Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Habs=stanleycup said: Lindgren likely gets the start tonight. http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/latest-news/2017/4/3/15161942/habs-practice-notes-charlie-lindgren-to-start-versus-florida-habs-lines-montoya-injury-panthers I would have preferred to start Price, to increase our chances to end this race tonight. Weber out also doesn't help the cause. I would have given Charlie the Sabres and Detroit (if Monty isn't back). That leaves Tampa at home as a playoff tuneup for Carey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTed3 Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 40 minutes ago, H_T_L said: I would have preferred to start Price, to increase our chances to end this race tonight. Weber out also doesn't help the cause. I would have given Charlie the Sabres and Detroit (if Monty isn't back). That leaves Tampa at home as a playoff tuneup for Carey. Well we need to find two points somewhere, that's all. Preferably not the last game of the season, so would be nice to get it here or in Buffalo. I like Lindgren though, I think he's pretty solid for a youngster with little NHL experience. Hopefully the offence shows up tonight, that'll be the key... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OntarioPriceFan31 Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Im going to the Habs/Sabres game on Wednesday and I am really hoping Price gets the start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-2 Posted April 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 19 minutes ago, OntarioPriceFan31 said: Im going to the Habs/Sabres game on Wednesday and I am really hoping Price gets the start! Well, it "would" be a 3 day rest for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H_T_L Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 48 minutes ago, OntarioPriceFan31 said: Im going to the Habs/Sabres game on Wednesday and I am really hoping Price gets the start! I was thinking of going too but didn't count on Price starting. May have to think harder now. I imagine tickets won't be too hard to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-2 Posted April 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Lines: Pacioretty-Danault-Radulov; Byron-Plekanec-Gallagher; Galchenyuk-Shaw-Lehkonen; Martinsen, Ott-King Defence pairs: Markov-Petry, Beaulieu-Emelin; Davidson-Nesterov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernhabfan Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 1 hour ago, kinot-2 said: Lines: Pacioretty-Danault-Radulov; Byron-Plekanec-Gallagher; Galchenyuk-Shaw-Lehkonen; Martinsen, Ott-King Defence pairs: Markov-Petry, Beaulieu-Emelin; Davidson-Nesterov What time do you take over and get to play some minutes??????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-2 Posted April 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 1 minute ago, southernhabfan said: What time do you take over and get to play some minutes??????????? Just waiting for the call, loosening up and staying positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernhabfan Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Just now, kinot-2 said: Just waiting for the call, loosening up and staying positive. Great!! I hoped you sharpened your skates this time....and I understand that you have skates that you have to tie with Duct Tape??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-2 Posted April 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 4 minutes ago, southernhabfan said: Great!! I hoped you sharpened your skates this time....and I understand that you have skates that you have to tie with Duct Tape??? Heck, they've been sharpened for months now. Duct tape works for everything,,, even skates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-2 Posted April 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Looks like snail feed tonite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernhabfan Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 4 minutes ago, kinot-2 said: Looks like snail feed tonite. Turtle feed you mean>>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-2 Posted April 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 3 minutes ago, southernhabfan said: Turtle feed you mean>>> Uh, ya,,, last Thurs, I was 1 1/2 min. behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-2 Posted April 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Refs for tonite are: Jean Hebert (#15)Tim Peel (#20) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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