Sun, Dec 9 6:00 PM ET Montreal @ Chicago SN, SN1, NBCSCH, RDS

[H_T_L]

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The Canadiens can put together their second three-game winning streak of the season. In their first such string, Claude Julien's troops beat the Pittsburgh Penguins, Detroit Red Wings, and St. Louis Blues starting October 13. This will be the first of two meetings between the Habs and Hawks, with the second taking place on March 16 at the Bell Centre.

The Blackhawks are going through a rough patch of late, having lost six consecutive games. Jeremy Colliton's squad only won three games in November and have yet to taste victory in December. Acquired from the Arizona Coyotes on November 25 in exchange for Nick Schmaltz, centerman Dylan Strome is enjoying some success with his new team. The forward has three goals in his first six games for Chicago.

[CaptWelly]

Go HABS GO!!!!

I may have to be careful yelling that this afternoon as my brother and I will be in enemy territory at the United Center for the game today!!!  We'll be along center ice ….just up at the top in Section 334 , so I don't think  they'll pan that high , but if they do you may see a couple of HABS colors blended in! 

GO HABS GO!!!

[H_T_L]

These were the D pairings at practice yesterday so it doesn't look like Juulsen will play.

Kulak - Weber
Schlemko - Petry
Reilly - Benn
Juulsen

[H_T_L]

Just now, CaptWelly said:

Go HABS GO!!!!

I may have to be careful yelling that this afternoon as my brother and I will be in enemy territory at the United Center for the game today!!!  We'll be along center ice ….just up at the top in Section 334 , so I don't think  they'll pan that high , but if they do you may see a couple of HABS colors blended in! 

GO HABS GO!!!

Let's hope they give you something to cheer for. These Hawks should be a hungry team. Enjoy the game.

[kinot-2]

Thanks HTL, I was just gathering some info.

 

The Blackhawks are on a six-game losing streak following an eight-game losing streak earlier this season. They are the only team in the NHL with two separate losing streaks of at least six games this season. They had just two six-game losing streaks in the last 10 seasons combined.

Chicago ranks dead last in power-play percentage at 11.5 percent while the Canadiens are just ahead at 14.1 percent, third lowest in the NHL. The Blackhawks have converted just one of their 23 power-play opportunities in their last nine games.

Chicago will take an NHL-worst minus-30 goal differential into Sunday's game and has struggled throughout the season to score, which -- coupled with the Blackhawks' inability to contain opposing teams -- has led to predictable results.

[Habberwacky]

Looks like the new coach is fitting in fine as he and Queneville have produced nice long losing streaks. Getting older and slower cause the big guns can't skate any more with all that money in their pockets. Always liked the Blackhawks, but if Crawford doesn't win it for them, and he hasn't looked  to good lately.  These are the games we have to start winning.  I believe Bergevin is trying to make a steal of a deal out there as Chicago could help us out on defense or forward.  Unfortunately Alzner's contract is taking up our cap space. Chicago should be looking to dump some big players this year as it isn't going to get any better. Bergy would be wise not to wait to the trade deadline if he can grab something now. Go Habs Go!

[kinot-2]

No excuse for not watching (unless you're working). Not too late and not too early.

 

[Born-To-Be-A-Hab]

The habs got to keep winning because the penguins ,rangers,and huricanes hot on their tales.

 

[H_T_L]

2 hours ago, kinot-2 said:

No excuse for not watching (unless you're working). Not too late and not too early.

 

You would think? Tried my best to get out of a dinner thing tonight, but couldn't pull it off. Going to miss most, if not all, of this one.

[kinot-2]

18 minutes ago, H_T_L said:

You would think? Tried my best to get out of a dinner thing tonight, but couldn't pull it off. Going to miss most, if not all, of this one.

And it's one of the few that won't be on delay. 

 

[kinot-2]

1 hour ago, Born-To-Be-A-Hab said:

The habs got to keep winning because the penguins ,rangers,and huricanes hot on their tales.

 

Or tails as the case may be.

[kinot-2]

No changes in the line up.

[H_T_L]

Going to tape this one to watch when i get home. Hope it's worth it.

[maas_art]

This anthem singer just sang Oh Canada the way i think Adam Sandler would sing it in one of his voices. 

[kinot-2]

Ok,,, I guess I'll have to cheer for all of the members that can't be with us/me.

Just now, maas_art said:

This anthem singer just sang Oh Canada the way i think Adam Sandler would sing it in one of his voices. 

I thought he was terrible. 

 

[kinot-2]

I expect a big game from Shaw. 

[kinot-2]

Looked like Benn got clipped. 

[kinot-2]

PK,,,, Go, Byron. 

[kinot-2]

[Habberwacky]

Nice rush. Drouin staying dangerous, YESSSS Domi!!!!

[HabsRuleForever]

[kinot-2]

Nice start.

 

[kinot-2]

[HabsRuleForever]

[kinot-2]

WOO-HOOOOOOOOOOOO