Tue, Mar 5 10:30 PM ET Montreal @ Los Angeles FS-W, TSN2, RDS, TSN 690 Radio

[habs_93]

Tonight, it's our Habs

versus the third worst team in the league, the Los Angeles Kings

I might even get to stay up for this one!

Is tonight the night we get the playoff push back on track?

GO HABS GO!

[jennifer_rocket]

I won't be watching this one. I'm on Newfoundland time... which is 4 1/2 hours ahead of the Pacific timezone. Go Habs!

[maas_art]

1 hour ago, habs_93 said:

Is tonight the night we get the playoff push back on track?

Gosh lets hope so. 

[H_T_L]

Likely going to miss most of this one tonight myself. One period,,,,, hope it's enough. Early mornings this week.

[H_T_L]

2 hours ago, maas_art said:

Gosh lets hope so. 

Let's also hope Price has fully recovered from his flu and will start.

[H_T_L]

CJ made one notable line change at practice on Monday, placing Paul Byron on a line with Max Domi and Andrew Shaw, while Jonathan Drouin was paired with Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Joel Armia. We'll likely see if that switch remains intact when the Canadiens hit the ice for Tuesday's morning skate in El Segundo at 1:45 p.m. ET.

[maas_art]

54 minutes ago, H_T_L said:

CJ made one notable line change at practice on Monday, placing Paul Byron on a line with Max Domi and Andrew Shaw, while Jonathan Drouin was paired with Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Joel Armia. We'll likely see if that switch remains intact when the Canadiens hit the ice for Tuesday's morning skate in El Segundo at 1:45 p.m. ET.

I liked JK and Drouin in the Pre-season.   I really think we need to give the kid some talent on his wings. Byron is great but he's a garage goal specialist, he's never jived well next to JK. 

Lines at practice were:

Tatar - Danault - Gallagher
Byron - Domi - Shaw
Drouin - Kotkaniemi - Armia
Lehkonen - Thompson - Weise

Extras: Hudon - Deslauriers - Peca - Weal

Mete - Weber
Benn - Petry
Kulak - Folin

Extra: Reilly

Not sure why Benn is playing in the top 4 still. He's been brutal every time we've had him higher than 3rd pair.  I know they want Folin in (and he looked good) but surely Kulak or Reilly next to Petry makes more sense? 

[kinot-2]

Claude Julien says Jesperi Kotkaniemi seems fatigued and less efficient of late. Scratching him vs. LA Kings.

[kinot-2]

4 hours ago, jennifer_rocket said:

I won't be watching this one. I'm on Newfoundland time... which is 4 1/2 hours ahead of the Pacific timezone. Go Habs!

 

1 hour ago, H_T_L said:

Likely going to miss most of this one tonight myself. One period,,,,, hope it's enough. Early mornings this week.

Well, I'll be here. Someone has to do the postings.

 

[maas_art]

16 minutes ago, kinot-2 said:

Claude Julien says Jesperi Kotkaniemi seems fatigued and less efficient of late. Scratching him vs. LA Kings.

Wow. For real?   

I guess if he needs rest then it makes sense but seems so odd to see him sitting for Weal.  I suppose in the end it will be good if he's better rested for the playoffs... but, will we make it there if he doesnt play? 

[H_T_L]

Price is a go for tonight

[BigTed3]

Yes, Weal in for JK... not sure I see signs of fatigue. He's been just as good in the 2nd half and far from being our worst forward. Drouin has been the guy playing lazy-looking hockey. Lehkonen has struggled to finish. Weise has been as negligible asset. There were other guys who probably could have come out first, and if JK is tired, wouldn't the upcoming B2B have made more sense as a game to sit?

[HabsAlways]

27 minutes ago, BigTed3 said:

Yes, Weal in for JK... not sure I see signs of fatigue. He's been just as good in the 2nd half and far from being our worst forward. Drouin has been the guy playing lazy-looking hockey. Lehkonen has struggled to finish. Weise has been as negligible asset. There were other guys who probably could have come out first, and if JK is tired, wouldn't the upcoming B2B have made more sense as a game to sit?

Kings are low in the standings, so today is the day you mess with your lineup and still think you can win regardless.

[dave186622]

Typical jullien separate drouin and domi after they're playing great together again

[campabee82]

30 minutes ago, dave186622 said:

Typical jullien separate drouin and domi after they're playing great together again

We never should have hired a former Bruin coach it goes against all that is the Canadiens LOL

[kinot-2]

The Kings are 1-6-3 in their last 10. It would be pathetic if we lost tonight. 

[ramcharger440]

Resting JK hmmmm i remember all those years ago being 18 i don't remember being fatigued all that much? i had a job school and hockey what i don't remember was sleeping....

[maas_art]

31 minutes ago, ramcharger440 said:

Resting JK hmmmm i remember all those years ago being 18 i don't remember being fatigued all that much? i had a job school and hockey what i don't remember was sleeping....

I used to have to walk uphill both ways to school, barefoot with my brothers and sister on my back!!  Kids today!!

[kinot-2]

14 minutes ago, maas_art said:

I used to have to walk uphill both ways to school, barefoot with my brothers and sister on my back!!  Kids today!!

Really? 

[habs1952]

55 minutes ago, maas_art said:

I used to have to walk uphill both ways to school, barefoot with my brothers and sister on my back!!  Kids today!!

Snowflake! I had to do it in 4 feet of snow!

[maas_art]

3 minutes ago, habs1952 said:

Snowflake! I had to do it in 4 feet of snow!

Snow! You were luck to have snow! We use to have to walk on lava!

But you know, we were happy in those days... 

 

[BigTed3]

Boston beats Carolina in OT... 1 pt for us at least, only good news of the night.

[H_T_L]

Really need these two points to keep pace tonight. Everything that could have gone wrong did go wrong, with the exception of the Carolina game,,, yet they still got the loser point.

[kinot-2]

7 minutes ago, H_T_L said:

Really need these two points to keep pace tonight. Everything that could have gone wrong did go wrong, with the exception of the Carolina game,,, yet they still got the loser point.

Canes lose to the ruins in OT

Isles win in a SO

Pitts wins in OT

CLB wins in a SO

Annnd we're out of the POs. 

[H_T_L]

13 minutes ago, kinot-2 said:

 

Annnd we're out of the POs. 

Once again, this Western trip is a crucial part of the season. Ideally we come home with 4 of 6 points (or more). Lose all 3 and we're in deep do do.