Ahead of the season opener, Craig Berube discussed Matias Maccelli’s opportunity on the top line, Nick Robertson making the opening-night lineup, Easton Cowan remaining with the team, and the challenge against the Canadiens. It is a big opportunity for Matias Maccelli right out of the gate. How many games will you give him to find […]
The post Craig Berube on Nick Robertson making the Leafs’ opening night lineup: “He worked extremely hard and played well… He des...
From Maple Leafs Hotstove
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The 2019 draft pick finally made his NHL debut - and it was worth the wait. Winger Lukáš Rousek became the second member of the 2019 Buffalo Sabres draft class to reach the NHL on Monday night, making his debut in a shootout loss to the Montreal Canadiens . (The other member of that draft class to play in the NHL so far is, of course, Dylan Cozens.)
Rousek’s long-awaited debut certainly didn’t disappoint, as he scored his first NHL goal on his...
From Die By The Blade
| almost 3 years ago
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Buffalo blows third period lead, can’t close out game. Score: Sabres: 3 Canadiens: 4 (SO)
Shots: BUF: 33 MTL: 41
Buffalo Sabres Goals: Lukas Rousek (1), JJ Peterka (10), Riley Stillman (1)
Montreal Canadiens Goals: Jordan Harris (4), Alex Belzile (6), Brendan Gallagher (6), Michael Pezzetta (SO Winner)
Plus 1: Rousek Rips First One In
After Jordan Harris scored a backhander on Eric Comrie just 1:22 into the first period, Lukas Rousek a...
From Die By The Blade
| almost 3 years ago
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Game 73
Buffalo Sabres (35-31-6) vs. Montreal Canadiens (29-38-6)
Puck Drop: 7:00 PM EST | KeyBank Center | Buffalo, NY
TV: MSG
Radio: WGR 550
SB Nation Habs Blog: Habs Eyes on the Prize
From Die By The Blade
| almost 3 years ago
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The Habs come to town on the heels of a big win over Columbus, despite a struggling season. Game 73
Buffalo Sabres (35-31-6) vs. Montreal Canadiens (29-38-6)
Puck Drop: 7:00 PM EST | KeyBank Center | Buffalo, NY
TV: MSG
Radio: WGR 550
SB Nation Habs Blog: Habs Eyes on the Prize
Know Your Opponent
Montreal Canadiens
Record: 29-38-6 | 64 PTS
Division Ranking: 8th in Atlantic Division
Last Game: 8-2 win over Columbus
Last 10: 3-...
From Die By The Blade
| almost 3 years ago
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What is going on with this team? It’s been a while since Blues fans have been treated to a stretch of play this putrid. What began as a good effort loss to the Winnipeg Jets last week has slid into an absolute dumpster fire in which it looks like the Blues are actively trying to lose games.
Their 6-2 loss against the Nashville Predators was bad, but their 7-4 loss on Saturday night against the Montreal Canadiens was atrocious. A blown 3-1 lead sl...
From St. Louis Game Time
| about 3 years ago
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The streaking Montreal Canadiens look to complete a two-game home sweep of the Calgary Flames on Saturday with the Habs favoured on the NHL odds.
From Sports Interaction
| almost 5 years ago
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