#11 wins it!

[Et le But]

Actual puck possession by this incarnation of the Habs is of better quality than under Martin, and the passing of this team is way better than I've seen for any prolonged stretch during the Martin era.

To be fair, Martin never had Pacioretty during a prolonged stretch.

 

[Talks to Goalposts]

Actual puck possession by this incarnation of the Habs is of better quality than under Martin, and the passing of this team is way better than I've seen for any prolonged stretch during the Martin era.

Go back and watch a game from Pacioretty period 2010-11, or early 2011-12 ( i suggest the match they lost against the Sabres). The puck possession principles aren't that far off.

The key difference is that Martin era teams relied more on breaking up the oppositon's own breakout to produce fast counter strikes while this group depends more on an aggressive defensive zone system coupled with their own fast breakouts. Therrien's system looks more aggressive, but it actually one more geared at preventing opposition offense rather than creating it for the Habs. Habs are just as dependant on a lower minute line that gets used in managed situations to make up the gap in 5 on 5 scoring this year as they were back then, just now its based on Galchenyuk rather than Desharnais.

 

[Dharvey33]

I ed in my pants.

 

[Habsfan2992]

Guys!!! you got outplayed tonight What's the big deal??? you killed us the 2 games prior!! Look at it this way...if you didn't out play us the 2 times prior you would be playing a team that has only lost TWO times in this season, so what would your expectations be if you lost your 1st 2 meetings?? Don't be so damn cocky..the Habs are a good team this year...DEAL WITH IT! ***** happens and you have to respect that Montreal was going to come out heavy tonight.......it happens. Good game from a rivalry.

 

[BobbyFischer*]

Is it just me btw or does it KIND OF feel like Ryder never left?

Idk, I guess it's just nostalgia.. it's a weird feeling though.

 

[Leo Getz]

Weeeeeeeee. Went to a bar and cheered them on. Lovely.

Eat it Leafs. Your big bad team did nothing but take penalties.

 

[Habssince89]

I'm excited for Ryder to gel with people. Also, our 3rd period was our best, that feels so good.

 

[David71]

what were the lineups for todays game?

 

[legendinblue]

Hey guys, great game from your boys. Well deserved win.

cheers

 

[Fish on The Sand]

Actual puck possession by this incarnation of the Habs is of better quality than under Martin, and the passing of this team is way better than I've seen for any prolonged stretch during the Martin era.

This is almost exclusively because of a healthy Markov. Therrien has already had Markov for almost as many games this season as Martin had Markov in 2 and a half years.

 

[Habaneros]

Leafs wont make playoffs....

 

[PricePkPatch*]

1) What is that thread started on the main board? Was it deleted?


2) Someone mentioned yesterday that Subban and Price almost had a private celebration. I totally missed that, someone remembers what he was talking about?

 

[Habaneros]

1) What is that thread started on the main board? Was it deleted?


2) Someone mentioned yesterday that Subban and Price almost had a private celebration. I totally missed that, someone remembers what he was talking about?

loved it...Subban gave a big (Woooooooo) as he stepped off.....

It was the low five they want stopped,nothin wrong with high fives..lol

 

[Kikizaz]

This is almost exclusively because of a healthy Markov. Therrien has already had Markov for almost as many games this season as Martin had Markov in 2 and a half years.

Well with the obvious exception that Markov has ben nowhere near as good as he was the 1st time Therrien had him. Markov was a legit top 10D then. As much as I might like it, his defence has been usually poor this season. His offense has been pretty good, considering the injuries.

 

[Kikizaz]

Also, I am going to eat the worlds biggest crow, Michel Therrien CAN coach.

Montreal is playing some of the most in sync hockey in years.

 

[Analyzer*]

Habs got a bit lucky on the botched faceoff by the linesman. They've. Web screwing up all season long

 

[Account Terminated]

First goal was complete fluke. Second goal was Scrivens being Scrivens. Third goal was a beautiful tip by AGally. Patches second goal was an absolute laser beam. Gio with the empty netter.

Happy with the win. Team played well, finally got some bounces going their way and Price stood his ground after the two goals he gave up.

 

[Tuggy]

Beauty game last night and once again dominated from start to finish. Even Kaberle played half decent and shot the puck!

This team works very hard every night and the results show it. Probably not the most skilled and the not the biggest but they work hard and play structured.

Big weekend coming up with the Pens and Bruins. Should be good!

 

[Halifaxhab*]

aaaahhhhhhhh! satisfying. I swaggered into the office this morning with a big poop eating grin....and not one word was uttered from all those annoying leaf fans today....yeaterday, non stop chirping....today, the little birdies refuse to even look up from the floor.

 

[windycity]

That EN goal still counts against Scrivens. That`s just mean.

Why wouldn't it, he was totally out of position . . .

 

[Habs Icing]

I don't know what to make of the Leafs. They always get off to a great start and then go away...

They're like Willy Coyote who runs off the cliff, hovers in mid air for a few secs and then realizes he's going against the laws of gravity. The same with the Leafs. When they realize they're going against the laws of nature they fall.

 

[PricePkPatch*]

Why wouldn't it, he was totally out of position . . .

I sure hope it'll wake up Gionta the same way the Ward Fluke Goal woke up Pacioretty.

 

[HTTP 400]

Also, I am going to eat the worlds biggest crow, Michel Therrien CAN coach.

Montreal is playing some of the most in sync hockey in years.

I too was very doubtful when he was hired.

And IMO, it's just the beginning. MT is also doing a tremendous job with the kids witch will bring dividends for many years.

I know some people hate the way he uses Subban, but he's working with the kid, not against him.

 

[PhysicX]

I too was very doubtful when he was hired.

And IMO, it's just the beginning. MT is also doing a tremendous job with the kids witch will bring dividends for many years.

I know some people hate the way he uses Subban, but he's working with the kid, not against him.

I don't remember the last time I've seen 'which' being spelled that way. hehehehe made me laugh hard.

 

[JusticeBeaver]

My highlight of the night, the price-grabo stare down after the penalty shot.

After reading stubbs article this morning about the girl who traveled from Austrailia to see some habs games, and because the nature of my mind, I just have to post this quote.

three guys coming at you … so much adrenalin.†- See more at: http://www.montrealgazette.com/spor...+Habs/8025230/story.html#sthash.UdCsyduX.dpuf