Pre-Game Talk: Big weekend ahead - Sat vs Buf Sun @ Car

[Tuggy]

So big weekend coming with major playoff implications.

Home game on Saturday against Buffalo (2-7-1 in L10) who is struggling. Need to win this game obviously.

Then travel to Carolina on Sunday for a massive 4 point game.

Standings as of today, the Habs sit 2 points behind Carolina but they have a game in hand. One point up on Columbus, even games played.

Carolina does play Saturday as well vs the Wild, so two home games this weekend for them (no travel). And unfortunately the Wild play tonight in Washington, so back-to-back for them on the road.

Columbus doesn't play Saturday but they play Sunday in Vancouver. Canucks also play Saturday but it's at home, so same situation for them as Carolina (no travel).

Big question is goaltending...my expectation is Price in both games. Price is a horse, so I don't have a huge issue with it, but could Saturday be a chance to give him a rest? Give Lindgren a shot? Have zero confidence in Niemi.

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[Lshap]

I'm getting whiplash trying to follow this team. We're in the playoffs, we're out of the playoffs, wait - now we're back in again, four-goal games, can't score for ****. A good story always has the unexpected and the dramatic ending -- I have to give this team credit for telling a helluva story this year!

 

[Habs Halifax]

I'm getting whiplash trying to follow this team. We're in the playoffs, we're out of the playoffs, wait - now we're back in again, four-goal games, can't score for ****. A good story always has the unexpected and the dramatic ending -- I have to give this team credit for telling a helluva story this year!

Habs are resilient this year! The pride/rebound year continues

 

[Lshap]

Habs are resilient this year! The pride/rebound year continues

Yeah, they get major props for last night's effort. Looked like the unholy hand of the refs was pressing down on them, but they refused to let up. Fun game to watch!

 

[Habs Halifax]

Yeah, they get major props for last night's effort. Looked like the unholy hand of the refs was pressing down on them, but they refused to let up. Fun game to watch!

Thomson killing off those penalties in the 1st was huge. If the Islanders maintained possession and scored, game could of been much different.

 

[Kotkaniemi15]

price both games. we cant take the sabres lightly remeber what happened in anaheim?? @Kotkaniemi15

 

[Kotkaniemi15]

Thomson killing off those penalties in the 1st was huge. If the Islanders maintained possession and scored, game could of been much different.

thanks for the compliment, i do my best on the PK

 

[Habs Halifax]

thanks for the compliment, i do my best on the PK

They way you turned your body and protected the puck shifting one way and then other was impressive. Wish the Habs skilled players were able to do this! Too bad you lack offensive skill? haha

 

[Saundies]

Sabres always play us hard for some reason. Carolina is going to be a war on the road.

Both winnable games though, IMO. See which version of the team shows up.

 

[Tyson]

So big weekend coming with major playoff implications.

Home game on Saturday against Buffalo (2-7-1 in L10) who is struggling. Need to win this game obviously.

Then travel to Carolina on Sunday for a massive 4 point game.

Standings as of today, the Habs sit 2 points behind Carolina but they have a game in hand. One point up on Columbus, even games played.

Carolina does play Saturday as well vs the Wild, so two home games this weekend for them (no travel). And unfortunately the Wild play tonight in Washington, so back-to-back for them on the road.

Columbus doesn't play Saturday but they play Sunday in Vancouver. Canucks also play Saturday but it's at home, so same situation for them as Carolina (no travel).

Big question is goaltending...my expectation is Price in both games. Price is a horse, so I don't have a huge issue with it, but could Saturday be a chance to give him a rest? Give Lindgren a shot? Have zero confidence in Niemi.

I think Columbus will have their hands full against the Canucks.

I also think Price plays both games, Niemi is done and to be fair to Lindgren, playing him against Carolina is a major set up for failure.
Ride the thoroughbred

 

[Kotkaniemi15]

They way you turned your body and protected the puck shifting one way and then other was impressive. Wish the Habs skilled players were able to do this! Too bad you lack offensive skill? haha

 

[Uncle Gary]

Price has to start both games. No way around it.

 

[S Bah]

Thanks to the Oilers(beating Columbus 4-1), Zach Kassian & Connor McDavid still fighting for a playoff spot as are our Habs. Hope springs eternal that the Vancouver Canucks hand Columbus their 3rd straight loss.
Then our Habs keep on the winning streak through the weekend. Giving them a 5point lead on Columbus going into Florida on Tuesday.(Florida plays back to back games Monday & Tuesday.)

Go Habs Go!!!...

 

[Kotkaniemi15]

Thanks to the Oilers(beating Columbus 4-1), Zach Kassian & Connor McDavid still fighting for a playoff spot as are our Habs. Hope springs eternal that the Vancouver Canucks hand Columbus their 3rd straight loss.
Then our Habs keep on the winning streak through the weekend. Giving them a 5point lead on Columbus going into Florida on Tuesday.(Florida plays back to back games Monday & Tuesday.)

Go Habs Go!!!...

Zack Kassian crashing his car on cote-st-luc road in 2016 i think. LOL

 

[Habs]

Yeah, they get major props for last night's effort. Looked like the unholy hand of the refs was pressing down on them, but they refused to let up. Fun game to watch!

Its as if the refs never pay a price for bad games. Could cost a team millions in lost revenue if a bad call goes either way and a PP goal or missed call means 2 critical points being lost.

 

[Censored Toad]

They need to win both... I think they win both.

 

[Runner77]

What the hell is going on with Montreal media?

Last night on AC, Guillaume Latendresse said that Drouin had the hands of a fairy. Not a magician, a fairy.

And now, I read Danny Dubé and he says this about Pricer: Carey Price, c'est une ballerine de 230 lb.

TRANSLATION: Carey Price is a 230 pound ballerina.

Carey Price: «une ballerine de 230 lb» - TVA Sports

What other feminine attributes lurk within this team and do they really need to be underscored?

 

[Runner77]

I'm getting whiplash trying to follow this team. ...

They'd better not lose this weekend or else ...

 

[Kotkaniemi15]

Zack Kassian crashing his car on cote-st-luc road in 2016 i think. LOL

Here's the picture of his wrecked truck on that street

 

[BLONG7]

Must win X 2 this weekend.

 

[HabsDood]

Here's the picture of his wrecked truck on that street

He wasn't driving. He was with two chicks..

 

[sheed36]

Mitch Melnick started his show with this Tom Petty song today and it fits the title of this thread so here it is.

 

[HabsDood]

I was thinking, good thing that Shaw looks healty and naughty, he has 2 cups, he been there, important part of this team moving forward...

 

[Krnage]

Can we expect 2 wins this weekend ?

 

[26Mats]

I'm not an expert on Carey Price's health and conditioning. He has had knee problems and therapy days.

Not sure if his knees are stiff the next day.

If there is any concern about him playing back to back and so many games in a row down the stretch, I have no problem starting Lindgren against Buffalo.