GDT: Game 18 - CBJ at MTL - 12 Nov, 7pm

[Viqsi]

Last game of the road trip. Captain confirmed out. Elvis confirmed in.

Projected lineup per bluejackets.com:

Projected Lineup
(Subject to change)

Alexandre Texier - Pierre-Luc Dubois - Cam Atkinson
Sonny Milano - Boone Jenner - Josh Anderson
Gustav Nyquist - Alexander Wennberg - Oliver Bjorkstrand
Eric Robinson - Riley Nash - Emil Bemstrom

Zach Werenski - Seth Jones
Vladislav Gavrikov - David Savard
Scott Harrington - Dean Kukan

Elvis Merzlikins (confirmed starter)
Joonas Korpisalo

Scratches: Kole Sherwood, Nick Foligno (suspension), Adam Clendening

Roster Report: With Foligno out, Robinson could enter the lineup after being recalled Sunday. Tortorella also said Monday that Merzlikins will start in place of Korpisalo after the latter's frustration reaction to giving up a goal late in the game vs. the Avs.

canadiens.nhl.com, in addition to a preview article, has this as its lineup, based on their morning skate:

Drouin - Danault - Gallagher
Byron - Domi - Armia
Tatar - Suzuki - Lehkonen
Poehling - Thompson - Cousins
Kotkaniemi - Weal

Mete - Folin
Chiarot - Petry
Kulak - Fleury
Reilly

Price
Kinkaid

Scoresheet links (they'll work later tonight):
Game Summary - overall team info
Event Summary - player-specific info

Highlights of the Habs' last game:

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[Madifer]

Lets enter that famously crazy building and beat their asses.

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Not sure how I feel about starting Elvis in this building. But we'll see i guess. I can't wait to see how many pages of fire Torts is in this GDT.

 

[Cyclones Rock]

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Hopefully that and not this:

 

[CBJ goalie]

Just win.

 

[Jovavic]

I'd find it funny if the Habs started Kinkaid.

 

[Speedy Sanderson]

CBJ is the largest underdog of any team playing tonight. So they have that going for them, which is nice.

 

[OscarsCards]

I like hockey!

But man I'll have to wait for the next evening to watch this game. I hope for some fun entertainment.

 

[Madifer]

Not sure how I feel about starting Elvis in this building. But we'll see i guess. I can't wait to see how many pages of fire Torts is in this GDT.

Ladies and gentlemen, Elvis has left the building.. with his first NHL shutout.

 

[jaxfan45385]

I'd find it funny if the Habs started Kinkaid.

You know you suck when opposing teams start their backups......

 

[niflheim]

Underdog Go Jackets!

 

[DJA]

Not sure how I feel about starting Elvis in this building. But we'll see i guess. I can't wait to see how many pages of fire Torts is in this GDT.

The alternative is Korpisalo decapitating someone with his stick because it’s going to get ugly tonight

 

[Monstershockey]

Not sure how I feel about starting Elvis in this building. But we'll see i guess. I can't wait to see how many pages of fire Torts is in this GDT.

I have no prblem with Elvis starting here. He started in Chicago, and in Pittsburgh, so why not here. I want him to show he belongs in the NHL. People talk about trusting the young guys, why not the goalie that may be the future starter. I would love to see this guy make it difficult not to play him.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

I have no prblem with Elvis starting here. He started in Chicago, and in Pittsburgh, so why not here. I want him to show he belongs in the NHL. People talk about trusting the young guys, why not the goalie that may be the future starter. I would love to see this guy make it difficult not to play him.

I hope so. Not a lot of confidence in it though

 

[Cowumbus]

Elvis wins his first game tonight, CBJ 5-3. Texier scores as well.


Murray gets hurt again though.

 

[aRussian]

I’m predicting another earned loss. Nobody is carrying this team and scoring by committee with a weak committee. I don’t see this team suddenly “getting it” tonight. Call me a pessimist

 

[Monstershockey]

I hope so. Not a lot of confidence in it though

I get what you are saying. This is probably the year you do this. If they were playing better I could understand sticking with Korpi, but right now there is nothing to lose, but it could be a gain.

 

[CBJ goalie]

Elvis wins his first game tonight, CBJ 5-3. Texier scores as well.


Murray gets hurt again though.

You really went out on a limb with one of those statements. I'll let you choose which one.

That being said, is this the game that starts the turnaround for the CBJ?
Rally around the captain's suspension; and get the rookie goalie his first win?
Stay tuned.

 

[MoeBartoli]

Habs are a team that allows opponents (ice) space so I’m thinking we will net 4 goals tonight. Now will that be enough?

 

[aRussian]

Habs are a team that allows opponents (ice) space so I’m thinking we will net 4 goals tonight. Now will that be enough?

We’re in the habit of letting in more than we pot, which makes winning difficult at best.

 

[CBJ goalie]

Jones has some step in his game

 

[MoeBartoli]

Basically one good chance on PP with the rest being garbage

 

[Doggy]

I'm a keg half full kinda guy...I like our chances tonight.

 

[Halfboard]

My first night watching via YouTube tv. Actually it’s a pretty good stream.