Habs Daily Recap: March 26th

The Canadiens had an optional skate ahead of their tilt with the Pittsburgh Penguins, the hottest team in the league due to their winning streak. Everyone was on the ice except for Brian Gionta and Michael Ryder. P.K Subban led the stretch at centre ice. The Habs would start Price in goal, going up against Fleury at the other end of the ice. Brendan Morrow would make his debut and Kris Letang returned from injury.

According to Lefrancois, Danny Kristo said Montreal would be a great place to play. Would be? It is. Kristo is a great talent that the Habs must sign this summer or they will lose his rights. If his team is knocked out soon, we may see Bergevin try to get that done right away.

P.K Subban is just two points away from reaching 100 in his career and with the Canadiens. He could easily get that before the week is over and no one should be surprised if he passes it before it’s over either. He is a top defenceman and beautiful to watch on every single night.

The Canadiens definitely dominated the opening period against the Penguins and also saw Dumont drop the gloves with Kennedy. Ryder probably had some dreams or well, nightmares about hitting the post more than once where he should have found twine. The Penguins would open up the scoring in the second period by the best player in hockey, Sidney Crosby. A poor line change by the Canadiens resulted in Sid going down the wing undefended and able to get in close to snipe it far side. Some fans believed Price should have stopped it, I am not sure what they were watching, that was a perfect shot. The Habs were unable to get on the board to tie it up in the final frame and lost 1-0. The Penguins continue their win streak while Montreal have to regroup and play their rivals Wednesday night in Boston. The Canadiens have just one goal in the last two games, games that they arguably should have had better results in. This was the first time in the season that they have lost two consecutive in regulation, dating back to March 3rd and 6th of 2012.

Per Renaud Lavoie, we should expect Ryan White to be ready for Saturday or Monday. If and when he does return, it is assumed that Dumont will be the odd man out regardless of how many feel Moen is playing or, um.. not really playing. Dumont plays with all heart and gives it every shift, however, it is likely that he takes a seat.

Prospect Update:

Archambault recorded a goal, an assist, 4PIM and a +2 rating

Bozon had 2PIM and a -2 rating

Dietz scored one goal

Fortier was a -1 against Florida

Hudon potted two goals and had a -3 rating

Thrower took a minor penalty