Pre-Game Talk: Game 15: Montreal Canadiens @ Toronto Maple Leafs, 9th November, 7pm, TVAS

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HabsCode

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Quick Pre-Game thread just to get the talk going.

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Tomorrow night, the ice will crackle with intensity as two legendary rivals collide: the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Having won against the Leafs 1-0 in their last dual, thanks to Samuel Montembault, the Canadiens are determined to hold their ground against Toronto’s fierce lineup.

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Tomorrow, our shutdown warriors – Evans, Anderson, Armia, Gallagher, and Dvorak – will hit the ice with one mission: to keep the Maple Leafs from claiming what has essentially become their own version of a “Stanley Cup” – a regular season win against the Montreal Canadiens. While Toronto seems destined to stumble out in the playoffs, for now, they’re pouring their heart and soul into beating us in the regular season.

Meanwhile, Habs fans find themselves divided. A few hopeful partisans still cling to the belief in Montreal’s competitive spirit, urging everyone not to fold under the call for a tank season. The pressure is real, but so is the pride that comes with wearing the iconic bleu, blanc, et rouge.
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The Habs will need to keep a close watch on the Leafs' top duo. Mitch "The Bitch" Marner and William "Stop Bitchin" Nylander will feel the weight of Montreal’s gritty forecheck. Captain Nostril on IR.

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As for the defense, we’ll be hoping for a performance that’s a cut above AHL standards because, let's not kid ourselves, that’s about as much as we can ask for right now. An NHL-level shutdown might be too much to expect, but with enough grit and pressure, maybe we’ll keep this one close.

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The Canadiens' defense will need to hold strong and fast (prayers are send) to keep Toronto’s skilled forwards at bay, while the Habs’ offensive lines are ready to break through and bring the crowd to its feet. Every goal, every save, and every shift promises to be a battle that hearkens back to decades of fierce competition. From faceoff to final buzzer, this game will be more than just a test of skill; it’s a clash of pride, legacy, and heart.

Lets get ready to rambleeeeeee
 
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Chili

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Matthews was put on IR, so doubtful he'll be in the lineup. He's off to a bit of a slow start anyway. Their powerplay has sucked, so maybe the Habs can keep it close.
 

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Matthews was put on IR, so doubtful he'll be in the lineup. He's off to a bit of a slow start anyway. Their powerplay has sucked, so maybe the Habs can keep it close.
He can't be in the lineup as he needs to be out at least a week when he went on IR. They retroactively did it to Oct 3 so he still won't be in the lineup for tomorrow's game
 
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HabsCode

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He can't be in the lineup as he needs to be out at least a week when he went on IR. They retroactively did it to Oct 3 so he still won't be in the lineup for tomorrow's game
Matthews was put on IR, so doubtful he'll be in the lineup. He's off to a bit of a slow start anyway. Their powerplay has sucked, so maybe the Habs can keep it close.
Might make the game more interesting and in reach . Thanks for the heads up
 
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Looking forward to @sampollock coming out firing with all his fig-bashing arsenal.

Meantime, in the meeting rooms of our « national » broadcaster for weekend NHL games, their usual annoying fawning has been amplified in anticipation of the Leafs’s Saturday matchup. 💀

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durojean

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I don’t like the Caufield Suzuki Dach line.

I hope we return to outting our lines in duos and I’d like to had veteran presence on both of those lines

I’d go

Caufield Suzuki Gallagher
Anderson Dach Slafkovsky
Armia Newhook Evans ( maybe switch the c )
Heineman Dvorak Condotta

Matheson Guhle
Hutson Struble
Xhekaj Savard
 
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