Post-Game Talk: Habs defeat the Red Wings. Solidify WC2 lead.

[Miller Time]

Habs haven't given up more than 2 goals in a game during this 6 game win streak. Montembeault has just been incredible.

Where are all the experts that knew MSL was overplaying him...

The peanut gallery loves piling on whenever things are tough, but seem oddly slow to praise or eat crow when their hot takes prove completely false.

Such a great time to be a Habs fan, haven't had an organisation this on point since the late 80's

 

[Subban signed e5]

Assuming the Islanders lose tonight, we only would need 3 more points to clinch right?

 

[themilosh]

I want the Caps, it just screams upset

Yup.. OV and team hangover from the goal attention in the final stretch.. similar to Matthews and Toronto LY

 

[Goldenhands]

Don't think anyone disrespects him, just acknowledging that he cannot handle the NHL pace anymore.

He is likely playing through injuries, thats why I would rest him for the rest of the season.

 

[70Stang]

Huge respect to Habs for digging deep and finding a way to win. They are clearly tired 5 games in 8 days. NHL is so frustrating with its scheduling. So proud of this team and more than anything just finding ways to get the job done. Time to pour a whiskey!!!

 

[The Great Weal]

He is likely playing through injuries, thats why I would rest him for the rest of the season.

He's been bad the whole year. He genuinely cannot skate anymore. Xhekaj needs to play, especially against a heavy physical Caps team

 

[morhilane]

6 in a row.

Habs haven't had one since the 2016-2017 season (where they also had a 8 wins streak, lets aim for that!).

 

[Tyson]

Habs haven't given up more than 2 goals in a game during this 6 game win streak. Montembeault has just been incredible.

Yet he gets hammered after every goal, he deserves way more respect.

 

[Daniels45]

No legs tonight. We were lucky to win that. Against a team like Toronto, Tampa, Caps or any other top team, our first period effort would of cost us 3 to 5 goals. We need to fix how we start games. We often play bad first periods and during the playoffs, thats not a good thing.

 

[OnTheRun]

On an unrelated note... Dear RDS, don't put Therrien, Waite and Delorne on the same panel... Because, holy shit...

 

[Tyson]

He's been bad the whole year. He genuinely cannot skate anymore. Xhekaj needs to play, especially against a heavy physical Caps team

With Tom Wilson running around it's almost a necessity to play Arber.

 

[Skip Bayless]

Kédeun Guhle is hands down the best defenseman in this group

 

[ahmedou]

ÇA

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[OldCraig71]

This is what needs to be posted at the top of every page of what becomes a playoff thread, just like one of those warnings we get from time to time.

 

[TheBlob]

That move by Lane Hutson was unbelievable. Had that been a goal.... Man why can't his teammates cash in.

When i saw him turn on a dime and pass to the net i thought the same.....another highlight reel play in the making. If only.

 

[Catanddogguitarrr]

On an unrelated note... Dear RDS, don't put Therrien, Waite and Delorne on the same panel... Because, holy shit...

They are the intellectuals, lol.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

On an unrelated note... Dear RDS, don't put Therrien, Waite and Delorne on the same panel... Because, holy shit...

Thank God I don’t tune into any of that. Therrien in a panel is a terrible idea

 

[Rapala]

No legs tonight. We were lucky to win that. Against a team like Toronto, Tampa, Caps or any other top team, our first period effort would of cost us 3 to 5 goals. We need to fix how we start games. We often play bad first periods and during the playoffs, thats not a good thing.

We had a lot more energy than we had in Nashville FWIW. No game until Friday will help.

 

[Justin11]

Yet he gets hammered after every goal, he deserves way more respect.

My only issue with Monty is that he talks so damn fast and I can’t understand a word.

 

[OnTheRun]

They are the intellectuals, lol.

Indeed, it was pretty painful to watch the 3 geniuses trying to do basic maths.

 

[Subban signed e5]

I thought Kapanen had a really solid game tonight. I have liked what I have seen from him, If we win vs Ottawa we might be able to rest players in the last three games.

 

[OneSharpMarble]

The way this team wins feel inevitable, they are half asleep in the first and just crawl out but then they slowly roll over the other team every game. What a wild season this has been, everyone is contributing in some way. I am happy to see Pezzetta has returned to game form.

 

[13 Black]

No matter what happens.....playoffs or not...and even if we make it and lose in the first or second round....the end result of this season is still gonna be a big success.

The team took a huge step and has shown they they won't give up. The base to build a winner is there. And then add Demidov and Reinbacher to this....

We're going places guys. And even when we made the playoffs under Bergevin it still felt....not sure how to say that so i'll say not as organic as it does this year.

We're going places. And props to MSL. A rookie coach who was able to infuse his horse work ethic to a team.

Serieux chapeau

 

[themilosh]

It seems like we have some plot armor going on this season.

• Team was expected to be a bottom feeder and we had horrible stretches and fantastic stretches, and ultimately manage to squeak into the playoffs through all the tribulations.
• Hutson the undersized defenseman was supposed to struggle adapting to the NHL yet he's thriving and putting up a historic rookie season.
• Nick #2 C Suzuki on pace for a 90 point season.
• Demidov, our FIFTH overall selection goes back to Russia and puts up a historic season. Then instead of being held till June he get's released.

Either everything's going to come crashing back down to earth soon, or our Cinderella run ends with us at the ball

Now you know how "we" felt in the 80s, when St. Patrick burst on to the scene.

Im happy for this gen to finally get that CH feeling.. next decade is going to be a hell of a ride!

 

[Tyson]

My only issue with Monty is that he talks so damn fast and I can’t understand a word.

You are not wrong sir