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Lafleur's Rookie Hat Trick Trifecta
Just last night, Max Pacioretty picked up his first career NHL hat-trick, popping in an empty net goal, as the clock ticked it's last seconds, against the New York Islanders. The goal was Pacioretty's 22nd of the season, eclipsing any prior personal single-season goal scoring marks in his recent...
Thursday Night Habs Links
So how painful was it for Colin Campbell to have to pass judgment in favour of the Montreal Canadiens for a change. Had to hurt a little, eh? Campbell gave the Florida Panthers Krys Barch a one-game suspension for uttering an "inappropriate comment" towards the Habs P.K. Subban on New Year's Eve....
Cunneyworth still in search of a W as Blackhawks crush Habs
Twenty-one seconds may not seem like a whole lot of time, when taken into the big picture of life. But when that time frame is condensed into an NHL hockey game, it can seem like forever. The Chicago Blackhawks potted a pair of goals in that short span,during the second period, Wednesday night. It...
This Day in Habs History for Nov 5
1939: Cy Wentworth had a goal and two assists in the first four minutes of the game, then added another assist in an 8-2 win over the visiting Chicago Black Hawks. 1949: Maurice Richard scored twice in the Canadiens' 3-3 tie with the Boston Bruins. 1955: Jean Beliveau scored four goals, ...
This Day in Habs History for Oct 30
1943: Montreal's famous "Punch Line" played together for the first time. Maurice Richard played on the wing with Elmer Lach and Toe Blake. It was also the first time Richard wore uniform #9. The Canadiens tied 2-2 with the Boston Bruins. On the same day, Bill Durnan signed his first NHL contract...
This Day in Habs History for Oct 29
1939: A team of NHL All Stars defeat the Canadiens, 5-2. (scoring summary and rosters). The game was played in memory of Habs defenceman Babe Siebert, who died in Aug. 1939. 1942: The Canadiens signed Maurice Richard to his first contract. He made his NHL debut two days later. 1951: Princess...
This Day in Habs History for Oct 25
1947: Bill Durnan recorded his 12th career shutout in the Canadiens' 5-0 win over Boston. 1969: A one-time Habs prospect, Chicago Blackhawks' rookie goaltender Tony Esposito got the victory in their 5-0 win over the Canadiens at Montreal. It was the first of 15 shutouts for Esposito in 1969-70 - an...
This Day in Habs History for Oct 23
1948: Detroit Red Wings goalie Harry Lumley and Canadiens' Bill Durnan dueled to a 0-0 scoreless tie, at the Forum. It was Durnan's second straight shutout and the 18th of his career and the 15th for Lumley. 1949: Durnan and Boston Bruins' rookie Jack Gelineau dueled to a 0-0 scoreless tie, in a...
This Day in Habs History for Oct 21
1930: Montreal Canadiens obtained Johnny Gagnon from Providence (Can-Am) in trade for Gerry Carson, Jean Pusie and cash. 1950: Montreal's rookie goalie Gerry McNeil recorded his second consecutive shutout to lead the Canadiens to a 2-0 win over the visiting Detroit Red Wings. It was the third...
Tuesday Habs Links
Arpon Basu on the Habs injury bug Chris Boucher's analysis shows the Habs played better against the Toronto Maple Leafs than the Winnipeg Jets. Ranking the Habs prospects through week one. Habs prospect Brendan Gallagher makes the hot list in this week's WJHC Power Rankings "The product of Delta,...
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