After a scoreless first period, the Canadiens blew a tight game open with two goals in 57 seconds .
With the Canadiens enjoying a two-man advantage, Tomas Plekanec opened the scoring on a nice pass by Andrei Markov.
Then, still on the PP, Markov converted a Max Pacioretty feed to make it 2-0.
Most dangerous lead in hockey?
Not tonight.
Great work by Rene Bourque produced a goal for linemate Brian Gionta.
Then with less than two minutes left in the period, Josh Gorges, of all people, blew one past Michal Neuvirth, who was being screened by the giant body of David Desharnais.
Raphael Diaz continued his fine play with two assists.
For the second straight game, Max Pacioretty had a couple helpers.
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DId I see Markov get up extremely slow from beside our own net?
I thought I saw that too.
Think it was the end of a marathon shift.
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Adam Oates is on the clock.
Can Boone pull out his Markov puppet more often?
Wait. That didn’t sound right…
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“Hey Richard, two minutes for looking so good!”
I thought Bourque sucked according to 90% of people on this site?
Don’t forget the people who want to buyout Markov!
Not to mention that Diaz is a waste of cap space!
From a guy who’s faithfully defended Markov over the last couple of seasons, and I know there are others here like me, I hope there are a lot of people enjoying their crow. Don’t think you have to look too far for see why our power play has greatly improved so far ( and yes I know it’s only the 3rd game ). The amount of people on here asking for him to be traded and even those mentioning buy him out ( wow ), should maybe admit they were wrong.
“They don’t hang Conference Championship Banners from the rafters here”
Carey Price
Test
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Flunked
I’m regretting not picking up that $39.99 Bourque jersey now… Solid, solid play over the last 3 games…
No answers, just opinions. Bite me. Och.
He’s got swagger
No answers, just opinions. Bite me. Och.
Interesting pattern – Gionta’s second, Markov’s third. We missed those washed up losers, eh?
Gionta’s hands are so quick.
Don’t forget Plecks.
Mr. Biter
No Guts No Glory
Captain Giant!!!!!
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Woohoo! And Bourque gets a great assist. Gotta love it!
Nice Play by Bourque
Nice shift for Bourque, good hustle, great pass.
Way to finish GIO!
CAPTAIN MY CAPTAIN WOOOOOOOOOO
Uhhhh…. hooray?
—Hope Springs Eternal—
In the past few minutes we have witnessed what an actual elite defence man is. Hope the potential one is attentively taking notes.
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Awesome comment.
“They don’t hang Conference Championship Banners from the rafters here”
Carey Price
Marky,what a General!
Cole and Hammer going for a Pint after the Game?
Shouldn’t Diaz have 2 assists?
Edit: 3 assists, pretty sure the second goal was scored of a rebound from his shot, non?
I am starting to think Canada Post is operating the server for this site.
LOL!
I was going to say the Department of Motor Vehicles.
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Yawn, just another standard Markov goal. He used to do that ALL the time.
And isn’t it great to see him back, doing that again? We missed watching the team’s number one defenceman last season, and I am glad he’s back.
Man, is it ever nice to have a power play again.
Markov on pace for 48 goals this year.
Yes!
Got him in the pool!
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“Hey Richard, two minutes for looking so good!”
“Hello Donnie, call Marc.”
Markov !!!!!! woot !
Go Habs Go !
Who said he was washed up???
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A bunch of posters on here who expect us to take their other opinions seriously too.
—Hope Springs Eternal—
Start planning the cup parade…markov is back.
Mr. Bean!! Yes!!
MORE-KOV!!
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It would appear that Markov is back.
No answers, just opinions. Bite me. Och.
With Swagger
No answers, just opinions. Bite me. Och.
Just who you wanted tonight!
MARKYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!
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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
What a great pass by Markov. Most players would of rushed the rebound there instead of feeding the empty man.
“They don’t hang Conference Championship Banners from the rafters here”
Carey Price
3 goals for Pleks already? or is it 2.
3
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Ka is a wheel.
For Your Life
Great play boys!
Wow. Bourque is becoming ‘the man’.
No answers, just opinions. Bite me. Och.
Great vision by Marky.
—Hope Springs Eternal—
YESSSSSSSSS PLECKYYYYYYYY!!!
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What a heads up pass by Markov, his unselfishness makes him soo good.
PLEKYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
Weber trade idea… anyone think Boucher in Tampa may want him. He had his best games under Boucher.
MAB 2.0?
“Galchenyuk played only 1:54″
We now know where Therrien is leaning as to where Galchenyuk will be playing next week.
Kadri playing well for the Leafs.
I hate when Don Cherry is right! (which is rare)
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“It’s just an opinion – I could be wrong”
Kadri has the advantage of playing half a season with the Marlies. The rest of the NHL will soon catch up with him.
But he wasn’t right. If Cherry had his way Kadri would have been up 2 years ago. He wasn’t ready then. Is now though. The question is can he keep it up?
Go Habs Go !
This is truly a cold spell we’re experiencing in Montreal. Brrrrrrrrrr!
#Blame Subban
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Ka is a wheel.
For Your Life
Is arbitration an option for the PK predicament?
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“Hey Richard, two minutes for looking so good!”
Arbitration doesn’t open until the summer.
—Hope Springs Eternal—
Players coming off their ETL are not eligible for arbitration.
I find myself agreeing with Brunet about PK. That’s mildly disconcerting.
Dunno if this has been mentioned, but according to Renaud Lavoie, Weber is getting frustrated, and wants to play. In Montreal, or elsewhere.
I like that impatience.
—Hope Springs Eternal—
I so said “yeah” when I saw that puck go over the glass.
slyder where do you live that you are blacked out by rogers on the nhl package? I live in toronto and i am watching the game on the TSN Habs feed (on Bell Satellite TV) if you live in the Habs broadcast zone (from belleville to the Maritimes) you should be able to watch the TSN habs feed without the NHL package…And RDS is not blacked out anywhere in Canada
Have fun Rudy!
Looking okay for the moment… I like our hustle!
—Hope Springs Eternal—
Markov is being ridden hard in ToI, hopefully PK will be signed soon to help carry the load.
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So correct..if the Habs are to be a contender in 2 years either you have PK on the team or a similiar player…every cup winner had the type of d pk is…Markov looks good but 2 years is a long time
I am at the game. Price is on!!!
Thank god!
DD and Weber DO look alike! Than you Boone!
On another note, however good we are right now, we’d be better with PK. Getting really antsy about how long it’s taking to sign him
Hopefully tomorrow on HI/O the commentariat can take a few minutes to discuss what the best option is at it relates to PK.
Beat me to it, Burly!!!
We really should dedicate some time to talking about that…
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The suits who are denying PK’s requests are the same individuals who demanded “habsinsideout” be changed to “hockeyinsideout”.
Is Ovechkin the poster boy for too much term on a contract? Realize Dipietro etc… are stupid contracts, but Ovechkin WAS the best player in the NHL.
Not the same player, huh? He plays such a physical game I’m wondering if it’s more that than the contract.
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Ovechkin has definitely dropped off in production.
On an unrelated topic, did you ever notice how ARod dropped in production after he stopped taking PEDs? Speaking of PEDs, one of the radio announcers in Ottawa yesterday was talking about how rampant PED’s were in the KHL when he played in Europe.
I think it’s just you and I Boone?
Not the worst first period, started well. whole game seems sloppy, at least only 1 penalty against Habs.
Price is awesome.
Go Habs Go !
Alright, killed. Time to score one.
why did i get the nhl package from rogers for Habs blackouts?
I give up. Why?
Is there a stat showing who takes the most slap shots in the league. Gionta has gotta be up there
Worst….server….EVER!!!
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Very sleepy game, or maybe it’s just me, living in subarctic temperatures these days.
It’s the waiting for your post to show up.
A good road period. Max PAC looks slow out there. Conditioning you think or too many cup cakes?
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Not enough cupcakes Jim!
Blondie, forget waiting for the post, mine disappeared.
Kadri gets another one for Leafs!
damn it.
I’m guessing Emelin felt during scrums guys were getting free shots in on his face where plate is. Now protected, continues to hit like a Banshee!
Why is Emelin wearing a cage?
Took an elbow to the face in the KHL near where he has plates in his face.
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Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.
No, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.
Send Agally back to Sarnia and send Bgally back to Hamilton if you are not going to play these guys. They both can play in the NHL this year but if the are getting 3 minutes a period send them back so they can play
geesh, i know Jorges is great defensively but he isn’t very big and was thrown around like a rag doll out there, and for 3.9 million per season he doesn’t score goals or add up points, and Kaberle for 4 million almost giving away a goal there…….i’d say were all set with our D. NOT ……….we need big D to handle Big forwards. Between those 2 they have trouble signing PK??? come on man
Okay dodged a bullet there with Kaberle on against Ovy. 1 more good defenseman with physicality may indeed help.
Kaberle was so brutal there
And not in the good violent way
Anybody reckons the Hamrlik saga might have a little bit of negative influence on Caps dressing room?
Bourque has been so much better than compared to last season. I’ll take this guy over Cammy anyday if he shows up like this everyday. Goals will eventually come.
Can someone please knock the stuffing out of Ribiero. That would make my night.
Let’s see if Galchenyuk can score his second NHL goal.
(And third and fourth and fifth…)
Go Habs Go !