It’s no secret the Montreal Canadiens have had trouble in recent games, so much so that they haven’t looked like a playoff team, much less the one that has led the Northeast Division for much of the season.
However, with a berth long since secured, it’s far from the end of the world.
Prior to Thursday night’s 3-2 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning, in which the Habs still gave up a two-goal lead and then needed not one, but two late power plays to win, the Habs had lost three straight. Well, maybe “lost” isn’t the right word. “Got blown out in,” maybe? "Reamed"? "Humiliated"? Stop me at any time, please.
Let’s look at the facts (those who are especially sensitive to graphic imagery may want to skip over this part). In consecutive losses to the Toronto Maple Leafs, Philadelphia Flyers and the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Habs:
Gave up the first two goals before each game was 10 minutes old.
Ended up pulling the starting goalie (yes, in all three games).
Got outscored by a total of 18-8.
Keep in mind, prior to those three games, ...
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Article written by Ryan Szporer