With upstart forward Alex Galchenyuk out for the next six weeks with a broken hand, the Montreal Canadiens inconsistent offense becomes that much more of a dilemma that needs to be addressed…that and so much else.
The sophomore winger/center has 23 points, putting him fourth in team scoring entering Saturday night. As a result, his contributions and the detriment to the team his loss presents cannot be overstated. The team’s precarious power up front, which has generated just 115 goals in 45 games (an average of just over 2.5), has taken a serious hit.
For immediate proof, look to Wednesday night’s listless performance against the Philadelphia Flyers, a game even head coach Michel Therrien looked like he wanted to lose. The Habs failed to generate anything in the Flyers’ zone during the 3-1 defeat, the Habs’ first game without Galchenyuk. There is clearly room for improvement.
The Real Question
Is the required improvement a direct result of Galchenyuk’s injury or independent of it, though, with the team just 6-6-2 over the last 14 games? Sure, the Hab ...
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How the Montreal Canadiens Must Adjust Without Alex Galchenyuk
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