Reprint from HabsAddict.com
The mood surrounding the Montreal Canadiens practice yesterday was light following their well earned win against the tenacious Phoenix Coyotes on Monday.
Even Jacques Martin, normally known for his stoic, monotone ways, was cracking jokes with the media while sporting an ear-to-ear grin.
And why not?
His team is playing well despite some egregiously glaring holes in their play. This brings to mind the sports adage that you are never as good as you seem when you are winning and never as bad when you are losing.
Despite a 5-2-1 record and a share of first overall in the Northeast Division, the Canadiens have a few problems that need fixing as they prepare to take on the surprising New York Islanders at the Bell Centre tonight.
The Isles, with a 4-2-2 record, have ten points and are one point behind the first place—in the Atlantic Division—Pittsburgh Penguins.
While it is still very early in the season, a matchup against a conference rival is always important whether in October or in March.
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