Being a typical Habs fan, I know full well there are often times when I’m overly critical of my team. For me, nitpicking is sometimes half the fun and there’s usually enough company to keep me entertained.
But this is not going to be one of those types of posts.
Remember my wish list prior to the start of the season? I know it’s only early days yet, but I’d like to just revisit some points on that list if I may because several of those are pretty much why I’m feeling quite positive about my team right now.
Scoring
My initial wish was better 5-on-5 scoring. So far the Canadiens have only one power play goal, courtesy of Josh Gorges during the Buffalo game on Friday night. In order to take three of the five games they have won so far, the Habs have learned how to score without the man advantage.
Last year they were near the bottom of the heap in this category. I’m not liking that the power play has issues right now, but I do like it an awful lot that we’re no longer suddenly living or dying by it.
Shot Totals
My second wish, which ...
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Montreal Canadiens and the Power of Positive Thinking
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