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So how about those Habs?
Two nights after shutting out the Ottawa Senators in Ottawa, the Canadiens were back at home to take on the speedy, Shane Doan-less, Phoenix Coyotes in what was an incredibly fast paced and entertaining game.
These two teams are very evenly matched and it showed in a back and forth game that seemed more like a tennis match at times than a hockey game.
How evenly matched are these teams, you might ask? Well, each team had 29 shots on goal, they both went 1-for-5 on the power play, each team had 10 penalty minutes, and both won 23 faceoffs.
Moreover, both teams showcased tremendous speed and a strong five-man defensive unit. The cherry on the sundae, however, was the goaltenders. Both Ilya Bryzgalov and Carey Price put on goaltending clinics as they used their huge frames and excellent mobility to stop a myriad of quality scoring chances.
The Coyotes opened the scoring in the second on a Kyle Turris goal, but the Habs stormed back with two of their own—including one on their second power play marker of the season.
The Coyotes tied the score on the PP earl ...
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Article written by Kamal Panesar
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