What a difference a year makes. Last season, after eight games, the Montreal Canadiens had suffered a five game losing streak and had only managed to accumulate six points.
Right now the Habs are at the top of their division and tied with Tampa Bay and Pittsburgh for the conference lead. They’ve not yet lost two games in a row, and a few of the things that bothered me going into this season no longer cause me to gnash my teeth in worry.
Goaltending
First and foremost on my list of things I was concerned about heading into this season was the goaltending. Will Carey Price rise to the challenge following the fan outcry over the trading of Jaroslav Halak, or will the exacting nature of the position coupled with the harsh glare of the Montreal spotlight continue to undermine his confidence?
The answer is that Price is solid. He looms large in the net, soft goals no longer shake him or his team, and his confidence is growing after every win. He’s been the consummate professional that his teammates lauded him to be at the end of last season’s playoff run—despite the sometimes unfair treatment of his own fanbase ...
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