But I’ll also remember those nights where we made the Forum shake and sent shockwaves throughout Montreal. As your cheers now go straight to my heart, as you honor me tonight by retiring my jersey, and as you welcome me now like you did on my first day, my friends, tonight, I’m coming home.”
Tag: ice hockey
Liveblog: New Jersey romps to 5-2 win — Montreal Gazette
In the first period, Kyle Palmieri tapped Andy Greene’s point shot past Carey Price 6:26 into the game. The lead lasted 24 seconds before Jonathan Drouin beat Keith Kincaid from a bad angle.
About last night … Caps win 5-4 in OT — Montreal Gazette
The Max Domi and Philip Danault lines played strong games again.
Jesperi Kotkaniemi played 16:41, had two assists and – the astonishing stat – won 10 of 16 faceoffs.
Maybe not so astonishing. The kid gets better every time out, on every facet of his game.
Kenny Agostino scored his first goal in bleu-blanc-rouge and continues to look good playing with the two Finns.
About last night … Drouin wins it late, 3-2 in Vancouver — Montreal Gazette
And eight seconds later, past Jacob Markstrom and into the Vancouver net went Jonathan Drouin’s point shot to secure a Canadiens win and a successful western Canada road trip.
Liveblog: Canadiens come back to beat Calgary 3-2 — Montreal Gazette
Jonathan Drouin and Artturi Lehkonen, of all people, scored third-period goals to bring the Canadiens back from the dead.
About last night … Edmonton easily tops Canadiens 6-2 — Montreal Gazette
The home team had 42 shots on Antti Niemi. And were it not for some superb saves by the Canadiens’ backup ‘tender, the Oilers would have scored in double figures.
Thornton’s 400th goal helps Sharks win wild one over Predators — ProHockeyTalk
Along with the win, it was also a huge night for Joe Thornton as he reached a personal milestone by scoring his 400th career goal.
A Tribute to Tomas Plekanec — ALL ABOUT THE HABS
Furthermore, he will go down as one of the most underrated players to wear a Habs jersey. From his turtleneck, to his goatee, to the many penalties killed off and the tireless efforts, we at All About The Habs, would like to formally wish Tomas Plekanec and his entire family a happy retirement from the NHL. We send our thanks for providing more than just hockey to the city of Montreal. You will always be a member of the Canadiens, for now until forever.
Stu Cowan: Former Canadien Steve Bégin gets his high school degree — Montreal Gazette
More than 20,000 Quebecers drop out of high school each year and Bégin hopes he can inspire some of them to get their diploma. “I’m proud for my kids,” Bégin said about his two daughters — Méanne (14) and Maylia (11). “My kids go to school … so it would have been tough for me to talk to them about school, how important it is, if I’m not done with my high school. Now it’s done, so I can sit with them and talk about how important school is. “It’s just a great day.”
In the Habs’ Room: Price tips hat to Lightning sniper Stamkos — Montreal Gazette
There were some interesting numbers — the Canadiens won 54 per cent of the faceoffs with Phillip Danault (65 per cent), Max Domi (55 per cent) and rookie Jesperi Kotkaniemi (50 per cent) all performing well.