Eyes On The Prize Apr 13, 2021
Tatar and Byron commanded the matchup versus Toronto’s stars
Photo by Francois Lacasse/NHLI via Two of Montreal’s key veterans found a way to help snap the Habs losing streak on Monday. With the trade deadline come and gone, and the Canadiens standing pat on adding forward help, the team needed a strong showing from some of their underperforming, or quieter veterans against a red-hot Maple Leafs team. They got that kind of performance from Paul Byron and Tomas Tatar. Byron has been doing quite well since returning from the taxi squad, having compiled seven points (2G, 5A) in his last eight games played, including a pair of...
A Winning Habit Apr 13, 2021
Montreal Canadiens: What on Earth to do With Tatar and Danault
Tomas Tatar and Phillip Danault make up two thirds of Montreal’s number one line, and both of their contracts are up this year. A lot was made of the off season Marc Bergevin had this year, but this year might be even more important. It can be questioned if the line of Tatar – Danault […] Montreal Canadiens: What on Earth to do With Tatar and Danault - A Winning Habit - A Winning Habit - A Montreal Canadiens Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Eyes On The Prize Apr 13, 2021
Recap: Tomas Tatar’s two goals lift Habs to victory
Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports Though close on the scoreboard, a strong performance from the Canadiens saw them frustrate the rival Leafs. After losing Victor Mete to the waiver wire and acquiring Erik Gustaffson by trade earlier in the afternoon, the Montreal Canadiens took on the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Bell Centre Monday night in their first game after the trade deadline. Though they gave up a 2-0 lead and couldn’t keep Auston Matthews off the board, a pair of goals from Tomas Tatar, 23 saves from Jake Allen, and an overall strong game from the Habs...
Eyes On The Prize Apr 12, 2021
![[Highlight] Tomas Tatar gets the Habs on the board early](http://cdn.sportsoverdose.com/article-thumb/9968932-2021-04-12-130x85.jpg)
[Highlight] Tomas Tatar gets the Habs on the board early
Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via It’s a much better start for Montreal on Monday night. There’s no deficit to come back from tonight, as Tomas Tatar gets a goal second in. A nice bounce to Tomas Tatar gets the Habs on the board early against Toronto! pic.twitter.com/NWtmey8nkW— Scott Matla (@scottmatla) April 12, 2021
Eyes On The Prize Apr 12, 2021
Habs vs. Maple Leafs: Game thread
Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/ Montreal’s goal is to halt several streaks on home ice. Montreal Canadiens vs. Toronto Maple Leafs How to watch Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDTIn the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French)In the Maple Leafs region: TSN4Streaming: NHL.tv/NHL Live, RDS Direct, TSN Direct After three straight losses, Dominique Ducharme has gone to the storage closet at the Bell Centre and blown the dust of Michel Therrien’s old blender, whipping up a new batch of lines and defence pairings. Paul Byron is on the top line with Tomas Tatar and...
Montreal Gazette Apr 7, 2021
Liveblog: Kotkaniemi wings it for Habs against Maple Leafs
With forward Brendan Gallagher out a minimum of six weeks with a fractured thumb, the Montreal Canadiens will once again need to reorganize their lines slightly when they meet the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 (SN, NBCSN, RDS, TSN 690 Radio, 98.5 FM) . Riding shotgun with the red-hot Phillip Danault-Tomas Tatar line will...
Eyes On The Prize Apr 5, 2021
![[Highlight] Tomas Tatar ties the game with a perfect shot](http://cdn.sportsoverdose.com/article-thumb/9959296-2021-04-06-130x85.jpg)
[Highlight] Tomas Tatar ties the game with a perfect shot
Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Not long after the Habs got on the board, they’ve evened up the score. An exceptional release has this game back on even terms. Tatar takes the feed and wires one right by Mike Smith to tie the game. pic.twitter.com/vh34AIUBdp— Scott Matla (@scottmatla) April 6, 2021
A Winning Habit Apr 3, 2021
Montreal Canadiens: Brendan Gallagher Leaves With Injury
Montreal Canadiens top line of Phillip Danault, Tomas Tatar and Brendan Gallagher has gone through ups and downs this season. They have looked dominant at times, but also struggled to find the back of the opponent’s net with consistency. Danault especially has had a hard time scoring goals, but they still dominated possession and were […] Montreal Canadiens: Brendan Gallagher Leaves With Injury - A Winning Habit - A Winning Habit - A Montreal Canadiens Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Montreal Gazette Apr 2, 2021
In the Habs' room: Danault, Gallagher and Tatar pace suddenly hot Canadiens
We’ll never quite know what possessed former Canadiens coach Claude Julien to break up the Tomas Tatar, Phillip Danault and Brendan Gallagher triumvirate. Or to bench Tatar for that matter. But Dominique Ducharme, Julien’s replacement, decided the trial...
Eyes On The Prize Apr 2, 2021
The Canadiens’ top line is catching fire
Photo by André Ringuette/NHLI via Phillip Danault, Brendan Gallagher, and Tomas Tatar are heating up at the perfect time for their team. There has been a legitimate argument this year that the top line for the Montreal Canadiens was not the one it was expected to be. The line of Phillip Danault, Brendan Gallagher, and Tomas Tatar had been a powerhouse for this team, but they just didn’t seem to have the juice that some of the other trios have exhibited on the year. It got to the point where they even had to be split up for a time, as they just weren’t producing...
Eyes On The Prize Apr 1, 2021
![[Highlight] The top line combines for the 4-0 goal](http://cdn.sportsoverdose.com/article-thumb/9954448-2021-04-02-130x85.jpg)
[Highlight] The top line combines for the 4-0 goal
Photo by Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Montreal is getting lots of production from Tomas Tatar, Phillip Danault, and Brendan Gallagher Each of the three forwards know exactly where the other two are on the ice, and it turns into yet another goal. It is my great pleasure to announce that the Habs top line is back to being themselvesGallagher makes it 4-0. pic.twitter.com/u0q7HUmXcf— Scott Matla (@scottmatla) April 2, 2021
Eyes On The Prize Apr 1, 2021
![[Highlight] Phillip Danault completes a great shift from the top line](http://cdn.sportsoverdose.com/article-thumb/9954355-2021-04-01-130x85.jpg)
[Highlight] Phillip Danault completes a great shift from the top line
Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Brendan Gallagher and Tomas Tatar played key roles in getting the play turned in Montreal’s favour. The shift started with Brendan Gallagher wanting the puck more than Thomas Chabot, and ended with him setting up a goal for Phillip Danault. A fortuitous bounce nets Phillip Danault his third goal of the year! pic.twitter.com/hBWvF5IqDG— Scott Matla (@scottmatla) April 1, 2021
Eyes On The Prize Apr 1, 2021
Montreal Canadiens Organizational Players of March
Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports Canadiens properties around the globe were lighting the lamp with regularity. NHL Player of the Month: Brendan Gallagher In the opening two months, it looked like the magic was fading for the Canadiens’ most trusted trio; a line that ranked among the very best in terms of chances generated since Tomas Tatar’s arrival to the organization. The new off-season additions and young centres were stealing all the headlines, while Phillip Danault’s line struggled to produce. That all changed in March when all three players rose to near the top of...
Eyes On The Prize Mar 22, 2021
Links: The Canadiens can make it to the playoffs if they fix the inconsistency
Photo by Francois Lacasse/NHLI via In today’s links, the Habs need to fix their inconsistency issues, Gallagher says Tatar and Danault make his life easier, how Sean Burke will help get Price back on track, and more. Montreal Canadiens News and Notes Discussing the Canadiens’ identity and their chances of earning a playoff berth. [Montreal Gazette] Brendan Gallagher said he enjoys playing on the same line as Tomas Tatar and Phillip Danault and that they make his life easier. [Journal de Montreal] After Saturday night’s overtime win against the Vancouver...
Montreal Gazette Mar 21, 2021
Jack Todd: Shootout win takes some of the heat off the Habs
Scratch the blue jersey curse? Check. Scratch the red pads curse? Check. Scratch the overtime curse? Check. After Carey Price stood firm and Tomas Tatar finally potted the winner against the Canucks, the Canadiens Saturday put an end to a streak of nine straight losses in overtime or the shootout, buying themselves a little breathing room in...
