Eyes On The Prize Dec 1, 2019
Montreal Canadiens Organizational Players of November
Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Two Canadians and two Swedes make up the list of last month’s top performers. Montreal Canadiens Player of the Month: Shea Weber In a month that ended with the Canadiens on a seven-game losing streak and the third-most goals against, you wouldn’t expect a defenceman to be the team’s top performer, but that was the case in November. The captain finished one point back of Tomas Tatar for the highest total in the month, with 12 in 13 games. Half of them were goals, and he was held pointless just three times. Sure his offensive game was...
Eyes On The Prize Nov 30, 2019
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[Highlight] Tomas Tatar’s second goal of the games ties it back up
Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/ More trickery from Nick Suzuki created the play. Getting a power play for a chance to get the game back on even terms, a perfect no-look seam pass from Nick Suzuki fooled every Flyer on the ice, and Tomas Tatar just had to hit the open net to score his second of the game. Suzuki to Tuna on the power play and it's a tied game. pic.twitter.com/eKVxTPTHSs— Patrik Bexell (@Zeb_Habs) November 30, 2019
Eyes On The Prize Nov 30, 2019
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[Highlight] Tomas Tatar pounces on a puck in the crease to restore the lead
Photo by Francois Lacasse/NHLI via After giving up the lead, the Canadiens get it right back. Shea Weber’s shot stalled on its way to the net, but Tomas Tatar was right there to drive it to its destination. 'Tuna' Tatar make sure Montreal retakes the lead, after forcing a rebound in. pic.twitter.com/IHnkadPinY— Patrik Bexell (@Zeb_Habs) November 30, 2019
Eyes On The Prize Nov 23, 2019
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[Highlight] Artturi Lehkonen shoots through a screen to make it 2-0
Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports Promoted to the top line in Tomas Tatar’s brief absence, Lehkonen is taking advantage. With a man in front of him, Artturi Lehkonen pulled the puck in close and whipped it through the legs of the defender, beating Alexandar Georgiev with a surprise shot. Armia with the feed and Lehkonen with the snipe.2-0 Habs! pic.twitter.com/e28wZExVko— Scott Matla (@scottmatla) November 24, 2019
Montreal Gazette Nov 19, 2019
Canadiens at Columbus Blue Jackets: Five things you should know
With Jonathan Drouin out of the lineup, Tomas Tatar is back on the top line with Phil Danault and Brendan Gallagher.
Montreal Gazette Nov 18, 2019
Canadiens' injury double whammy gives Hudon, Weal new opportunities
Tomas Tatar likely to move to top line as surgeries sideline Jonathan Drouin (wrist) and Paul Byron (knee).
Eyes On The Prize Nov 14, 2019
Links: Marc Bergevin emphasizes the importance of consistency
Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports Here are your daily links, including Bergevin’s faith in the team, how the Habs need Tomas Tatar to level out, and more. Montreal Canadiens news and notes Marc Bergevin believes it will be important for the Habs to remain consistent going forward. [Canadiens] Goalie Michael McNiven will be joining the Jacksonville Icemen in the ECHL. [Twitter] Jesperi Kotkaniemi is more ready to return to the ice. [Canadiens] The entire team will benefit as Tomas Tatar’s play levels out. [The Athletic] Returning Ryan Poehling to the AHL just goes show how much depth the...
Eyes On The Prize Nov 13, 2019
Every point matters to make the playoffs, and the Canadiens know that better than anyone
Photo by Francois Lacasse/NHLI via There are no style points in the standings. When Tomas Tatar took the Nick Suzuki pass and fired it into the net, it not only tied the game, it assured the Canadiens of a point — assuming nothing crazy happened in the final minute — in a game they were flat in throughout. They ended up getting two. Being flat happens in an 82-game season. Especially in front of a quieter-than-normal home crowd (the first snowstorm of the year and a early-week matchup against a team with which the fan base has relative indifference isn’t a great combination.)...
A Winning Habit Nov 13, 2019
Carey Price will force the Montreal Canadiens into the playoffs
Carey Price has always been a top goaltender in the league, and it looks as if he’s hit a new level to ensure the Montreal Canadiens get into the playoffs. The Montreal Canadiens won their second game in a row against the Columbus Blue Jackets Tuesday night. Tomas Tatar and Jonathan Drouin were deemed heroes […] Carey Price will force the Montreal Canadiens into the playoffs - A Winning Habit - A Winning Habit - A Montreal Canadiens Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Eyes On The Prize Nov 12, 2019
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[Highlight] Suzuki finds Tatar on the opposite side for the tying goal
Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports With few offensive looks all night, Suzuki creates one when the Habs needed it most. The Canadiens had just allowed the go-ahead goal, but at six-on-five they found the 2-2 marker, thanks to great cross-ice pass from Nick Suzuki to Tomas Tatar. Tomas Tatar ties it up with under a minute left in regulation! pic.twitter.com/vYC3jKHQcw— Scott Matla (@scottmatla) November 13, 2019
Eyes On The Prize Nov 10, 2019
Recap: Saturday Night’s Alright
Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports An efficient first period is enough to overcome Los Angeles on home ice. After Thursday’s overtime loss in Philadelphia, Claude Julien threw his lines into the blender, and out came a Montreal Canadiens team looking vastly different from anything we have seen so far this season. Brett Kulak was back in the lineup after being a healthy scratch for six straight games, replacing Mikey Reilly as Cale Fleury’s partner. Jonathan Drouin took the spot left of Phillip Danault on the team’s starting unit, demoting Tomas Tatar to third-line duties. Centring that...
Eyes On The Prize Nov 10, 2019
Links: Claude Julien’s balancing act with Tomas Tatar
Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via In today’s links, how to send a message to a top contributor, discussing Phillip Danault’s future, and wondering what’s next in Taylor Hall’s career. Montreal Canadiens news and notes Claude Julien is trying to balance punishing Tomas Tatar for his indiscipline and getting the benefit of his offensive contribution at the same time. [Journal de Montreal | Google Translate] The Canadiens have been the best Canadian team at getting shots from the slot. [Sportsnet] The players break down how they like their skates to be sharpened....
