The win against the Leafs on Saturday, albeit another one of those cursed 3 point games, has keep the Habs tenable playoff hopes alive. They remain on the outside looking in, but the win was an important positive step. Funny how a good goaltending performance can make things a whole lot easier. The Habs seem to play with a lot more confidence in front of rookie Halak, then they do Abby...whose on ice flopping makes everyone nervous. I believe it's time to ride the rookie, let Abby rot on the bench.
Every game at this point is a must win...the Habbies face long time rivals the Bruins on Tuesday night, if they can get the same kind of goaltending, if they can play a full 60 minutes, the B's are beatable. To say I am confident of the Habs playoff hopes would be a gross exaggeration, but a Saturday night win against the Leafs always brightens a fella's mood.
Every game at this point is a must win...the Habbies face long time rivals the Bruins on Tuesday night, if they can get the same kind of goaltending, if they can play a full 60 minutes, the B's are beatable. To say I am confident of the Habs playoff hopes would be a gross exaggeration, but a Saturday night win against the Leafs always brightens a fella's mood.
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2 comments:
1) Isn't it amazing how good goaltending can change the complexion of a team?
2)Ask the Rangers or Islanders The Rangers seem unbeatable since King Hank returned to form, while the Isles look like an expansion team without DiPietro.
3) For you guys, can Aebischer/Halak carry the load? As with all the other bubble teams it may come down to who gets the better 'tending down the stretch
I am not convinced that either Habs goaltender can carry the load. Halak is certainly fundamentally stronger then Abby. If I were Carbo I would ride the kid, and hope for the best.
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