It seems that this type of game is turning into a trend when we play the Bruins. They maintain a lead going into the late stages of the game, and go into this shutdown game style. You've really got to hand it to Claude Julien. He's taught his team a good style of play that works, night after night. As much as I hate hearing myself saying this, the Bruins are a much better team then Montreal, this year.I was not very impressed with the play of a few guys. Now that Captain Koivu is back in the lineup, Kovalev has disappeared from the scoresheet. This confirms that the two cannot play on the same team. If I were Bob Gainey, I would start including one of the two in those trade offers. I may be sounding extreme here but as far as I'm concerned, it's necessary. Hopefully Carbo giving Kovalev only 11:24 TOI will send a message through that thick skull of his. Number 27 is really getting on my nerves, once again. Komisarek has had better nights. I wonder how many giveaways he had tonight, and what his passing percentage was. As far as I'm concerned, he cost us the game because of his idiot mistake at the end of the first.
The two big guys played their roles well. Alex Henry is nothing more than a fighter who lacks the ability to skate. His first shift confirmed that. Thankfully he dropped the gloves with that idiot Thornton. O'Byrne would be my choice to play between the two in games to
come. He played 16:42 and was one of only 5 players who weren't in the minuses. He's been steadily hitting more and his passing has improved. With Gorges out, he might take his spot alongside Hamrlik.
come. He played 16:42 and was one of only 5 players who weren't in the minuses. He's been steadily hitting more and his passing has improved. With Gorges out, he might take his spot alongside Hamrlik. As if we already have enough injuries. Our most consistent player, Lang, could very well have played his last game of the season. And hard-worker Latendresse is probably concussed. D'Agostini put up a scare as well. You know, if the team was doing well I wouldn't be so worried, but because we've lost more than we've won lately, it's the worst thing that can happen. We've had trouble scoring goals, now the team-leader is done? Give me a break, how unlucky can we get?
To sum up the game, it was a good effort that was matched and doubled by a more rounded team. Something needs to be done to shake things up, and that's when Big Guns upstairs steps in. It's time to make changes. Boston on the other hand have absolutely nothing to worry about. From lines 1 to 4, they have a team full of players that are hungry for the cup. We need more inspiration like that in Montreal. Kovalev whining about losing the C is not the answer to our problems. God I hate those damn Bruins...
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I agree Boston is a better team as much as I hate to admit. The Montreal coaching staff seem to be trying just about anything but don't really seem to show that they have a plan, vision. Injuries can't be an excuse, the team has not performed at their best all year around. The Bruins are clearly on the groove. The have a coach who is in control of his team and a team that belives in him and his system. A system that is established and working.
Time for a change. Coaching and/or players. At this stage it doesn't matter which, it will improve things either way.
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