The Laval Rocket line-up tonight at 6:30pm @BPMSportsRadio against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins:
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Kaskisuo– Anthony Marcotte (@anthonymarcotte) December 22, 2023
Few teams will have a tougher schedule than the Canadiens between now and the end of 2023-24.
Auteur: DoseThe Lightning have a bit of a lead with 37 points, but they’ve played more games than the Devils, Red Wings, Penguins and Habs, who are in a good fight right now.
When you’ve only won three games by two goals or more and none by three goals or more after 32 games, it’s a sign that you’re not exactly a dominant team. It holds for now, but in the long run, the magic may disappear.
The good news, however, is that the Habs’ direct rivals also have their work cut out for them. The Devils (1st), Penguins (6th), Lightning (9th) and Red WIngs (10th), who are the Habs’ direct opponents, all have a slightly tougher schedule than the Tricolore between now and the end of the campaign.
That said, for Martin St-Louis’ young squad, who want to prove that they deserve their place in the big leagues, this will be a fine challenge. The Tricolore will be up against some big clubs between now and the end of the campaign, and if they manage to secure their ticket to the playoffs, they won’t have stolen it.
Now it’s up to the club to roll up its sleeves and play big games against big clubs. And as we saw against the Bruins and Golden Knights earlier this year, the Habs are capable of winning those games when they play their best hockey.
Highlights
– The Rocket line-up for tonight’s game.
– Wow.
Nathan Légaré arrives ready to face his old team. In my opinion, you can only do this once a year. Unless you lose a challenge. https://t.co/Ntl3emApJw
– Anthony Marcotte (@anthonymarcotte) December 22, 2023
– To be continued.
We’re adding a defenseman with #ECJ
Are Tanner Molendyk and Tristan Luneau’s health concerns? https://t.co/Uad4ZKf2t9
– Stephane Leroux (@StephRDSJunior) December 22, 2023
– Rem Pitlick is on fire. He’ll be facing the Rocket tonight.
The Penguins are doing very well recently, with 7 wins in their last ten games, including 4 consecutive victories. Rem Pitlick is on a streak of 9 straight games with at least one point.
– Anthony Marcotte (@anthonymarcotte) December 22, 2023
– In his first press conference as a member of the Yankees, Verdugo decided to pick on his former club. Not good.
Jonathan Papelbon didn’t hesitate to pick him up on social media. https://t.co/MIDCNxK1XL
– Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) December 22, 2023
– Who’s got your vote?
Vince Carter, Bill Laimbeer, Chauncey Billups and Shawn Marion could headline this class. https://t.co/X8Cb1zzKQu
– AlleyOop360 (@AlleyOop360) December 22, 2023