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11 forwards with ten goals or more: a first for the CH in 36 years
Mathis Therrien
11 forwards with ten goals or more: a first for the CH in 36 years
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With their 4-2 win over the Sabres in Buffalo last night, the Montreal Canadiens managed to stick to their fourth consecutive win for the first time this season.

The CH was not perfect, but they gave themselves the means to go get two big points in the standings, being fierce and intense for 60 minutes.

Seriously, we would have really believed we were watching a playoff game, when it was just a game against the poor Sabres of Buffalo, last in the Atlantic division and last in the Eastern conference.

In short, the Tricolore has been in playoff mode since the resumption of activities after the Four Nations Confrontation, and let’s say they chose their moment well.

This current sequence of four consecutive wins allows the CH to cling to the hope of making the playoffs and enables them to stay in the race, just three points from the last playoff spot.

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Seriously, this beautiful playoff run combined with the CH’s winning streak is making us forget our good old friend Tankathon, as the CH slips into their chances of getting the best possible pick.

(Credit: Tankathon.com)

For some, it may be bad news to move away from the top 5 of the next draft, but honestly, I prefer to see the team progress and gain experience with this beautiful playoff run.

The young players are getting more experience with this experience than slumping in the NHL basement.

It’s really great to see, especially as we approach the March 7 trade deadline, which puts Kent Hughes in a delicate position.

He will have to decide whether to sell some of his players or keep the team intact to allow them to fight until the end for the playoffs.

And let’s say the players are really making it easy for the GM to opt for the second option.

In fact, everyone is helping the team perform, and this is on a regular basis since the start of the season, as evidenced by the 11 different goal scorers with 10 goals or more on the CH.

It’s also a first in 36 years, since the 1988-1989 season.

This is no small feat, and it’s a very beautiful achievement, especially considering it’s a peak this season in the NHL, while the Hurricanes are in second place with 10 goal scorers with 10 goals or more.

Here are the 11 CH players with at least 10 goals.

  • Cole Caufield: 29 goals
  • Nick Suzuki: 18 goals
  • Brendan Gallagher: 15 goals
  • Patrik Laine: 14 goals
  • Jake Evans: 12 goals
  • Alex Newhook: 12 goals
  • Emil Heineman: 10 goals
  • Juraj Slafkovsky: 10 goals
  • Joel Armia: 10 goals
  • Kirby Dach: 10 goals
  • Josh Anderson: 10 goals

We notice that these are 11 forwards, and that at this level, it’s also a feat in the history of the Canadiens, especially after 60 games.

In short, everyone is contributing to the Tricolore’s attack, and this is quite consistent.

As for the rest of the game itself, here’s what I take away from it.

1. Lane Hutson was excellent again, demonstrating his talent on different sequences, especially with his two assists.

This gives him 46 points, which is good for second place in CH history among rookie defensemen, with only Chris Chelios’ 64 points ahead of him.

2. Josh Anderson was rewarded.

Seriously, with all that Anderson has been through lately in terms of injuries, it was a well-deserved goal for him last night.

3. Jayden Struble was excellent.

The CH’s number 47 has been playing very good hockey since the break, and he’s following Lane Hutson’s rhythm very well.

Struble’s physical play is excellent, and he’s helping the CH a lot, especially in the current playoff context.

4. Juraj Slafkovsky may not have had any points, but he played another strong game.

His five hits represented a peak for the CH last night, and he stood out with each of his appearances, as he came close to scoring several times.

5. Was this Jake Evans’ last goal in Montreal?

With all the rumors surrounding him, it’s possible that Evans’ goal may be his last in Montreal.

He is one goal and one point away from tying his personal best of 13 goals and 29 points.

The Canadiens are off today and will resume action tomorrow in their second game in a row against the Buffalo Sabres, this time at the Bell Centre starting at 7 pm.


In a Hurry

– A historic win for the Victory at the Bell Centre!

– To read.

– Félix Auger-Aliassime is really having an excellent start to 2025.

– To note.

– To follow.

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