Looking Forward to the Playoffs?
For the first time since 1949, the Canadiens have been shut out for 3 straight games. The Canadiens managed only 3 shots on goal in the first period and only 18 overall, a season low at the Bell Centre. The Canadiens have not scored for more than 186 minutes of hockey. They were booed off the ice.
Quick Hits
Three straight shutouts – first time since 1949
Number of times Habs have been shutouts this season: 9 (a franchise record)
Four of the highest-salaried players on the team: Gomez, Cammalleri, Gionta, Plekanec
Shots by the aforementioned four millionaires: 5
Goals Cammalleri has scored since Dec. 19: 4
Goals Gomez has scored in 2011: 2
Opposing goaltenders in remaining games: Pavelec, Ward, Brodeur, Crawford, Anderson, Reimer
Even if the offensive production is lacking at the moment, Price still believes his team will be where it needs to come playoff time. “We’re still in a position where we hold our destiny in our own hands. I think we have enough experience as a group that we won’t let ourselves slide too long. I’m not changing anything. I’m going to keep doing my best to give my team a chance to win every night. Sixty percent of the time, it works and we win games.”
Looking forward to the playoffs?