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The Montreal Canadiens got shut out by the Detroit Red Wings last night, and there's one simple fix that might have helped them avoid that result: shooting more. Throughout the season, they have been one of the teams that have shot the least and they need to fix that.
That offer sheet conundrum soured the relationship between the Canadiens and Kotkaniemi. Fast-forward five seasons, and the 25-year-old has not lived up to the hype. His best year in Carolina was in 2022-23 when he scored 18 goals and 43 points.
The Wings won their third straight, 4-0, with goalie John Gibson stopping every shot from the Montreal Canadiens.
Saturday night’s game at the Bell Center wasn’t just another duel between the Montreal Canadiens and the Detroit Red Wings; it was also game number 500 for captain Nick Suzuki. While playing 500 games in the NHL is already impressive,
Montreal Canadiens' goaltending depth presents a trade dilemma, with Samuel Montembeault, 29, emerging as the most likely candidate. Despite recent strong performances boosting his value, his overall season stats remain a concern.
The Wings went into Montreal Saturday and in a battle for first place in the Atlantic Division came away with a convincing, impressive 4-0 victory.
BOTTOM LINE: The Vancouver Canucks are looking to stop a six-game losing streak with a win over the Montreal Canadiens. Montreal is 25-14-6 overall and 12-10-1 at home. The Canadiens have a 22-4-6 record when scoring at least three goals.
Head coach Martin St. Louis recently addressed the pending return of Kaiden Guhle and made it clear the Montreal Canadiens will experiment with their defensive