Canadiens weekly notebook: The most important practices of the season
Also in this week's notebook, Lane Hutson's self-evaluation, the second line's emergence and an update on an under-the-radar prospect.
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Patrik Laine Was the Right Piece for the Montreal Canadiens
This is why General Manager Kent Hughes went out and traded for Patrik Laine in the summer ... but he has found chemistry with Alex Newhook and Kirby Dach. It took Dach time to find his game ...
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Patrik Laine a Difference Maker for the Montreal Canadiens
Laine has been the perfect addition for the Canadiens. While his defensive game can be improved, he is being paid to score goals, and he is doing that, especially on the power play. On the season, Laine has 17 points (12 goals and five assists) in 19 games. Ten of those goals have come on the power play, improving the Canadiens’ power play.
Jets bring 3-game win streak into matchup against the Canadiens
Winnipeg Jets (34-14-3, in the Central Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (24-20-5, in the Atlantic Division) Montreal, Quebec; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets will look to keep a three-game win streak alive when they take on the Montreal Canadiens.
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NJD@MTL: What you need to know
MTL: Patrik Laine’s four-game point streak certainly makes him a player the Devils will need to keep a close eye on. During that stretch, the Finnish forward has picked up six points, most of which have been assists (2G, 4A). Laine, along with teammate Christian Dvorak, partook in his 500th career NHL game against the Red Wings on Thursday.
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Larkin has a goal in 700th game, Red Wings end slide with 4-2 win over Canadiens
Dylan Larkin had a power-play goal and an assist in his 700th career NHL game and the Detroit Red Wings snapped a three-game losing streak.
Surging Rangers dominate Flyers 6-1
NEW YORK (AP) — Defenseman K’Andre Miller had a goal and an assist and Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves as the surging New York Rangers routed the Philadelphia Flyers 6-1 on Thursday night.
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Larkin helps Red Wings defeat Canadiens to end 3-game skid
DETROIT – Dylan Larkin had a goal and an assist in his 700th NHL game to help the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-2 win against the Montreal Canadiens at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday. Moritz Seider had two assists for Detroit (22-21-5), which had lost three straight and four of five (1-3-1). Cam Talbot made 27 saves.
Dylan Larkin tallies two points as Red Wings handle Habs
Dylan Larkin notched a power-play goal and an assist in his 700th career game as the host Detroit Red Wings downed the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 on Thursday night.