The Canadiens suffered a frustrating 4–0 loss at home to the Detroit Red Wings, ending their three-game win streak and dropping them from first place in the Atlantic Division. Detroit took control with goals from Lucas Raymond, Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, and Andrew Copp, while goalie John Gibson stood tall with 27 saves and a shutout. Meanwhile, Jacob Fowler made 20 stops in a tough night for the Canadiens’ offense.
This game was a reminder that things are far from smooth in Montreal — and with injured players returning soon, the roster picture is about to get even more chaotic. I break down what went wrong tonight and why the Canadiens’ depth surge could mean some players are headed out, to Laval, or even waivers/trade. Guys like Fowler, Owen Beck, Sammy Blais, Brendan Gallagher, Dobes, Zack Bolduc, and Joe Veleno are all in the mix as roster decisions tighten. Let’s talk about who might stay and who might go — because once the injured guys are healthy again, tough choices are coming.
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I didn't realize we're at this point, with everyone coming back shortly + Newhook just around the corner – decisions NEED TO BE MADE. This is insane and has huge implications… I just realized this while doing this video and talking out loud…
Tell me what you think everyone.
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You forgot about Alex Newhook :O
I think they should send Fowler down during the Olympics, give Doby more games.
Do they have to waived Blais since we waived him and then he came back? It hought we could just send him down for free
IMO Arbor would be more successful playing a fourth line right winger. … He would end up not having the stress to have to carry the puck out of his zone… He would capture passes at full speed crossing the opponents blue line with his 235 pounds .. He would be almost unstoppable playing as a net crasher or posing as a wall in front of the other team goalie.
Just because your team failed defensively and left your goalie one on one with an opposing player doesn't make it, "not a good goal".
We need to hit the damn net lol , so many times last night i heard the glass or even a post
Quality shots aren’t aimed at the opponent’s goaltender’s tummy, making him look good. Basic shots are what we witnessed Saturday night. That freak goal 🥅 in the 2nd spoke to Lady Luck and which bench she was sitting on. It stems from there, similar as St. Louis shutout. No net drive. Basic effort, and admiring Press clippings doesn’t win games.
You discrediting the shutout is awful. Gibson has been playing lights out. There is at least one of those missed shots in the first that he should have gotten a save. One of them tips his glove. That is a literal save and not a miss.
Also, how about give Detroit credit for defense in forcing Montreal to take certain shots. Saying they didn't play well while getting a 4-0 shutout is a literal oxymoron. Wouldn't expect anything less out of a Montreal fan.
Lastly, when the puck is on the glass, as ac goalie, you NEVER GO OUT AND ATTEMPT TO PLAY THE PUCK!
Fowler definitely going down to play during the Olympic break
Did you know nose bleed seats sold for over 500$ a seat? NOSE BLEED SEATS!! Incredible!
Dobes will be getting sent down 100% if they make the playoffs they need to expose Fowler to playoff hockey.
Its a hard pill to swallow, but i feel like we'll lose at least 2 quebecois once everyone is back from injury … Blais, Veleno, Bolduc , Danault …
I do not see a world where Laine deserves a spot on the lineup over anyone else currently on the team
How does one of the highest scoring teams in the league get shutout twice in 5 games? As much as I'm loving this season more than any season in recent memory, it's so fucking frustrating having such a Jekyll and Hyde team that can look elite one night and like absolute dog shit the next.
Even with everyone healthy, I still think Laine is the odd man out. He's useless at 5 on 5 and he doesn't really fit into PP1 anymore. Should he get a roster spot to only play 90 seconds of PP2 time every game? As much as I hate to admit it, if we can't flip him for literally anything at the deadline, we just need to healthy scratch him and let him walk this summer. His slow play style doesn't fit with this fast team.
There isn't much to say about that game against the Wings, it was a perfect example of a game you just want to forget. But one point I would like to make. The past 2 years, if the opposition could shut down Caufield and Suzuki, they would almost certainly win the game. That is no longer the case, and once the lineup gets healthy, it will be even more balanced. We have lots to look forward to!
The goaltending situation isn't complicated at all (even though some fans like to make it seem that way). Fowler was called up for ONE reason, to give Monty time to get himself straightened out. That has now apparently happened and Fowler will be sent back down. They won't have to worry about that until training camp now.
I want my Blais, Danault and Bolduc line. 😀 Grit, grit and grit! Bon vidéo, thank you.
"I had to think about this one" – The return with the disheveled hair made me lol.
I just don’t understand why Marty can’t see xhekaj is one of our best defenders!! Like everybody else can turn it over as much as they want but xhekaj does it one time he’s terrible he lost us the game blah blah!
I’ve supported the habs since 93 when I got into hockey felt like fate since I’m Australian and after mighty ducks the only game I see is a replay of the cup final and I liked montreals colours over the kings however. If xhekaj leaves doesn’t get resigned or gets traded I’ll be switching to whatever team that is even if it’s the laffs.
Blais has only played 9 games since they called him back,
He can go down without passing the weaver, if he doesn't play tonight (monday)
Everyone knows my thoughts on Arber and Florian. 8 hits in 12 minutes, and a mean BEAST.
Arber was arguably the best impact player. Everyone knows I like Florian on the 4th line, and Anderson on the first to take Slav's place on line one.
Slav has been kinda making the 2nd line his own, as a leader.
Anyway, I want Anderson on the 1st line, Jake being a Jordan Stall guy,, Slav as a dangerous line 2 leader.
Arber is a MUST. Now Whiskey, need your thoughts about my horrible oponion that for 9 million, I want Wyat from Dallas NOT Jason from Dalllas.
Jay looking for 12, no. This team is extremely good and they want to win.
Jay brings nothing at 12. 9, if he wants a cup. Absolute max. Wyatt a great centre from Dallas is worth more for the core team.
Cole for Jason is an horrible idea.