Category: Paul Byron
Canadiens 'know what we're facing' after pushed to brink with Game 4 loss
Boston BruinsJeff Petry said the Montreal Canadiens are playing each game as if it's their last.The Canadiens were pushed to the brink of elimination with a 4-0 loss in Game 4 at Bell Centre on Tuesday.Easier said than done, given the Canadiens' struggles scoring.Petry said the Canadiens' plan has been solid; th...
Read moreThis might be a bad time for a management change
Micheal FerlandThis is going to be a really important off-season for the Calgary Flames, with a lot of key decisions to be made before the puck drops again in October. One of the most common questions I’ve been asked – by followers on Twitter, by friends, by my relatives – is whether the Flames will retain...
Read moreThe Montreal Canadiens Have Scoring Issues
Jake Allenfrom Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette, Maybe the Canadiens should put Jake Allen in net for Game 4 of their playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs and let Carey Price play forward to see if he can score. Almost nobody else on the Canadiens can. The Canadiens lost Game 3 by a 2-...
Read moreCanadiens' troubling regular-season patterns a concern after Game 2 loss
Shea WeberThere are two core issues that should have alarm bells sounding back in Montreal right about now, with the Canadiens returning home tied 1-1 in their Stanley Cup Playoffs series with the Toronto Maple Leafs — issues that have been around all season long.
Read more3 Keys: Canadiens at Maple Leafs, Game 2 of first round
Carey PriceThe Toronto Maple Leafs will look to even the Stanley Cup First Round against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday.The Maple Leafs lost captain John Tavares when he sustained a concussion and knee injury in the first period of a 2-1 loss in Game 1 on Thursday.Coach Sheldo...
Read moreNHL Betting Guide: Finding value in Saturday's playoff action
Florida PanthersMost of the wagers out there are strictly team-centric: Will team A beat team B? Will team A beat team B by X amount of goals? Ryan Sullivan takes things up a notch in the latest NHL Betting Guide.
Read more2021 NHL Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, scores, highlights, analysis
Brendan GallagherFrom the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered. Check out the full picture and coverage on each team.
Read moreByron scores amazing game-winning goal for Canadiens from knees
Toronto Maple LeafsPaul Byron didn't even need to stay on his feet to score the game-winning goal Thursday.
Read moreFor Leafs, heartbreaking Game 1 loss pales in comparison to Tavares' health
Mitchell MarnerThe outcome of a game or even a playoff series nearly a half-century in the making seemed significantly less important after seeing Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares crumpled on the ice after just 10 minutes of play in Game 1.
Read morePrimeau a stable option for Canadiens amid turbulence of Price's concussion
Paul ByronThe Canadiens have lost five of their last seven games, struggled immensely to score goals and the complexities of icing their most competitive roster grew with Price’s injury. But, if you're looking for a silver lining, look no further than Primeau getting a chance he’s earned.
Read moreNorth Notes: Canadiens, Foligno, Hutton, McLeod
Montreal CanadiensDespite being lauded for his trade deadline moves, Montreal Canadiens general manager finds that his team is struggling, much because of the team’s sudden roster inflexibility. The team has already used up all but one of their post-deadline recalls, bringing up Xavier Ouellet, Alexander Romanov and...
Read moreDucharme facing tough decisions to spark Canadiens' team speed
Joel EdmundsonTeam speed used to be the Montreal Canadiens' calling card, but it's been severely lacking of late.
Read moreCanadiens win over Maple Leafs important first step in final playoff push
Eric StaalA 4-2 win over the North Division-leading Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday was a great way to snap a three-game losing streak and an important step in the right direction for the Montreal Canadiens. But, as Jake Allen said after making 23 saves in the win, it was merely the first step.
Read moreSeveral Players Clear Waivers
New York IslandersSaturday: All four players passed through waivers unclaimed, reports Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston. Friday: The Ottawa Senators have placed Clark Bishop on waivers in order to be able to place him on the taxi squad once again. He’s not the only one on the wire, as the Edmonton Oilers have placed vetera...
Read moreHellebuyck, Jets hang on for win against Canadiens
Josh MorrisseyMONTREAL -- Connor Hellebuyck made 36 saves for the Winnipeg Jets, who began a five-game road trip with a 4-2 win against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre on Thursday.
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