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After tonight's game, it's official: Ivan Demidov is 1st in the NHL in points per 60 minutes at 5v5 since last season (min. 100 mins played 5v5).

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October 26, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Much like last season, Kapanen continues to struggle at creating chances on offense and preventing on defense. The reality is the Canadiens don't have a 2nd line center for Demidov, but I don't think Kapanen is the correct choice.

It's early, we'll see.

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October 16, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Noah Dobson and Mike Matheson are quietly having a solid start to the season at even strength.

That said, we're also seeing a replica of last season with the Hutson-Guhle pairing. 21 & 48 don't have the best chemistry and should be split, imo.

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October 16, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I am at this ridiculous game, by the way.

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October 12, 2025 at 1:12 AM
The Canadiens weren’t at their best tonight. They left a lot on the table.

That said, when not playing your best still results in slightly outplaying a playoff-bound Leafs team on the road, I think it’s a sign of good things to come. I didn’t mind the loss at all.

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October 9, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Mike Matheson's power play impact has taken a massive tumble from last season to this season.

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December 2, 2024 at 1:05 AM
Montreal Canadiens 5v5 Expected Goals

Updated: December 1, 2024

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December 2, 2024 at 12:49 AM
First overall here we come.

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December 1, 2024 at 11:16 PM
The winning continues. Big day today.
November 30, 2024 at 3:11 PM
Not a bad month. I would be up more if I just stuck to hockey. 🤣
November 26, 2024 at 1:07 PM
What is happening in Columbus?
November 22, 2024 at 1:18 AM
Montreal Canadiens 5v5 Expected Goals (100 mins, score & venue adjusted)

Updated: November 19, 2024

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November 19, 2024 at 11:46 PM
The Canadiens put on an absolute clinic tonight. Defensive play has improved dramatically and the new-found chemistry in the top 6 is making this team watchable again. Best game of the season, imo.

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November 19, 2024 at 3:18 AM
I was not expecting this tonight. Edmonton's had a lot of zone time but can't seem to get a lot of high quality shots off.

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November 19, 2024 at 2:34 AM
Evolving Hockey is high on Kaiden Guhle this season. 🦾

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November 17, 2024 at 8:00 PM
Expected goals line performance for tonight. Jake Evans has done a great job driving play since being promoted to the second line. That line has produced a lot of pace, which is key for Caufield at 5v5, imo.
November 17, 2024 at 3:08 AM
Tonight was fun. Hurts the tank but fun. Nice to see Caufield put up a couple primary apples.

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November 17, 2024 at 2:57 AM
Montreal Canadiens 5v5 Expected Goals (November 14, 2024)

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November 15, 2024 at 3:55 AM
There's probably going to be some overreaction to getting shut out tonight, but there were good signs. Winning is not the goal this season, so we take the small wins. Montreal's top 6 is starting to look more like a top 6.

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November 15, 2024 at 3:41 AM
Separating Caufield and Suzuki is doing wonders so far. Both above 50% expected goals share tonight. Is this temporary or permanent? Not sure yet, but it's working tonight.

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November 15, 2024 at 2:54 AM
Pierre Lebrun says Cole Caufield is on the outside looking in to make Team USA for the Four Nations tournament. They'd be passing up a pretty good player.

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November 15, 2024 at 2:02 AM
Low-event period, which is good for the Canadiens against a team like the Wild. Montreal has found a bit of a rhythm defensively over the last few games.

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November 15, 2024 at 1:47 AM
The Utah Hockey Club beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 with this as their Deserve to Win O’Meter.
November 14, 2024 at 5:02 AM
With Brendan Gallagher's hot start, he now has a 63.3% chance of notching 20+ goals. An excellent resurgence for the #Habs veteran forward.
November 11, 2024 at 1:35 AM
NHL shots on goal slate for today.
November 8, 2024 at 8:19 PM