Ann 22008 NHL Playoffs - Round 2: Montreal Canadiens vs. Philadelphia Flyers Game 5 Preview
May 3rd 2008 20:31
Can THE TIE go 4-0?
The Canadiens have trailed 1-3 thirteen times in their history. They came back to win it only once. The good news is that several members of the current roster were there for the comeback. Furthermore, the Canadiens have never lost four games in a row in the 2007-2008 reason (their losing streak stops at three). No one is blaming the Habs for playing badly. They outshot and outhit their opponents in all four games, they just can't seem to solve Biron. The situation is dire as reflected in this article (it's in French but the cartoon on top says it all). Guy Carbonneau has confirmed that he will be wearing his tie.
Youppi the mascot
For this game, the team has to fulfill the objectives that I pointed out in my Game 4 preview. Score the first goal, get your nose dirty along the boards and in front of the net, commit less giveaways, no dumb penalties, and prevent the Flyers from entering the D-zone at full speed. And most of all, keep the faith. Never give up.
Will the jersey help?
Additional notes: Carbo has decided to go back with his old lines for the game. Kovalev will play alongside Plekanec and Andrei K. Sergei K. will play with Koivu and Higgins. The grinders line – Begin, Smolinski, Kostopoulos – has been reunited, leaving the ineffective line of Lapierre, Latendresse and Streit with no particular role. At least this time, there will be only one ineffective line instead of two. Price is back in front of the net with a new glove and a new blocker.
Keep the faith
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