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Nick Suzuki Shines Despite Canadiens' Loss to Sabres
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Here are the M ontreal Canadiens news items, stories, and content you may have missed on Thursday.
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TSN published their most recent 'Trade Bait' board, and for the first time in a long time, there are no Canadiens players listed. New York Rangers forward Artemi Panarin leads the charge, with Vincent Trocheck and Nazem Kadri in tow. [ TSN ]
The Canadiens held a significant edge in shots and scoring chances versus the Buffalo Sabres , but they only capitalized on two opportunities, losing 4-2. Nick Suzuki scored a goal and an assists, while netminder Samuel Montembeault stopped just 13 of the 16 shots sent his way. [ Canadiens Highlights: Two-Point Night From Suzuki Not Enough ]
ICYMI: It's time to vote for the top-10 Canadiens prospects, based on their overall value in the organization. [ Habs Fan Vote – Ranking Top 10 Montreal Canadiens Prospects ]
It appears that injured forward Patrik Laine is nearing a return to play, having almost recovered from a core muscle injury that required surgical intervention. [ Projecting The Canadiens Forward Lines When Healthy ]
Canadiens head coach Martin St-Louis did not hold back when discussing star rookie Ivan Demidov . "Elite offensive computer" is a rather accurate description, as well.
Speaking of great young Canadiens players, phenom Lane Hutson received his daily dose of praise.
The Canadiens are still among the 'Super 16' according to the NHL.
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On Thursday, the Vegas Golden Knights kicked off a four-game road trip against the Boston Bruins . They started poorly and allowed the first four goals of the game. A third-period comeback bid came up just short, and the Golden Knights fell 4-3. [ Vegas Golden Knights ]
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The injury troubles for the Toronto Maple Leafs on the blueline have taken another turn or two. With top defenceman Chris Tanev potentially out for the rest of the season (surgery-dependent), the Buds appeared to lose two more d-men on Wednesday night. [ Toronto Maple Leafs ]
The Pittsburgh Penguins made news just before game time Thursday when they face the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. The team activated Erik Karlsson from injured reserve, but also placed third-pairing defenceman Ryan Graves on injured reserve. [ Pittsburgh Penguins ]
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