Habs Face Tough Five-Game Stretch

0:00You're listening to NHL News today, subscribe now for fast, daily updates on your team. The Montreal Canadiens face a tough 5-game stretch starting Saturday with rematches against 5 teams that handed them losses earlier this season. It kicks off at home against the San Jose Sharks on March 14th, followed by the Anaheim Ducks on March 15th, then the Boston Bruins on March 17th, Detroit Redwings on March 19th and New York Islanders on March 21st. At 36 wins, 18 losses, and 10 overtime losses, the Habsit 3rd in the Atlantic Division with 82 points chasing a playoff. Spot. These games highlight ongoing goalie struggles, particularly with Sam Montenbo, who led in lay goals in several defeats, like the Sharks, 7-5 win in a shootout loss to the Ducks. Coach Martin St. Louis switched to Jacques Doubes before the Olympic break, where the rookies shown in key victories, but went back to Montenbo. Afterward, leading to more blown leads against the Bruins and Islanders, fans and media

1:04are buzzing about the pressure on Montenbo, whose season stats sit at 10 wins, 8 losses, 4 overtime losses, a 3 point, 4-3 goals, against average, and 0.872 save percentage. Despite the dips, the team's strong play elsewhere keeps them ahead and recent call of Jacob Fowler adds depth. The Red Wings game stands out as the biggest stakes, with Detroit 3 points back in the wild card hunt after playing two more games. A win there could solidify the Habs position, especially as the season series is tied 1-1. With rumors swirling about a goalie rotation featuring Doubes and Fowler, this stretch could show if stabilized net mining lists Montreal higher. All these matchups are winnable at home, except Detroit, so eyes are on how they handle the revenge spots. This star is sponsored for helping bring you this episode. When you want calm, do not reach for your phone, lay back and listen, S-O-L-L-I-S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com.