Halak makes 40 saves as Canadiens shut out Isles
Associated PressJaroslav Halak made 40 saves for his first shutout of the season, and Andrei Markov scored two of Montreal's three-power play goals after missing more than two months with a leg injury in the Canadiens' 3-0 victory over the New York Islanders.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 19, 2009Thin Blue Line: Markov due back soon
Victoria Matiash, Special to ESPN.comVictoria Matiash notes that Andrei Markov's impending return should help the Montreal Canadiens, and also ranks the top 75 fantasy defensemen.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009Dupuis' third-period goal, Fleury's 19 saves sink Habs
Associated PressPascal Dupuis scored on a slap shot 13:21 into the third period and Marc-Andre Fleury made 19 saves as the Pittsburgh Penguins stopped Montreal's three-game winning streak with a 3-2 win over the Canadiens on Thursday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 10, 2009Thin Blue Line: Johnson finally shining
Victoria Matiash, Special to ESPN.comVictoria Matiash says that Erik Johnson's breakout season shouldn't be a surprise, only that it was a year later than expected.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009Halak's 45 saves help Canadiens to 3rd win in row
Associated PressJaroslav Halak made 45 saves, and the Canadiens extended their winning streak to three with a 4-1 win over the Senators on Tuesday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 08, 2009Cammalleri's hat trick stars as Canadiens roll to honor 100th anniversary
Associated PressMike Cammalleri scored three times in the second period and the Montreal Canadiens celebrated their 100th anniversary with a 5-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Friday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 04, 2009Thin Blue Line: Thrashers stepping up
Victoria Matiash, Special to ESPN.comVictoria Matiash praises the Atlanta Thrashers' defensemen, specifically Tobias Enstrom, in this week's rankings.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009Leafs earn shutout after Gustavsson hospitalized with elevated heart rate
Associated PressMaple Leafs goalie Jonas Gustavsson was taken to the hospital with an elevated heart rate following the first period of Toronto's 3-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 01, 2009Backstrom, Varlamov star in SO to help Caps thwart Habs after last-minute tie
Associated PressNicklas Backstrom scored the only shootout goal on Washington's third attempt to give the Capitals a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 28, 2009The Thin Blue Line: Souray back
Victoria Matiash, Special to ESPN.comVictoria Matiash discusses the return of Sheldon Souray to the lineup in her weekly roundup and ranking of fantasy hockey defensemen.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009Price silences Hurricanes in shootout as Canadiens aim for .500
Associated PressCarey Price stopped all six Carolina attempts in the shootout, Maxim Lapierre scored the winner and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Hurricanes 3-2 Tuesday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 17, 2009The Thin Blue Line: Fantasy wasteland
Victoria Matiash, Special to ESPN.comVictoria Matiash looks at the latest among fantasy defensemen, noting the Hurricanes' slow start has hurt the values of Joe Corvo and Joni Pitkanen.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009Bergeron, Bruins avoid third straight shutout but lose to Canadiens
Associated PressPatrice Bergeron's goal with 52 seconds left in regulation helped the Bruins avoid a historic third straight shutout, but Mike Cammalleri scored in the shootout to give the Canadiens a 2-1 victory.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 05, 2009The Thin Blue Line: Myers here to stay
Victoria Matiash, Special to ESPN.comVictoria Matiash adds Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers to her rankings but warns readers to keep their expectations reasonable for the 19-year-old rookie.
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