Habs Add Another One To The Loss Column-Sabres 6, Habs 2

The Montreal Canadiens pretty much let the Buffalo Sabres do whatever they wanted for the first 2 periods, and ended up getting thumped 6-2. It what is now becoming the norm, the Habs spotted their opposition a 2 goal lead and saw that increase to 4 before finally netting a couple of their own. Defensive zone coverage was again terrible......you'd think by this point some progress would have been made. Jaroslav Halak got the nod in net, and although his rebound control was questionable, he was pretty much hung out to dry, facing 29 shots in the 1st 2 periods alone (while the Habs only managed 8 of their own). Halak ended the night with 31 saves, while Ryan Miller stopped 21. Scott Gomez and Josh Gorges had the Canadiens goals. Not much else to be said, another poor effort. You cannot continue to give teams first period leads and expect to comeback. Some other thoughts from a tough game to watch:

>The line juggling continued again tonight with pretty much everyone playing with everyone. No combination was real effective. Nice to see Gomez end his draught.

>Hal Gill was healthy enough but did not play. After the effort of most of the defence tonight expect him to be in the lineup tomorrow. At times it was a comedy of errors. Nice to see Mara get the mitts off late in the game.

>The lack of PP's continued with the Habs getting just 1. The Sabres only had 2. Neither team could take advantage of their opportunities.

So there you have it, the losing streak is now up to 4. It appears preparation is an issue, as noted with the almost nightly slow starts. A team that has trouble scoring can't spot teams leads. The Silver Wolf Whiskey Hab of the Game goes tonight to Josh Gorges. Had a goal and saved another by sweeping a puck off the goal line (which for a former d-man like myself is at least equal to a goal). Consideration also given to Gomez and A. Kostitysn. Next up, the 100th year game against the Bruins tomorrow night at the Bell Centre. Hopefully the home team can pull out a win.....or the city may riot.