Reprint from HabsAddict.com
Playing back-to-back games in two different cities is never an easy feat for any team. But doing it when the second of the back-to-back games is your fourth match in six nights is even harder.
So, when the Montreal Canadiens stepped onto the Bell Center ice against the Florida Panthers last night, it was not surprising to see what looked like a slow, sluggish team.
The Canadiens had moments where they were moving their feet and when they did, they tilted the ice towards the Panthers zone.
The problem for the Habs—who welcomed star defenseman Andrei Markov back into the fold—was that once the Panthers scored their first goal, it was difficult for them to maintain a high level of energy.
Instead, they oscillated between looking flat and playing with vigor.
Despite out-shooting the opposition 41 to 31, the Canadiens were disorganized for long stretches of the match and really looked like they needed a nap.
The end result was that the fresh Panthers took advantage of turnovers and missed passes to put this game away.
Final score: Panth ...
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Article written by Kamal Panesar
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