The Canadiens begin a three-game homestand on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes
ByOlivier Beauregard, translated by Dan Braverman @CanadiensMTL / canadiens.com
MONTREAL - Here are five things you need to know ahead of Thursday night's game against the Carolina Hurricanes at the Bell Centre.
The Canadiens begin a three-game homestand on Thursday against the Hurricanes. The Habs have just returned from a rather successful road trip, picking up four of a possible six points, with only the Minnesota Wild beating Montreal on the voyage. After Carolina, the Canadiens play the Ottawa Senators and then the Boston Bruins. It'll be the third game against the Sens in 12 days, with Montreal taking the first two. Head coach Claude Julien will be turning to Carey Price in goal, while Matthew Peca and Mike Reilly will draw in in place of Nicolas Deslauriers and David Schlemko. 2. Andrew Shaw is on a mini-tear of late, having collected a point in five straight games - notably earning his first point against his former team, the Chicago Blackhawks, with an assist on Sunday. Shaw is currently sixth on the team in scoring with 18 points (6G, 12A) in 27 games. 3. Jeff Petry is on a points streak of his own - a three-game stretch in his case. The blue-liner has amassed four points (2G, 2A) during the string. The 31-year-old American leads all Canadiens defensemen in goals (5) and points (22) this season. 4. The Hurricanes are soldiering through a rough patch, having won only one of their last five games. Captain Justin Williams has a goal in each of his last two games, and has 16 points (6G, 10A) in 2018-19. Centerman Sebastian Aho leads the 'Canes with 28 points (8G, 20A). 5. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. The game will be televised on TSN2 and RDS, and will be on the radio on TSN 690 and 98,5 fm.
