Every two weeks, we look back at notable Quebec performances delivered in the NHL during this period. Having taken a break recently, we are exceptionally covering the period from December 13 to January 8.
Marchessault at the top
After a slow start to the season, Nashville Predators forward Jonathan Marchessault found some progress starting in December. And in his last 11 games, the 34-year-old skater has amassed seven goals and six assists for 13 points.
Quite a feint from Josi, a 10th for Marchessault –
The Cap-Rouge native notably distinguished himself by amassing two goals and an assist in a 5-2 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes on December 23. He even threw down the gloves on January 4 against young Calgary Flames forward Matt Coronato.
Steven Stamkos and Filip Forsberg, who skate alongside him on the first unit, are also enjoying some success these days.
Unfortunately, their resurgence in form didn’t have much of an effect on the team as a whole. During this period, the Predators maintained a record of five wins and six losses.
Dubois: the renaissance continues
We’re only halfway through the season, and Pierre-Luc Dubois of the Washington Capitals is just seven points shy of his total from last year with the Los Angeles Kings.
In short, while those who didn’t want to see him arrive in Montreal seemed to be giggling with pleasure at the idea of seeing him fail, here he is back at his best.
Author of a double on Wednesday evening in a 2-1 victory against the Vancouver Canucks, the 26-year-old center has amassed 3 goals and 10 assists in his last 13 games. Dubois now has 7 goals and 26 assists for 33 points this season.
“Duby was a beast tonight. He was very good,” commented Capitals coach Spencer Carbery after the victory against the Canucks.
The Capitals and Dubois celebrate a great evening –
-Huberdeau in great shape
Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau is on pace to have his best season with the Alberta team.
In his third year with the Flames, the 31-year-old winger has 30 points in 40 games, which suggests he could have around sixty by the end of the regular season.
Already an 11th goal this season for Huberdeau –
Huberdeau has done very well recently, with six goals and three assists in 10 games. He notably scored the winning goal in overtime on Tuesday night in a 3-2 win against the Anaheim Ducks.
“I feel like I’m at my best,” he recently told Sportsnet.
“Especially in the defensive aspect, I had never been the best in that and I am proud of it,” he added. I have a lot more fun.”
Honorable mentions
After a poor start to the season, Detroit Red Wings center Joe Veleno has collected seven points in his last 11 games.
Two for two against CH for Joe Veleno –
Alexandre Carrier has obtained five assists in nine games since his arrival with the Montreal Canadiens.
While the Canadian is doing very well, Samuel Montembeault has compiled a record of six wins and three losses in his last nine games, with a goals allowed average of 2.81.
