Here is the first episode of Good match! at the start of 2025… In the locker room takes us to Illinois.
After defeating three powerful teams before the New Year, the Montreal Canadiens players will face the Blackhawks, a team that has not improved despite the recent change of head coach.
The CH coaches do not want to be satisfied with amassing one point out of two during this short stay of two games on the road. They also insisted on this during the Montreal club’s practice in Chicago this Thursday.
Since Martin St-Louis took time off from the media today, Trevor Letowski took charge of the press briefing.
Montembeault, Hutson et Dach
Samuel Montembeault, who will be the starting goalie Friday, loves playing in Chicago.
Jane Hutson, who was voted the NHL’s best rookie of the month for December, is at home in Illinois.
On Kirby Dach’s side, he will play against his younger brother Colton, a second round pick of the Blackhawks, in 2021. This will be a first experience for both young men.
The clash will also be a special moment for the Dach family who will be reunited in the Chicago arena.
Dach is probably playing his best hockey with the Habs since arriving in Montreal.
The Canadiens will next play the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night.
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