We've all seen the reasons the #Habs may struggle tonight, and they are legit concerns. But in the spirit of Erin's Optimistic Takes, here are the things that may make all the difference:
1. Jake Allen. Sure, Price has been so terrific you almost wonder if it's...
1. Jake Allen. Sure, Price has been so terrific you almost wonder if it's...
... even necessary to start the backup goalie until you remember that it's Jake. Goalies are the only players on ice for the whole 60 and a b2b like this would be brutal for Carey. It's nice not to have to worry about it.
2. The forward lines. I sincerely hope...
2. The forward lines. I sincerely hope...
...the top 3 are exactly what we saw last night. As for the 4th, the option to play Lehkonen exists--not that Perry wasn't wonderful last night, but fatigue may be a bigger factor at his age. Again: just nice to have the possibility.
3. Fresh Mete. Can't help but think this...
3. Fresh Mete. Can't help but think this...
...game would have involved Mete anyway to reduce the fatigue factor, but now it's a requirement. Mete has his strengths and weaknesses but he is energetic; it will also be interesting to see if he, too, shows positive signs of the Ducharme effect on younger players...
... which is entirely possible.
4. I think it's Ducharme's birthday. Got to expect the boys to pull out all the stops to give their new coach the gift of a solid win. In regulation, even.
4. I think it's Ducharme's birthday. Got to expect the boys to pull out all the stops to give their new coach the gift of a solid win. In regulation, even.
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