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Nick Suzuki and the Montreal Canadiens arrive in Buffalo for a crucial matchup against a red-hot Sabres team.
The atmosphere around the team has shifted dramatically since the captain rediscovered his offensive touch.
Nick Suzuki is carrying the club on his shoulders with an impressive 12 points over his last seven games.
Martin St-Louis knows that this three-game road trip before the Olympic break will dictate what comes next.
The Canadiens currently hold a tight record, and every point has become a matter of survival in the standings.
The Buffalo Sabres represent a major challenge, riding an incredible stretch of 20 wins in their last 24 games.
Here is the atmosphere surrounding the team this morning in Buffalo, ahead of the morning skate.
Martin St-Louis holds a practice at ahead of crucial game vs. Sabres
“The Canadiens are in upstate New York to face the NHL’s hottest team, the Buffalo Sabres, at KeyBank Center on Saturday.
The Canadiens are scheduled for a morning skate on Saturday at 11:30 a.m”
– Montreal Canadiens
Martin St-Louis has decided to hold a practice for his players.
The coach is expected to show his hand this morning regarding the identity of his starting goaltender and lineup for this divisional clash.
The head coach will confirm his line combinations around 11:30 a.m. during the traditional media availability.
There is close attention on the possibility that minor adjustments could be made to counter the Sabres’ speed.
The puck will officially drop tonight at the KeyBank Center, in an atmosphere worthy of the playoffs.
Parity in the Eastern Conference makes this head-to-head matchup between two divisional rivals absolutely explosive for the playoff race.
Everyone is waiting to see if Montreal can slow down the NHL’s most dominant team at the moment.
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