Match Up:
The
Canadiens (26-15-5) are home to host the Devils (19-18-10) Tuesday
night. The game is set to start at 7:30 and airs on RDS and TSN-Habs.
This
is the third and final meeting between the Habs and Devils this season.
The Canadiens will have their sights set on a season sweep after a pair
of back-to-back wins at the start of December. This might also be
Martin Brodeur's last game in his hometown as the legend's career winds
down after two decades in the league.
What to Watch:
Carey
Price has helped the Habs earn points in his last 7 starts and has a
7-1-2 record in his last 10. Price is set to take part in his first
Olympics next month and his .928 save percentage and 2.19 GAA puts him
ahead of his Team Canada counterparts, Roberto Luongo and Mike Smith.
Former
Hab Michael Ryder comes in to Montreal with 5 goals and 7 points in his
last 8 games. He now leads the Devils with 16 goals on the year.
Jaromir Jagr, who will turn 42 during the Sochi Olympics, continues to
lead the Devils in scoring. With 36 points on the year, Jagr is 11
points ahead of his fellow Czech Olympian, 37-year old Patrik Elias.
What's at Stake:
The
Habs are looking to take 3 of 3 against the Devils this season, a team
that has worked their way back into the playoff conversation in the
East. Montreal is locked into a 3-way race for top spot in the Atlantic,
although they're a step behind the Lightning and Bruins.
Who's Out:
The
Canadiens are without Alex Galchenyuk (hand) until after the Olympic
break. Also missing are Ryan White (upper body) and Davis Drewiske
(shoulder).
The Devils are missing Patrik Elias (upper body), Damien Brunner (knee), Peter Harrold (foot) and Jacob Josefson (illness).
What Else:
While
this may be Martin Brodeur's final visit to his hometown as an NHL
goalie, his legacy will certainly live on. The veteran netminder has won
3 Stanley Cups, 2 Olympic Gold Medals, 5 Jennings Trophies, 4 Vezinas
and holds countless individual records such as most shutouts in a
playoff campaign (7), most regular season wins (681), most regular
season shutouts (124) and many more.
Jaromir Jagr has also been
spending his time in New Jersey setting NHL records and Milestones. Jagr
recently passed his former teammate, Mario Lemieux, in career points to
take over seventh spot on the list. He also recently became the NHLer
with the most career game winning goals, scoring his 122nd GWG on
December 18 against the Senators.
The Question Mark:
While
the Canadiens have a bit of breathing room between themselves and the
Wild Card teams, the Devils are one of 9 Eastern conference teams within
4 points of sixth place in the conference. So we want to hear your thoughts,
which bubble team, the Capitals, Rangers, Wings, Leafs, Flyers, Devils,
Jackets, Sens or Hurricanes, would give the Habs the most trouble in a
playoff series?
Let us know what you think, leave a comment or send us a tweet by using the #MTLHockey hashtag on Twitter.
Be
sure to tune into the Montreal Hockey Talk Pregame Show an hour before
the puck drop and the Post Game Show 5 minutes after the final siren.
Join the live conversation by using the #MTLHockey hashtag on Twitter.
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