Canadiens fans have seen this in the Montreal team's recent games: head coach Martin St-Louis visibly chose the winning combination by relying on a trio of Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky.
Since returning from the National League (NHL) All-Star Game break, the three men have done everything they can despite the Habs' inconsistent performances. On offense, their performance over the last five games is worthy of Bettman's elite. On February 5, Suzuki collected 10 points; Only Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid did better with 13. Three skaters had nine, including Slafkovsky. For his part, Caufield scored a total of six points.
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In terms of differentiation, members of Bleu-Blanc-Rouge's main attack line were also excellent, as Suzuki maintained a record of +4, compared to +5 for his two wingers.
However, going further back into the campaign, it is fair to say that these young people's progress began several weeks ago. As TVA Sports journalist Anthony Martineau reported on Friday on
Then, starting January 25, the first of the three scored 13 points, putting him in a tie for second in the NHL. He also leads the league with his seven goals. For his part, Slafkovsky is second with six goals.
Additionally, only one other Canadian player has accumulated at least six points since activities resumed. That's defenseman Mike Matheson, who added six assists to his record. All other St. Louis squads were satisfied with three points or less.
Sainte-Flanelle, beaten 7-4 by the Rangers in New York on Thursday, will reunite with its fans on Saturday night when the Washington Capitals visit. The duel will be broadcast on TVA Sports.
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