And then there's the issue of back-to-back games. Montreal had a record of 1-11-1 in the second game of a back-to-back situation last season. The one win was recorded against the Chicago Blackhawks, the team that finished 31st in the standings in 2023-24.
yeah, this is clearly something they'll have to work on this year, although I'm not entirely sure what can be improved so that they can be better prepared for those situations... for a young team perhaps it's about trying to establish a better routine.
Hoping that Primeau's shakiness can be chalked up to opening week nerves, and not him reverting to his days of being unsteady in the confidence department. Great recap!