A completely unacceptable situation occurred with the Canadiens: "Martin St-Louis does not want to win"
The Montreal Canadiens suffered another loss last night against the Minnesota Wild, a 12th in 17 games this season.
Collectively, Martin St-Louis' squad delivered a solid defensive performance against a serious opponent. However, in the end, the Habs lost by shutout, with a score of 3 to 0.
Although the defensive effort was notable, it is clear that the best team won the duel. By focusing there efforts on defensive play, the Canadiens did poorly on offense, getting only 19 shots on goal during the match.
A key aspect that could have changed the outcome of the match is the powerplay, which gave nothing in the end by three occasions. For its part, the Wild was able to capitalize once on its three opportunities.
That's what made the difference.
An unacceptable situation involving Lane Hutson
In a defensive match like yesterday, where offensive chances where rare, it is crucial to take advantage of powerplays opportunities.
However, a controversial decision has arisen again regarding Lane Hutson, and it is bringing criticism towards Martin St-Louis.
With the Canadiens behind by two goals and desperate to score, Hutson, considered the team's most creative player, played only 13 seconds in this critical situation.
In total, Mike Matheson, less efficient in this aspect of the game, benefited of 4 minutes and 12 seconds of playing time on the offense, compared to only 1 minute and 47 seconds for Hutson.
This decision of ice time is difficult to explain, especially since Hutson already demonstrates clear superiority over Matheson on the power play. In addition to being an immediate asset, he also embodies the future of the organization.
Many even point the finger at St-Louis, accusing him of not putting all the chances on there side to win matches.
The Canadiens don't take winning seriously."
After 17 games this season, it seems illogical that the young defenseman is still not established as the pillar of the Canadien's powerplays.
This decision risks continuing debates around the head coach's choices.
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Do you think Martin St-Louis should put Lane Hutson on the first power play unit? | ||
| Yes | 164 | 90.1 % |
| No | 18 | 9.9 % |
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