Canadiens-Penguins: Despite Winning Ways, Habs not Yet Ready for Pens

Posted: 29th October 2009 by Rocket All Habs in NHL
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Montreal 1 Pittsburgh 6 (Mellon Arena)

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About five weeks ago the Montreal Canadiens played an exhibition game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. It was the first game of the pre-season that resembled a NHL-calibre game. The Canadiens dressed 14 regulars.

The Canadiens were down early and needed three goals in the third period to come from behind and beat the defending Stanley Cup champions 4-3. The turnaround started started when the line of Brian Gionta, Scott Gomez and Mike Cammalleri skated together for the first time. This line, along with Andrei Markov, were dangerous every time they were on the ice. Gionta finished the night with two goals and an assist.

Tonight, the Penguins got an early lead—but t ...

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