Bell Centre Showdown: Montreal Canadiens Face Calgary Flames

As the Montreal Canadiens prepare to host the Calgary Flames at the Bell Centre, fans are gearing up for what promises to be an exciting matchup. The Canadiens have been showing a mix of results in their recent games, which suggests that they could swing either way when they face off against the Flames.

Looking back at their last three games, the Canadiens have had a rollercoaster of outcomes. They secured a win against the Boston Bruins with a final score of 3-2 after pushing into overtime. This victory was fueled by an impressive powerplay performance and solid goaltending, boasting a save percentage near 93 percent. Their ability to capitalize on powerplay opportunities and maintain control during even-strength play was key.

However, in their subsequent game against the Vancouver Canucks, despite playing on home ice at Bell Centre, they fell short with a scoreline of 2-5. The team struggled particularly in even-strength situations where they conceded five goals and managed only one themselves. Goaltending also took a hit as their save percentage dropped significantly.

The trend shows that while Montreal has demonstrated resilience and capability to snatch wins in tight situations, consistency remains an issue – especially when it comes to maintaining defensive strength throughout regular play periods.

The upcoming game will test whether Montreal can leverage their home advantage at Bell Centre once again and bounce back from their previous loss with improved defense and goaltending performance. Fans should look out for how well the team can execute powerplays and if they can tighten up defensively during even-strength play.

The match is scheduled for November 15th at Bell Centre in Montreal; fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ starting from midnight UTC.