Ducks Fly North to Challenge Canadiens at Bell Centre

As the Montreal Canadiens gear up to host the Anaheim Ducks at the Bell Centre on Valentine's Day, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent display of dominance on home ice. The Canadiens have been a force to reckon with, and their performance in past games suggests that they might just have what it takes to send the Ducks waddling back home.

Looking back at the Canadiens' recent outings, one can't help but be impressed by their 5-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on December 23rd. That night, they showcased an aggressive offense with a shooting percentage of 18 percent and a powerplay that created opportunities despite not converting. Their faceoff win percentage stood out at 57 percent, which allowed them control over the game's pace.

The following game against Minnesota Wild was less favorable for Montreal as they faced an overtime loss with a scoreline of 3-4. Despite this setback on December 22nd, there were positives to take away – notably their resilience in pushing the game beyond regulation time and securing a powerplay goal from six opportunities.

Montreal's most recent match-up against Winnipeg Jets on December 19th saw them emerge victorious in overtime once again. This time around, it was thanks to an impressive powerplay performance where they scored two goals from three opportunities and won crucial faceoffs with a win percentage of 54 percent.

The Ducks should be wary of Montreal’s ability to capitalize during powerplays and maintain puck possession through effective faceoffs. However, it would be remiss not to acknowledge Anaheim’s potential threat; after all, any NHL team has its share of surprises and talents that could turn the tide.

For fans looking forward to this clash between birds and Habs faithfuls alike – expect Montreal’s strategy to revolve around strong puck control during faceoffs and exploiting any given opportunity when playing with an advantage. The defensive unit will need to stay vigilant against any breakaways or quick transitions by Anaheim.

The scheduled date for this exciting encounter is February 14th at Bell Centre in Montreal. Fans can catch all the action live starting at ESPN+ for national internet broadcast or tune into BSSC channel 693 or BSSD channel 694 if you're cheering from away territory.