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Clash of Titans at Bell Centre: Canadiens Host St. Louis Blues

As the Montreal Canadiens gear up to host the St. Louis Blues at the iconic Bell Centre, fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be a thrilling encounter. The Canadiens have been showcasing a strong performance trend, with their recent games indicating an upward trajectory in their gameplay.


Nov 4, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Montreal Canadiens right wing Joel Armia (40) controls the puck from the St. Louis Blues during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-USA TODAY Sports

In their last outing against the Chicago Blackhawks, the Canadiens emerged victorious with a convincing 5-2 win. Their offensive play was particularly impressive, with a shooting percentage of eighteen percent and powerplay opportunities well defended. The team's faceoff win percentage stood at fifty-seven percent, demonstrating their ability to control puck possession.


However, in the subsequent game against Minnesota Wild, despite a valiant effort that took them into overtime, they suffered a narrow defeat with four points conceded compared to their three. This game highlighted some areas for improvement as they gave away nineteen penalty minutes and had only fourteen percent success in powerplay faceoffs.


Nov 4, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Montreal Canadiens right wing Josh Anderson (17) skates against the St. Louis Blues during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-USA TODAY Sports

Their resilience was on full display in Winnipeg when they bounced back from this setback to clinch an overtime victory against the Jets. They showed remarkable defensive strength by not conceding any goals during powerplays and maintaining an overall save percentage of one hundred percent.


The upcoming match presents another opportunity for the Canadiens to capitalize on their strengths while addressing any inconsistencies from previous games. With solid goaltending and improved special teams performance being key factors for success, fans can expect an intense battle as both teams vie for supremacy on ice.


Nov 4, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues Center Oskar Sundqvist (70) checks Montreal Canadiens defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic (26) during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-USA TODAY Sports

The match is scheduled for February 11th at 18:00 (UTC) at Bell Centre in Montreal. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ or BSMW channel 671 if following from afar.

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