Can the Canadiens Overcome Recent Struggles at Prudential Center?

As the Montreal Canadiens prepare to face off against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center, fans are eager to see if their team can turn around a recent string of challenging performances. The upcoming game, scheduled for February 24th, will be a test of resilience and strategy for the storied franchise.

The Canadiens have had a rough stretch in their last few games. In their most recent match against the St. Louis Blues at Bell Centre, they suffered a heavy defeat with a final scoreline reflecting only 2 goals scored compared to 7 by the Blues. Despite having more hits and winning over half of their faceoffs, they were unable to convert on powerplays and struggled with penalty kills as evidenced by conceding three shorthanded goals.

The previous game saw them fall short again at home against the Dallas Stars with a score of 2-3. While they managed to save all powerplay shots against them and had more hits than Dallas, it was not enough to secure victory.

However, there is some hope from an earlier away victory against Washington Capitals where Montreal showcased an impressive performance scoring 5 goals while allowing only 2 in return. Their shooting percentage was high that night and goaltending was solid with an impressive number of saves which contributed significantly to their win.

As they head into enemy territory once again, it's crucial for Montreal's offense to capitalize on scoring opportunities especially during powerplays which have been lackluster recently. The defense will also need to step up after giving up numerous goals in past games; tightening up during even-strength play could be key.

Fans can catch this pivotal game live on ESPN+ or MSG channel 634 as both teams battle it out on February 24th at Prudential Center starting from 7:00 PM Eastern Time. Will this be the turning point for Montreal Canadiens? Only time will tell as they look forward towards clawing back some much-needed points in this season's campaign.