Montreal Canadiens' reluctance to shoot the puck proves costly against Carolina Hurricanes
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Ray Ratto
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Summary
The Montreal Canadiens are struggling in their playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes, with a bizarre trend of refusing to shoot the puck. The article critiques this strategy, noting it has only accidentally resulted in one goal. Head coach Martin St. Louis's approach is questioned as the team faces elimination, with the Hurricanes potentially achieving a rare five-game sweep. The piece blends hockey analysis with sarcastic commentary on the Canadiens' unusual offensive philosophy.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThe Montreal Canadiens have chosen an odd and ill-advised moment to test out a new, advanced, and almost transcendental hockey analytics notion.
Either that, or the Carolina Hurricanes are putting together the first five-game sweep in history.
It's only worked once so far, and that by accident, but head coach Martin St. Louis has fallen in love with the con
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