Division Champs!!!

The Habs are officially the champions of the Northeast Division. The Canadiens rolled into Ottawa last night and really never seemed to break a sweat as they blanked the struggling Senators 3-0. The goals were scored by Kovalev, Dandenault and Andrei Kostitsyn, while Carey Price looked razor sharp between the pipes picking up the shutout. This marks the first time in 16 years that the Habs have won their division, and hopes of a major playoff run are beginning to run high in the city that truly is hockey.

Quick Hits:

Carey Price was outstanding. Last night Carey Price made me a believer. I've always thought that this guy is going to be an unbelievable goaltender in the NHL, but after last nights performance I am now confident going into the playoffs with him as our number one guy. Price has a history of winning and playing his best when the stakes are high. Have no fear Habs fans, Price is here.

Props to Mathieu Dandenault. Dandenault has been the odd man out over the last couple of months watching most of the games from the press box. It must be tough for a veteran guy like Dandy who has a Stanley Cup ring to his name to consistently be a healthy scratch for a team that is having a lot of success. All that being said, I was extremely impressed with him last night. He scored a nice goal, works his *ss off, and hit everything in sight. I really enjoyed watching him out there and was very happy when he scored a key goal in the second period. This is an example of a guy who is committed to his team whether he is in the lineup or not. Way to be Dandy!

Keep Smolinski off the power-play! I think Guy Carbonneau has been doing a fantastic job this season, though in the last few games I've seen Smolinski out there on the odd power-play and a couple of 5 on 3's. In case nobody has noticed, Smolinski has no offensive skills and certainly doesn't belong on the ice in man advantage situations. Maybe Carbo has been rewarding him for his solid defensive play of late, but I really hope we don't see that again. Sorry smokes, but you shouldn't be on the PP.

Game Hero's: Price, Gorges, Hamrlik, Dandenault, Kostitsyn x2, Kovalev, Higgins, Lapierre.
Game Zero's: Ryder, Brisebois.

GO HABS GO!!!