Montreal mettle to be tested tonight

In Montreal, the Canadiens’ back s are to the proverbial cliff, and the shale facing of the cliff is crumbling into the waters below.   The Tampa Bay Lightning hold a 3-0 series lead over Montreal and the word around … Continue reading

Can the Canadiens hang with Lightning?

The Tampa Bay Lightning have made a perfect start to their defence of the NHL Stanley Cup by taking the first three games in this year’s Final. Jon Cooper’s team ran out convincing 5-1 winners in Game 1 before a … Continue reading

Tampa Bay Continues Dominance, Looks For Sweep Monday Night in Montreal

MONTREAL, Quebec – Despite less than ideal results while in Florida to open the Final, the Montreal Canadiens hoped a change of scenery and hosting their first Final game since the Spring of 1993 would bring better results than they … Continue reading

PHN’s Best Shots of the Game: Coleman sends Lightning to 2-0 series lead

TAMPA – A sloppy last few seconds of the middle frame of Game 2 on Wednesday night cost the Montreal Canadiens the game. Coleman tipped in a pass across the slot, as he was diving for the puck, to beat … Continue reading

Tampa head out on the road with 2-0 series lead over Canadiens

TAMPA – Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens hung on 0.3 seconds of time.Less than a second of clock time separated the Canadiens from a 1-1 tie heading to the third period … Continue reading