Jennifer B Cutler: Habs vs Islanders game preview, Julien's 1000th NHL game as head coach The Montreal Canadiens host the New York Islanders Thursday night in Claude Julien's 1000th game behind the bench in the regular season as an NHL head coach. The return of 5 questions.

1) Will Claude Julien get a victory in his 1,000 NHL game as head coach?
Yes, Habs will win this.

2) How will Alex Galchenyuk fare on the top unit of the Canadiens powerplay? Is it the spark to get him going again?
I have no reason to believe Galchenyuk will look any better than he has in the last few weeks, I'm convinced something is up with that young man that is not hockey related.


3) Are Julien’s lines and defense pairing going to stay the same all game?
Yes if things go well, no if things don't.


4) Andrew Shaw broke his goal scoring drought in the Rangers game. Which Canadiens player will break theirs tonight?
Lekhonen has looked good in the last two games, he's overdue for a goal... it will be an ugly one.


5) What will be the final score?
4-2 Habs with an empty netter.

Less than a week to go before Bergy strikes again.

1) Will Claude Julien get a victory in his 1,000 NHL game as head coach?
Yeah, I feel optimistic about tonight.

2) How will Alex Galchenyuk fare on the top unit of the Canadiens powerplay? Is it the spark to get him going again?
Don't think it'll change overnight

3) Are Julien’s lines and defense pairing going to stay the same all game?
No.

4) Andrew Shaw broke his goal scoring drought in the Rangers game. Which Canadiens player will break theirs tonight?
Lehkonen, he's due.


5) What will be the final score?
3-2 Habs.

Emelin - Weber
Markov - Petry
Beaulieu - Pateryn

This 5 questions blog is very close to copyright infringing on EE's patented 10 questions blog.

1) Will Claude Julien get a victory in his 1,000 NHL game as head coach?

Yup.

2) How will Alex Galchenyuk fare on the top unit of the Canadiens powerplay? Is it the spark to get him going again?

I think he'll be good on the PP, but it won't get him going on 5v5.

3) Are Julien’s lines and defense pairing going to stay the same all game?

Yes. He'll want a bit of stability.

4) Andrew Shaw broke his goal scoring drought in the Rangers game. Which Canadiens player will break theirs tonight?

I agree with Byron.

5) What will be the final score?

Agian, I agree with 4-2 Canadiens.

1) Will Claude Julien get a victory in his 1,000 NHL game as head coach?

Nope.

2) How will Alex Galchenyuk fare on the top unit of the Canadiens powerplay? Is it the spark to get him going again?

He blows.

3) Are Julien’s lines and defense pairing going to stay the same all game?

Jesus...I hope so. They're awful

4) Andrew Shaw broke his goal scoring drought in the Rangers game. Which Canadiens player will break theirs tonight?

None. shutout.

5) What will be the final score?

6-0

1) Will Claude Julien get a victory in his 1,000 NHL game as head coach?

Nope.

2) How will Alex Galchenyuk fare on the top unit of the Canadiens powerplay? Is it the spark to get him going again?

He blows.

3) Are Julien’s lines and defense pairing going to stay the same all game?

Jesus...I hope so. They're awful

4) Andrew Shaw broke his goal scoring drought in the Rangers game. Which Canadiens player will break theirs tonight?

None. shutout.

5) What will be the final score?

6-0
- stormey

Such a closet Habs fan

I don't understand Shaw on the powerplay

Emelin - Weber
Markov - Petry
Beaulieu - Pateryn



- WaterBoy

At least Emelin should be left unprotected, no guarantee they take him though

I don't understand Shaw on the powerplay
- stinger67

Since they're not good at those he's there to take a penalty and make it 4 on 4.

1) Will Claude Julien get a victory in his 1,000 NHL game as head coach?

Nope.

2) How will Alex Galchenyuk fare on the top unit of the Canadiens powerplay? Is it the spark to get him going again?

He blows.

3) Are Julien’s lines and defense pairing going to stay the same all game?

Jesus...I hope so. They're awful

4) Andrew Shaw broke his goal scoring drought in the Rangers game. Which Canadiens player will break theirs tonight?

None. shutout.

5) What will be the final score?

6-0
- stormey

Such a closet Habs fan
- WaterBoy

enjoy the rest of the season with Patchedupwussy, Galchenbust and the Bruins castaway coach.

enjoy the rest of the season with Patchedupwussy, Galchenbust and the Bruins castaway coach.
- stormey

You're a mess.

You're a mess.
- BashCH

enjoy the rest of the season with Patchedupwussy, Galchenbust and the Bruins castaway coach.
- stormey

and enjoy missing the playoff

tonight's line up?

enjoy the rest of the season with Patchedupwussy, Galchenbust and the Bruins castaway coach.
- stormey

scathing

tonight's line up?
- pete26

then this would be a poopview

and enjoy missing the playoff
- Xizord

they'll miss several

Dont like the idea of #27 on the first PP. I l liked what I saw the last game with 27 & 47 on the 2nd unit, let Weber be the center of the first one, then keep the other 2 to make sure the 2nd unit is a threat too !

Habs going to go after Soderberg?

Habs going to go after Soderberg?
- AdamFrench

For Plekanec and a 2nd

Habs going to go after Soderberg?
- AdamFrench

I sure hope not