Habs Daily: Newhook Notability, Rocket Playoff Adversity, Dobes

Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images Here are the M ontreal Canadiens and NHL news items you may have missed on Friday. Montreal Canadiens News Alex Newhook drove the charge versus the Buffalo Sabres in Game 2, scoring a pair of goals to power Montreal’s impressive 5-1 win.

The game featured one of Montreal’s best periods of the year, with the Habs outscoring Buffalo 2-0, and out-chancing them 7-0 in the first period. [ Canadiens Highlights: Dominant Win Evens Series Versus Sabres ] While the Habs evened their series versus the Sabres, the Laval Rocket are preparing for the ultimate game of their second-round series versus the Toronto Marlies. Laval had a great year, but it would be quickly forgotten if they fall to the Marlies.

[ Laval Rocket Season On The Line Against Marlies ] Zach Benson’s frustrated Chihuahua act is part of his style of play, and full marks to him for doing what he needs to survive in a league full of Rottweilers. But it was quite funny to see him attempt to chip Jakub Dobes, a player who lives for that type of grease. It’s worth noting Dobes was perfect following the failed chirp attempt.

Benson let Dobeš hear it 🍿 https://t. co/Zsft9R2aab pic. twitter.