GHG: BLOG UPDATE

UPDATE;

       Hello hockey fans. I'm writing today to inform you that due to my busy work schedule, I will no longer be able to write about the Habs during the regular season. But I will definitely write about every single playoff game that the Habs are involved in.

GO HABS GO!

- Andrew Di pardo

MONTREAL CANADIENS (2013-14): WEEK 4 RECAP

Edmonton Oilers @ Montreal Canadiens (4-3 Final)

           Coming off a loss to the Predators, the Habs were looking to bounce back with a win over the Oilers.  Plekanec scored late in the second to make it 1-0. Then shortly after that, Gallagher came flying up the left wing and ripped a shot home to make it 2-0. The Habs were off to a great start, but it went downhill in the second. Hemsky and Smid scored the goals for the Oilers in the second to tie the game. 8 minutes into the third, Nugent-Hopkins came in on a 2 on 1 and he played the puck to Petry and he scored to make it 3-2. Jones would score to make it 4-2. Then with 1 second left Gionta scored to make the loss closer at 4-3. In the win, Dubnyk made 27 saves. In the loss, Price made 27 saves.

Anaheim Ducks @ Montreal Canadiens (1-4 Final)

        After losing 2 straight, the Canadiens were looking to start a winning trend as they took on Saku Koivu & the Ducks. 11 minutes in, Beaulieu's shot was tipped in by Bournival to make it 1-0. Shortly after, Bournival fed the puck to Plekanec on the right wing and his one-timer beat Hiller to make it 2-0 after 1. 12 minutes into the second with the Habs on a powerplay, Subbans shot was stopped and Gionta was there to put home the rebound to make it 3-0. Maroon would score a early third period goal for the Ducks, but it wouldn't matter as Bourque would add a late goal as the Habs win 4-1. In the final minute of the game, Saku Koivu was given a standing ovation in what could be his last game at the bell center."It was emotional," said Koivu. "I had the whole building behind me. It was nice. A big thank you for that. I felt great before the game. And obviously at the end, that was amazing."

San Jose Sharks @ Montreal Canadiens (2-0 Final)

        After Montreals win, they had a tougher team to play on October 26th, the San Jose Sharks. There was no score after 1 and the shots were 11-8 Sharks. Then 6 minutes into the second, Marlieu centred the puck to Thorton and he played it to Couture in front and he tipped it past Price to make it 1-0. Tick... Tack... Toe... Goal. Thats the way the goal was for the Sharks as they lead 1-0 after 2. 4 minutes into the third, Marleau's dump in, took a weird hop off the glass and went to Couture who had a empty net and he scored to make it 2-0. That would be the final. In the win, Neimi made 22 saves. In the loss, Price made 35 saves.

MONTREAL CANADIENS (2013-14): Week 3 Recap

Montreal Canadiens @ Winnipeg Jets (3-0 Final)

       October 15th in Winnipeg, it was a big game for Montreal as they were looking to extend their winning streak to 3 games against the Jets. 2 minutes into the first, Prust opened the scoring for Montreal. Then a few minutes later, Subban ripped a shot from the point past Pavelec to make it 2-0. The shots were 10 to 8 Montreal after 1. There was no score in the second and the shots were 13-9 Winnipeg. Briere would score his first goal as a Montreal Canadien on a empty net during a powerplay... His first as a Habs was not top shelf like he imagined, but never the less its still a big moment for Briere. In the win, Price made 36 saves for his first shutout of the year.

Columbus Blue Jackets @ Montreal Canadiens (3-5 Final)

         On October 17th, Montreal returned home to take on the Blue Jackets. Early in the first, the Habs got off to a quick start, generating chance after chance and they were rewarded with a goal on the powerplay by Rene Bourque. Then with 8 minutes to play in the first, Markov played the puck to Bournival on the right wing and he one-timed a shot into the back of the net to make it 2-0. That was Bournivals first NHL goal. 7 minutes into the second, Markov scored a shorthanded goal to make it 3-0. 1 minute later, Jenner scored his first NHL goal to cut the lead to 2. The Jackets would add another goal from Johanson to make it 3-2. 4 minutes into the third, Jenner would tie the game. Late in the third with over a minute to go, Plekanecs weak shot from the point beat Bobrovsky to give Montreal the lead. Plekanec would add another goal on an empty net as Montreal wins their 4th straight, 5-3 is the final. Price made 30 saves in the win.

Nashville Predators @ Montreal Canadiens (2-1 Final)

          12 minutes into the game, the Predators were on a powerplay and Shea Webers point shot went off the skate of Gorges and in to make it 1-0 Nashville. 7 minutes into the second, Eller took the puck to net with one had on the stick and he played it to Bournival who played it to Gallagher and he scored to tie the game. Early in the third, Eller through the puck to the net from a sharp angle and he scored... So he thought. The play was reviewed and was considered inconclusive so the goal was not allowed. Then with 2 minutes to go, Legwand centred the puck to Jones and he scored as the Predators go onto win 2-1."The puck was inside," said Eller about his disallowed goal that costed Montreal the game. "(Rinne) had his glove on it, so technically you couldn't see it was inside. But if it's not outside the line, it's got to be inside. It's logic." The Habs next game is Tuesday against the Oilers.

- Andrew Di Pardo

MONTREAL CANADIENS (2013-14): Week 2 Recap

Montreal Canadiens @ Calgary Flames (2-3 Final)

          On Wednesday October 9th, the Habs started their Western Canadian road trip in Calgary. Monahan and Baertschi scored the goals in the first for Calgary as they took a 2-0 lead. Glencross scored on the powerplay to make it 3-0. But the Habs didn't give up. Subban scored a powerplay with a rocket from the point to cut the lead to two heading into the third. 10 minutes into the third, Galchenyuk's shot went wide and bounced right back in front to Eller and he scored to cut the lead to 1. But thats as close as they would get as Subban took a late penalty which ended Montreal's chances at a comeback. In the win, Mcdonald made 33 saves and was the reason why the Flames won. In the loss, Price made 22 saves.

Montreal Canadiens @ Edmonton Oilers (4-1 Final)


       The next night, the Canadiens traveled to Edmonton to battle the Oilers. Price was given the night off as Budaj got the start. Brandon Gallagher is a Edmonton native and he was playing against the Oilers for the first time in his young career in front of friends and family. He wouldn't disappoint. Early in the second, Ryan Smith opened the scoring for the Oilers on a powerplay. But at the halfway point of the second on a Canadiens powerplay, Galchenyuk played the puck to Gallagher in front of the net and he scored to tie the game.A few minutes later, Prust would give the Habs a lead going into the third. 12 minutes into the third, Gallagher came into the offensive zone on a two on one and he played the puck to Gallchenyuk and he scored to make it 3-1. Pacioretty would add another goal as the Habs win 4-1. In the win, Budaj made 27 saves. In the loss, Dubnyk made 23 saves.


Montreal Canadiens @ Vancouver Canucks (4-1 Final)

         On Saturday October 12th, Montreal visited Vancouver to take on the Canucks. It was Price in net for Montreal and  Luongo in for Vancouver, in a game where two potential Canadian Olympians faced off.  5 minutes in, Pacioretty scored on a one timer in the slot to make it 1-0. That was a powerplay goal. Early in the second Henrick Sedin scored to tie the game. Then disaster strikes. With 5 minutes to play in the second, the Canucks were on a powerplay. Eller cleared the puck in behind the Canucks net, Hamhuis was back to pick it up, he lost control of the puck and it went off the back of Luongos skates and into the net to make it 2-1 Habs. That was the strangest own goal I've ever seen. Eller would get credit for the goal. Plekanec and Gorges would add two more goals for Montreal as they win 4-1.  In the win, Price made 39 saves. In the loss, Luongo made 34 saves.

- Andrew Di Pardo

MONTREAL CANADIENS (2013-14): Week 1 Recap

Toronto Maple Leafs @ Montreal Canadiens (4-3 Final) 

      The first game of the 2013-14 season began last Tuesday for the Montreal Canadiens when they took on arch rival, the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Leafs opened the scoring at the 8 minute mark with a goal by Van Riemsdyk. But with goals from Eller and Gallagher, the Habs took a 2-1 lead into the dressing room.
8 minutes into the second, Phaneuf would tie the game with a wrist shot from the left wing. Late in the second, Bozak had a breakaway shorthanded and he scored to give Toronto the lead. I've noticed over Carey Prices career that he is not that sharp on breakaways, 90% of the time he's deep in his net, which allows the shooter much more time and space to get the shot he wants and it was shown on this play. The score was 3-2 Toronto after 2.

      George Parros is a new Montreal Canadien Free agent signing that was meant to add some toughness and throughout opening night he was defending his team. In a fight with Colton Orr early in the third, Parros lost his balance and hit his face on the ice. He left the game on a structure and will be out for 1 to 2 months with a concussion. After that incident, the Habs lost their energy and found themselves give up another goal to Toronto from Raymond and they trailed 4-2, Eller would score late but it didn't matter as the Habs lose their 7th straight game in Montreal against the Leafs. In the win, Reimer was the first star and he made 35 saves. In the loss, Price made 33 saves. Eller had a goal and 2 assists in the loss and was the second star.

Philadelphia Flyers @ Montreal Canadiens (1-4 Final)  

        On Saturday October 6th, it was a big game for the Habs as they took on the Philadelphia Flyers. Daniel Briere who was bought out by the Flyers in the offseason was facing his former team for the first time. In the offseason, Lecavalier chose to sign with the Flyers instead of the Montreal Canadiens because Philly gave him more money so as you can imagine the fans were booing him all night.8 minutes into the first, Bourque played the puck to Brian Gionta at the side of the net and he had two wackes at the puck before it found its way into the back of the net to make it 1-0 Montreal. That would be the score after 2. 12 seconds into the third, Gallaghers shot went wide and it bounced off the rear end boards right to Eller and he backhanded a shot past Emery to make it 2-0 Montreal.

        Then with the Habs on a 5 on 3 powerplay, Subban played the puck downlow to Galchenyuk and he played it to Gallagher in front and tick, tack, toe we have a goal 3-0. Lecavalier would score at the 10 minute mark to cut the lead to 2. But Bourque would add a late powerplay goal as the Habs win 4-1. In the win, Price made 22 saves. In the loss, Emery made 30 saves. The Habs next game will be Wednesday night in Calgary against the Flames at 8:00pm E.t on TSN & RDS.

Join this blog next Monday for a recap of week 2 of the Habs season.


- Andrew Di Pardo

2013-14 EASTERN CONFERENCE STANDINGS PROJECTIONS

Here are my predictions for 2012-2013 Eastern Conference. The * represents the teams I think will make the post season.

Atlantic Division

1. Boston Bruins *
2. Detroit Red Wings *
3. Montreal Canadiens *
4. Ottawa Senators *
5. Toronto Maple Leafs
6. Tampa Bay Lightning
7. Buffalo Sabres
8. Florida Panthers

Metropolitan Divison

1. Pittsburgh Penguins *
2. Washington Capitals *
3. New York Rangers *
4. New Jersey Devils *
5.  Philadelphia Flyers
6.  Carolina Hurricanes
7. Columbus Blue Jackets
8. New York Islanders

GO HABS GO 2013-14 BLOG UPDATE

         This upcoming season, this blog will have a few changes... The big change is that I will no longer write about every game played by the Montreal Canadiens, instead I will provide weekly game updates for the Regular Season and occasionally I will write about a few key games against teams like the Leafs, Bruins, Red Wings and so on... For preseason, I will recap the exhibition games in 1 post. As for the playoffs, I will write about every game that the Habs play leading up to the end of the cup run. As for Game highlights... I will post highlights for all 82 Games.

- Andrew Di Pardo

MONTREAL CANADIENS 2013 Preseason Schedule

September 2013
Date	Visitor	Home	Time (ET)	TV Network/Results	Tickets
Sun, 15 Sep 2013	Sabres	Canadiens	7:30 PM		Tickets
Mon, 16 Sep 2013	Bruins	Canadiens	7:00 PM	NHLN-US, TSN2	Tickets
Fri, 20 Sep 2013	Canadiens	Hurricanes (Quebec City, QC)	7:30 PM
Sat, 21 Sep 2013	Hurricanes	Canadiens	7:00 PM		Tickets
Mon, 23 Sep 2013	Devils	Canadiens	7:30 PM		Tickets
Wed, 25 Sep 2013	Canadiens	Senators	7:30 PM
Thu, 26 Sep 2013	Senators	Canadiens	7:30 PM		Tickets

MONTREAL CANADIENS 2013-2014 Regular Season Schedule

October 2013
Date	Visitor	Home	Time (ET)	TV Network/Results	Tickets
Tue, 1 Oct 2013	Maple Leafs	Canadiens	7:00 PM	CBC, RDS	Tickets
Sat, 5 Oct 2013	Flyers	Canadiens	7:00 PM	CBC, RDS	Tickets
Wed, 9 Oct 2013	Canadiens	Flames	8:00 PM	RDS, TSN
Thu, 10 Oct 2013	Canadiens	Oilers	9:30 PM	RDS, TSN-HABS
Sat, 12 Oct 2013	Canadiens	Canucks	10:00 PM	CBC, RDS
Tue, 15 Oct 2013	Canadiens	Jets	8:00 PM	RDS, TSN-HABS
Thu, 17 Oct 2013	Blue Jackets	Canadiens	7:30 PM	RDS, TSN-HABS	Tickets
Sat, 19 Oct 2013	Predators	Canadiens	7:00 PM	CBC, RDS	Tickets
Tue, 22 Oct 2013	Oilers	Canadiens	7:30 PM	RDS, TSN-HABS	Tickets
Thu, 24 Oct 2013	Ducks	Canadiens	7:30 PM	RDS, TSN-HABS	Tickets
Sat, 26 Oct 2013	Sharks	Canadiens	7:00 PM	CBC, RDS	Tickets
Mon, 28 Oct 2013	Canadiens	Rangers	7:30 PM	RDS, NBCSN, TSN-HABS
Tue, 29 Oct 2013	Stars	Canadiens	7:00 PM	RDS, TSN	Tickets
November 2013
Date	Visitor	Home	Time (ET)	TV Network/Results	Tickets
Fri, 1 Nov 2013	Canadiens	Wild	8:00 PM	RDS
Sat, 2 Nov 2013	Canadiens	Avalanche	10:00 PM	CBC, RDS
Tue, 5 Nov 2013	Blues	Canadiens	7:30 PM	RDS, TSN	Tickets
Thu, 7 Nov 2013	Canadiens	Senators	7:00 PM	CBC, RDS
Sun, 10 Nov 2013	Islanders	Canadiens	6:00 PM	RDS, TSN-HABS	Tickets
Tue, 12 Nov 2013	Lightning	Canadiens	7:30 PM	RDS	Tickets
Fri, 15 Nov 2013	Canadiens	Blue Jackets	7:00 PM	RDS
Sat, 16 Nov 2013	Rangers	Canadiens	7:00 PM	CBC, RDS, NHLN-US	Tickets
Tue, 19 Nov 2013	Wild	Canadiens	7:30 PM	RDS	Tickets
Fri, 22 Nov 2013	Canadiens	Capitals	7:00 PM	RDS, TSN
Sat, 23 Nov 2013	Penguins	Canadiens	7:00 PM	CBC, RDS	Tickets
Wed, 27 Nov 2013	Canadiens	Sabres	7:00 PM	RDS, TSN-HABS
Fri, 29 Nov 2013	Canadiens	Capitals	5:00 PM	RDS, NHLN-US, TSN-HABS
Sat, 30 Nov 2013	Maple Leafs	Canadiens	7:00 PM	CBC, RDS, NHLN-US	Tickets
December 2013
Date	Visitor	Home	Time (ET)	TV Network/Results	Tickets
Mon, 2 Dec 2013	Devils	Canadiens	7:30 PM	RDS, TSN-HABS	Tickets
Wed, 4 Dec 2013	Canadiens	Devils	7:00 PM	RDS, TSN
Thu, 5 Dec 2013	Bruins	Canadiens	7:30 PM	RDS, TSN-HABS	Tickets
Sat, 7 Dec 2013	Sabres	Canadiens	7:00 PM	CBC, RDS	Tickets
Tue, 10 Dec 2013	Kings	Canadiens	7:00 PM	RDS, TSN	Tickets
Thu, 12 Dec 2013	Canadiens	Flyers	7:00 PM	RDS, NHLN-US, TSN-HABS
Sat, 14 Dec 2013	Canadiens	Islanders	7:00 PM	CBC, RDS
Sun, 15 Dec 2013	Panthers	Canadiens	6:00 PM	RDS, TSN-HABS	Tickets
Tue, 17 Dec 2013	Coyotes	Canadiens	7:30 PM	RDS, TSN-HABS	Tickets
Thu, 19 Dec 2013	Canadiens	Blues	8:00 PM	RDS
Sat, 21 Dec 2013	Canadiens	Predators	7:00 PM	CBC, RDS
Sat, 28 Dec 2013	Canadiens	Lightning	7:00 PM	CBC, RDS
Sun, 29 Dec 2013	Canadiens	Panthers	5:00 PM	RDS, TSN
Tue, 31 Dec 2013	Canadiens	Hurricanes	7:00 PM	RDS
January 2014
Date	Visitor	Home	Time (ET)	TV Network/Results	Tickets
Thu, 2 Jan 2014	Canadiens	Stars	8:30 PM	RDS
Sat, 4 Jan 2014	Senators	Canadiens	7:00 PM	CBC, RDS	Tickets
Mon, 6 Jan 2014	Panthers	Canadiens	7:30 PM	RDS, TSN-HABS	Tickets
Wed, 8 Jan 2014	Canadiens	Flyers	7:30 PM	RDS, TSN
Sat, 11 Jan 2014	Blackhawks	Canadiens	7:00 PM	CBC, RDS, NHLN-US	Tickets
Tue, 14 Jan 2014	Devils	Canadiens	7:30 PM	RDS, TSN-HABS	Tickets
Thu, 16 Jan 2014	Canadiens	Senators	7:30 PM	RDS, TSN
Sat, 18 Jan 2014	Canadiens	Maple Leafs	7:00 PM	CBC, RDS, NHLN-US
Wed, 22 Jan 2014	Canadiens	Penguins	7:00 PM	RDS, TSN
Fri, 24 Jan 2014	Canadiens	Red Wings	7:30 PM	RDS, TSN, NHLN-US
Sat, 25 Jan 2014	Capitals	Canadiens	7:00 PM	CBC, RDS	Tickets
Tue, 28 Jan 2014	Hurricanes	Canadiens	7:30 PM	RDS	Tickets
Thu, 30 Jan 2014	Canadiens	Bruins	7:00 PM	RDS, NHLN-US, TSN-HABS
February 2014
Date	Visitor	Home	Time (ET)	TV Network/Results	Tickets
Sat, 1 Feb 2014	Lightning	Canadiens	1:00 PM	CBC, RDS	Tickets
Sun, 2 Feb 2014	Jets	Canadiens	1:00 PM	CBC, RDS	Tickets
Tue, 4 Feb 2014	Flames	Canadiens	7:30 PM	RDS, TSN-HABS	Tickets
Thu, 6 Feb 2014	Canucks	Canadiens	7:30 PM	RDS, TSN-HABS	Tickets
Sat, 8 Feb 2014	Canadiens	Hurricanes	6:00 PM	CBC, RDS
Wed, 26 Feb 2014	Red Wings	Canadiens	7:30 PM	RDS, TSN	Tickets
Thu, 27 Feb 2014	Canadiens	Penguins	7:00 PM	RDS, TSN-HABS
March 2014
Date	Visitor	Home	Time (ET)	TV Network/Results	Tickets
Sat, 1 Mar 2014	Maple Leafs	Canadiens	7:00 PM	CBC, RDS	Tickets
Mon, 3 Mar 2014	Canadiens	Kings	10:30 PM	RDS, TSN-HABS
Wed, 5 Mar 2014	Canadiens	Ducks	10:00 PM	RDS, TSN-HABS
Thu, 6 Mar 2014	Canadiens	Coyotes	9:00 PM	RDS, TSN-HABS
Sat, 8 Mar 2014	Canadiens	Sharks	10:00 PM	CBC, RDS
Wed, 12 Mar 2014	Bruins	Canadiens	7:30 PM	RDS, NBCSN, TSN-HABS	Tickets
Sat, 15 Mar 2014	Senators	Canadiens	7:00 PM	CBC, RDS, NHLN-US	Tickets
Sun, 16 Mar 2014	Canadiens	Sabres	7:00 PM	RDS, TSN-HABS
Tue, 18 Mar 2014	Avalanche	Canadiens	7:30 PM	RDS, TSN-HABS	Tickets
Thu, 20 Mar 2014	Blue Jackets	Canadiens	7:30 PM	RDS, TSN-HABS	Tickets
Sat, 22 Mar 2014	Canadiens	Maple Leafs	7:00 PM	CBC, RDS, NHLN-US
Mon, 24 Mar 2014	Canadiens	Bruins	7:30 PM	RDS, TSN, NBCSN
Tue, 25 Mar 2014	Sabres	Canadiens	7:30 PM	RDS, TSN-HABS	Tickets
Thu, 27 Mar 2014	Canadiens	Red Wings	7:00 PM	RDS, TSN
Sat, 29 Mar 2014	Canadiens	Panthers	7:00 PM	CBC, RDS
April 2014
Date	Visitor	Home	Time (ET)	TV Network/Results	Tickets
Tue, 1 Apr 2014	Canadiens	Lightning	7:30 PM	RDS, TSN-HABS
Fri, 4 Apr 2014	Canadiens	Senators	7:00 PM	CBC, RDS
Sat, 5 Apr 2014	Red Wings	Canadiens	7:00 PM	CBC, RDS, NHLN-US	Tickets
Wed, 9 Apr 2014	Canadiens	Blackhawks	7:30 PM	RDS, TSN
Thu, 10 Apr 2014	Islanders	Canadiens	7:30 PM	RDS, TSN-HABS	Tickets
Sat, 12 Apr 2014	Rangers	Canadiens	7:00 PM	CBC, RDS, NHLN-US	Tickets

The Challenger 2: UNLIMITED - FILM (2013)

A non hockey related cool action film... Check it out. - Andrew Di Pardo

HABS SIGN BRIERE TO A 2-YEAR $8 MILLION DOLLAR CONTRACT

BREAKING NEWS:

          Habs Gm Marc Bergervin has signed Daniel Briere to a 2 year $8 Million Dollar Contract. Briere has played in 847 career games with 3 teams (Coyotes, Sabres & Flyers), scored 246 goals, has 373 assists for a total of 659 points and is a minus 18. I think Briere is a great player, but hes not worth $8 Million, he may be worth $3 or 4 at the most. Fans in Montreal are now unsure of this signing and most of them are wondering if Briere will be a second Gomez.

Written By Andrew Di Pardo

Game Highlights - Game #6 SCF: Chicago Blackhawks Vs Boston Bruins. June...

BLACKHAWKS WIN THE STANLEY CUP WITH A IMPROBABLE COMEBACK!

GOAL SCORERS

CHI:   J. Toews (04:24 - 2nd) , B. Bickell (18:44 - 3rd) , D. Bolland (19:01 - 3rd)

BOS:   C. Kelly (07:19 - 1st) , M. Lucic (12:11 - 3rd)

GOALIES

CHI: C. Crawford (W)

 BOS: T. Rask (L)

         Last night in Boston, it was do or die for the Bruins as they were facing elimination on home ice against the Chicago Blackhawks. 7 minutes in, Seguin played the puck over to Kelly on the right wing and he one-timed a shot past Crawford to make it to 1-0 Bruins. With 4 minutes to play in the first, Thortons point shot deflected off the stick of Shaw and into his face. He went down, but would be okay. The Bruins dominated the first outshooting Chicago 12-6, but Crawford kept them in. 4 minutes into the second, Toews came up the right wing and fired a shot past Rask to tie the game.

     The shots were 9-6 Chicago in the second. 12 minutes into the third,  Krecji centred the puck to Lucic and he scored to make it 2-1 Boston. It looked like the Bruins have the game in the bag, but the Blackhawks never quit. Then with under 2 minutes to play, Seguin had the puck in the slot and fired it off the post. That would have been game over. 1:17 to go and Toews centred the puck to Bickell and he scored to tie the game at 2-2. Overtime may been on it's way, well thats what everyone thought. 17 seconds later, Froliks shot was stopped, but Bolland was there to put home the rebound to make it 3-2.

        Bolland dropped his gloves as if it was overtime and it pretty much was as the Hawks complete one of

the most Improbable combacks in Stanley Cup Final history on route to their second cup in their last four years. In the win, Crawford made 23 saves. In the loss, Rask made 28 saves. The last time the Hawks won the cup was also in 6 game back in 2010 against the Flyers. "That team in 2010, we didn't really know what we were doing," Toews said. "We played great hockey, and we were kind of oblivious to how good we were playing. This time around we know definitely how much work it takes and how much sacrifice it takes to get back here, and this is an unbelievable group.

     "We've been through a lot together this year, and this is a sweet way to finish it off." Patrick Kane was awarded the Conn Smythe trophy for best player in the playoffs."I think it speaks more for my team than myself, personally," Kane said. "Playing with great players, it was the best year of my life just playing with these guys." The Blackhawks deserved this cup more than any other team in the league as they have excellent goaltending, All-Star offense and a solid wall of defense. As for the Bruins, they made it here based off 1 scoring line, strong defense and a stellar goaltender. "I've seen [comebacks like this] happen in soccer, in the [UEFA] Champions League, but not in hockey," Blackhawks center Michal Handzus said about the improbable comeback. "Especially at this big stage, Game 6, elimination game, being in the road building and to score two goals in the last minute to win the Cup. Wow, that's incredible."

The 2013 Stanley Cup Champions are the Chicago Blackhawks.

Written By Andrew Di Pardo

Ps: This blog that focuses mainly on The Montreal Canadiens will return next season, but only for key regular season games and ALL the Habs playoff games.