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An important win for the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre, with several great plays and an incredible atmosphere (like every Saturday night).
But there’s also a surprising detail that’s getting people talking today.
The Montreal Canadiens recorded a 6-2 win that felt good. Really good!
You could feel a confident Habs team, playing together with speed and constant support.
It was the kind of game where almost everything seems to click. I thought the team play was smooth.
The puck was moving well, and the opponent seemed short on answers.
This kind of performance often creates a real buzz in the locker room. Truly a memorable night!
But after the game, a particular discussion started spreading off the ice.
Joe Veleno finds his role on the Montreal Canadiens’ fourth line
Despite the clear win, several observers noticed that Joe Veleno finished the game with a -2 rating.
For many, that really stood out.
It’s unfortunate to say, but he somehow found a way to play poorly in a 6-2 win.
“Only player that played less than Ivan Demidov tonight was Joe Veleno.
That’s not good.”
– Marco D’Amico
Of course, the goal isn’t to point fingers for nothing, but to highlight the contrast.
When the team plays well but one player ends up with a negative impact on the scoresheet, it shows immediately.
Several fans even brought up calling up Jared Davidson from Laval. I have to admit, I like that idea!
They think he could bring more energy and movement to the fourth line.
People also keep coming back to Veleno’s decisions with the puck.
It’s like he keeps choosing the same option when he’s under pressure.
At this level, that becomes predictable fast.
That doesn’t mean it’s over for him.
But I think that, on a team looking to move forward, every shift on the ice matters.
Personally, I believe this situation can serve as motivation for him, and it also opens the door for those knocking to get in.
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