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Martin St-Louis has just made a surprising first decision ahead of Game 7 between the Canadiens and the Buffalo Sabres tonight at KeyBank Center.<\/p>\n

The Quebec-born head coach decided to completely cancel the Canadiens’ morning skate today.<\/p>\n

And this is exactly the kind of decision that can seem risky just hours before the biggest game of the season.<\/p>\n

The organization confirmed the information on social media this morning.<\/p>\n

“The Canadiens will not hold a morning skate on Monday.”<\/p>\n

A decision that changes the team’s usual routine before a potential elimination game.<\/p>\n

Martin St-Louis makes a bold recovery call after Canadiens’ crushing Game 6 loss<\/p>\n

The Canadiens will indeed not have stepped on the ice since their 8-3 loss to the Sabres Saturday night at the Bell Centre.<\/p>\n

This is exactly the kind of scenario that could have pushed many head coaches to organize a practice session to reset things. To send a message. To work on certain details again.<\/p>\n

But St-Louis chose the complete opposite approach.<\/p>\n

The head coach is clearly betting on mental recovery rather than physical preparation.<\/p>\n

Clearly, the Canadiens have everything they need to win Game 7. No need to add more. Just let the players rest and focus on their personal preparation.<\/p>\n

For Martin St-Louis, it is also a decision tied to his own confidence.<\/p>\n

The head coach believes his team is sufficiently prepared to deliver a strong performance.<\/p>\n

No need to add an extra practice.<\/p>\n

If the strategy works, his decision will be praised. If it does not, the criticism could be significant.<\/p>\n

Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. tonight at KeyBank Center.<\/p>\n

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Martin St-Louis makes risky Canadiens decision before Game 7 against Sabres<\/p>\n

Do you think Martin St-Louis is making the right decision by cancelling the morning skate before tonight’s decisive Game 7 against the Sabres?<\/p>\n

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