TIME FOR CRISTOWALL TO RE-MORTAR THE CRACKS

The HABS will be trying to continue their record of not having lost two in a row when they play the Islanders. Montréal’s play so far this season has been surprising to most analysts, but the Islanders hold the trophy for most surprising team of the season. They have been playing at and performing at a level that no one would have anticipated, and this is why tonight's game should not be taken lightly. We will have to play another perfect and cohesive game for 60 minutes to grab the two points tonight.

Tom Kostopoulos will be returning to the line-up tonight, and you can bet your last buck he will be full of energy. This guy is already one of the most motivated players on the team, but having to watch your comrades loose a game whilst having your proverbial hands tied helplessly in the press box is sure to get Mr. Freeze’s blood boiling. I will look for him to hit lots, hit hard, get under the Isles defensemen’s skins and play a solid game.

The other player I will be watching closely and hoping for a superb performance from is Huet. For starters he can ill afford a fourth loss in a row, and after having his coach put his chips on him, and give him a chance to prove he's still the #1 goalie of the team, he can't afford to have a weak performance. Huet is a competitor, and I have no doubt in my mind he will bounce back. But with Price pushing, and winning, and being a fan favourite and repeatedly being introduced as the teams future #1, franchise goaltender and saviour, there will be many individuals pushing to replace Huet as the official #1 goalie on every chance they get. Another loss tonight and you can bet the already hot topic of the battle between the pipes will be the #1 story on both the English and French media.