The View from Montreal

MONTREAL GAZETTE

Pat Hickey: Habs Game Report: Gaborik leads Kings past Montreal 4-3 in shootout

“Los Angeles dominated the first period as they outshot the Canadiens 13-2 and took a 2-0 lead on goals by Gaborik and Jeff Carter.”

Pat Hickey: In the Habs Room: Canadiens lose high ground in uphill battle against Kings

“The Canadiens should have felt confident going into a shootout against a team with a 1-7 record in shootouts but the Kings, who had scored only twice in shootouts this season, scored three times on four shots to claim the win.”

Mike Boone: About last night … (west coast insomnia, Eller? Eller! ELLER!!! edition)

“The Kings are in a dogfight to make the Western Conference playoffs, and their desperation was evidenced by early domination.”

SB Nation: EYES ON THE PRIZE

Marc Dumont: Habs vs Kings recap: California Nightmare Part Three

“As has been the case throughout the California trip, Montreal once again failed to compete in the possession game.”

For French coverage of last night’s game, Le Journal de Montreal has you covered.

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