With the prolonged absence of Shea Weber, the demands are high on the remaining defencemen of Montreal’s brigade. Some will be asked to play a lot more minutes, but more importantly, to do it against high-quality competition.
It is a hard ask for many blue-liners who don’t necessarily have the tools to handle such a challenge, but it is also an opportunity to shine for those who haven’t been given a significant role in their careers.
In a first game against the powerhouse that the Maple Leafs have become, more than one player stepped up to deliver a strong performance.