MONTREAL – It’s tough to contain a player you can’t catch. Paul Byron is proving to be that elusive performer teams are struggling to slow down.
On Thursday night, the 26-year-old Ottawa native was up to his old tricks again, using his trademark speed to give Washington Capitals defenders fits in a 3-2 loss at the Bell Centre, while showcasing playmaking skills few people likely believed he possessed when the Canadiens claimed him off waivers from the Calgary Flames back on October 6.
Fifteen games into his career with Montreal, people have to take notice of the intangibles Byron brings to the table.