One of the biggest problems facing the Montreal Canadiens this year has been sub-standard goaltending overall, and a major factor in that has been the disaster that is the penalty kill. Ranking last in the NHL at a laughable 73.8%, it’s been the deciding factor in far too many games for the Habs this year.
Against the Pittsburgh Penguins it reared its ugly head once again, with two third-period power-play goals being a key difference in a game that was closely contested up until that point.
If we look at where these goals are being scored from, it’s no wonder the Montreal goaltending contingent looks less than great this year.