from Mike Boone of Hockey Inside/Out,

...the Canadiens’ popgun offence generated nothing in the way of sustained pressure.

Through three games – including an overtime in Buffalo – the Canadiens have scored three goals.

Two have been shorthanded, the other at even-strength.

The Canadiens power play is 0-for-9 on the season. And indicative of the minimal pressure generated in the Rangers zone, the Canadiens had only one man-advantage. Sunday night.

It was, of course, futile.

OK, it’s way too early to panic.

But despite a lineup that included seven players who weren’t dressed for last spring’s elimination game, this team is looking dismayingly like the one the Rangers eliminated.

And maybe … just maybe … worse.

Again, it’s way too early to panic.

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