Martin St-Louis Names Two Canadiens Who Stood Out Despite Tough Loss to Maple Leafs
After a humiliating 7-2 loss to the Maple Leafs, Martin St-Louis still named two Montreal Canadiens players who, in his view, played a strong game.
Beyond the result and the injuries of two key defensemen, it's the way it happened that shocks: only 13 shots on goal, including four to five at even strength, and just one coming from a forward in that context.
This reality is disappointing for fans, and also for the Canadiens' coaches who expect to see good things, especially from their young players.
Martin St-Louis did not hide his disappointment after the game. The coach, who has been emphasizing the importance of effort and engagement since the start of camp, saw his message completely ignored.
As an RDS article put it well, when effort mocks talent, the result can be brutal-and that's exactly what happened.
Mike Matheson and Filip Mesar Save the Canadiens' Honor
In this team-wide disaster, two players still stood out. Martin St-Louis publicly mentioned that he was impressed by Mike Matheson and Filip Mesar.
The veteran defenseman led by example with his focus and mobility, while the young Slovak forward showed grit and a lot of energy.
As St-Louis emphasized:
"Martin St-Louis mentions that the two players who impressed him tonight are Mike Matheson and Filip Mesar." - Anthony Martineau
Personally, I think seeing Matheson and Mesar fight hard despite the circumstances is the only glimmer of hope to take from an otherwise concerning game. I'm still glad to read and hear that.
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