Martin St-Louis Finally Makes a Change on the Power Play Ahead of Game 1 vs. Capitals
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Yesterday was a big day for special teams for Martin St-Louis and the Montreal Canadiens. During the morning practice, we saw a lot of power play and penalty kill drills.
As for the power play, as we reported in the last few hours, there was no actual personnel change, meaning Ivan Demidov is still on the second unit, and the same five players remain on the top unit. However, there was still an intriguing change.
Possibly in an effort to shake things up or give a spark to a power play that's been struggling in recent weeks.. Martin St-Louis changed Cole Caufield's position.
Martin St-Louis Changes the Roles on the Canadiens' Top Power Play Unit
It'll be interesting to see the results.
"Looks like coach Marty is placing Cole Caufield at the bumper spot.
Meanwhile, still no Ivan Demidov on Habs PP1.."
- HabsOnReddit
Meanwhile, still no Ivan Demidov on Habs PP1.."
- HabsOnReddit
This could allow Caufield to better utilize his one-timer, creating a second shooting threat alongside, of course, Patrik Laine.
Eric Engels also confirmed the setup.
"The Canadiens are currently practicing the power play:
1st unit: Hutson up top, Suzuki top right, Slaf on the goal line, Laine on the left wall, Caufield in the bumper.
2nd unit: Matheson up top, Suzuki on the left wall, Newhook in the bumper, Gallagher down low, Demidov on the right wall."
1st unit: Hutson up top, Suzuki top right, Slaf on the goal line, Laine on the left wall, Caufield in the bumper.
2nd unit: Matheson up top, Suzuki on the left wall, Newhook in the bumper, Gallagher down low, Demidov on the right wall."
It's a good thing, because something had to change in this setup-without completely reinventing it either.
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