2023-12-19 03:54:00
WINNIPEG – Since his hiring 150 games ago, Martin St-Louis advocates patience with the young team that the Canadian is forming.
The Habs head coach continues to favor gradual learning rather than risking rushing things unnecessarily.
But when the teachings of St-Louis pay dividends, the 48-year-old instructor does not hesitate to note the full extent of the progress made.
“I find that our group is very committed, I really have that impression,” he assessed Monday evening after the overtime victory against the Winnipeg Jets, CH’s second in a row.
This is the most organized we’ve been since I got this job. We continue to build on various aspects of the game, clarifying details relating to some of the concepts taught. We continue to evolve, but overall, I find us very committed,” praised St-Louis.
Beneficial adjustments after the first period
Very few plays were completed during the first engagement in Winnipeg. This was true for the visitors, but fortunately for the Canadian, it was also the case for the Jets.
“In general, I thought we didn’t execute well in the first half. We had trouble executing a pass or receiving it. But we continued, we moved back into second a little, and Jake [Allen] gave us an excellent game in front of the net,” analyzed the Habs pilot.
The result was also strongly influenced by the good work of his flock in special unit situations.
“We were able to kill the two penalties we received, and we scored twice on the power play. That’s a bit like the difference. (…) We didn’t generate many chances offensively, but we didn’t allow many either. »
Happy for Barron and Anderson
St. Louis smiled when we mentioned the unforgettable moment that defenseman Justin Barron had while playing hero in overtime, all under the gaze of his brother Morgan – one of the Jets’ best forwards on Monday – and of their parents.
“I think it was last year that his brother scored at the Bell Centre. It was Justin’s turn! »
Ultimately, St. Louis admitted he wasn’t sure what to expect from the video review following Christian Dvorak’s goal late in the second period.
The puck appeared to have been pushed toward Dvorak by Josh Anderson’s glove, but officials determined the puck had deviated slightly from its trajectory.
“I had my doubts… Let’s just say I understand why he contested. From our angle, I found that the puck had changed direction. We crossed our fingers [durant la révision]. »
The Montreal instructor also praised the inspired play of Anderson, whose efforts ultimately materialized in points.
“He gets rewarded because he plays the right way. I feel like he’s been playing the right way for a while. Sometimes it can take a while to turn the wind sideways. He certainly gave it a spin. »
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