So let me rant for a minute here. I completely understand why PK Subban was a healthy scratch following his disastrous third period against an energetic Edmonton Oilers squad. Subban was twice caught trying to force the play, and it burned the Habs, ultimately costing them the point.
Now not all that surprisingly, the Habs wiped the floor with the New Jersey Devils sans-Pernell to the tune of 5-1. Yannick Weber, Subban's replacement, was more than adequate in the blowout win but by no means a deciding factor either way.
Saturday afternoon, the Habs rolled to a relatively easy matinee win against the visiting San Jose Sharks. Subban sitting for a second straight game raised some eyebrows amongst fans and media alike, but I gave Jacques Martin the benefit of the doubt, assuming he'd be back in against Ottawa on Tuesday night.
Now I'm mad. Tonight the Habs struggled mightily on the powerplay, and desperately missed PK's offensive prowess and powerful shot on the point in nearly seven minutes of wasted opportunity in the second period.
Had the Habs not roared out of the gate in the third period, the talk of the town in Montreal would be PK's extended pressbox vacation. Now Jacques, Ottawa is not Detroit. PK Subban absolutely has to play Friday night, no questions asked.
For the love of PK, it's time.
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