‘0 goals in 17 games’: Why Brendan Gallagher’s slump has become a key question in Montreal

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For several days now, the Canadiens and Brendan Gallagher have been going through a very delicate moment.

And now this long stretch without a goal for the veteran forward is starting to raise important questions while creating a certain discomfort around the team.

In this context, every player needs to give more to stabilize the situation, especially the veterans.

That’s where the name Brendan Gallagher keeps coming up.

The 33-year-old forward hasn’t scored in 17 games this season…

He’s contributed a few assists, but the goal still isn’t there.

And fans are starting to wonder if that long-awaited first goal will come soon.

To be honest, I understand why many are worried.

“The CH would really need to get more out of its veteran.”

– Michaël Petit

Brendan Gallagher, Jake Evans, and an effort that says a lot

They were already on the ice at 10:00 a.m.

Gallagher was working around the net, repeating the same sequences over and over.

You could see he was trying to rediscover something he once mastered so well.

It struck me personally, because I find it touching to see a player who refuses to give up even when things go wrong.

Say what you will, but effort has never been an issue for him.

Even if his body doesn’t always follow, Gallagher remains the type of player who pushes himself to the limit.

And in such a difficult period for the Habs, that kind of attitude matters enormously.

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