Hidden Game: Matheson gives Canadiens a lights

This is what happens when you don’t pay your hydro bill.

Wednesday night’s game between the Canadiens and Calgary Flames was delayed almost 15 minutes because the lights weren’t fully charged. The players from both teams had to eventually agree to start the game. We’d expect something this bush to happen in the CFL, not the NHL.

Of course, we should also mention the Scotiabank Saddledome, as arenas go, is older than dirt, having been built in 1983. Perhaps it’s time for a new venue? Just saying.

News you need (Part I): Calgary goaltender Dustin Wolf, magnificent on this night despite losing in overtime, had never lost to the Canadiens in his career.

News you need (Part II): Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki, who assisted on the game-opening goal by Zachary Bolduc late in the first pe