Zach is taking some time off, so RabidHabs.com deputy editor Ian Boisvert steps in to cover the post-game mini-pod. Jason Zucker scores a hat trick for Minnesota as the Wild take this one 3-0. The Habs are having issues with injuries, video review, and making average goalies look great.

Montreal’s third-string goalie faced-off against Vegas’s fourth-string goalie on Tuesday night as the Canadiens kicked-off their six-game home stand with a nice win in a potential trap game. Brendan Gallagher keeps it going and Pacioretty is back on pace as your Habs inch closer to getting the season entirely back on track.