Analyze This: Brendan Gallagher is the motor that powers the Canadiens

With 23 goals and 14 assists in 60 games, Brendan Gallagher is sixth on the Canadiens’ scoring list. But a cursory glance at his point total is not enough to properly judge his importance to the team. He does so much more than just rack up points.
The first thing we need to take a look at is the effect of his presence on a line. As soon as Gallagher is added to a line, there’s almost always an immediate uptick in puck possession.
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