Analyze This: Losing Shea Weber changes complexion of Canadiens

Losing Shea Weber to a lower body injury was a big blow to the Canadiens’ defence. Not only is Weber the team’s best defenceman but he was logging more than 25 minutes a night while playing on the power-play and penalty-killing units as well as being on the ice during important even-strength situations.
The effects of losing Weber are clear. Despite earning five of a possible eight points in his absence heading into Wednesday’s home game against the Ottawa Senators, the Canadie