January 28th, 1985
Montreal Canadiens/ NHL Weekly Update
Colorado Avalanche LD
Pierre Castel had a goal and 2 assists in a 4-1 win over the Stars. The 31 year old now has 14 goals and 37 points with 40 PIMs in 53 games. Castel started his career with the Sabres and was signed as a free agent by the Avalanche in July 1983.
Toronto Maple Leafs RD
Peter Dubiel had 5 assists in a 7-6 loss to the Capitals. The 21 year old now has 14 goals and 46 points with 24 PIMs in 54 games. Dubiel was the Flyers 3rd overall pick in the 1981 NHL Entry Draft. He was signed as a free agent by the Leafs on July 1st, 1984.
Dallas Stars G
Matej Triska made 32 saves in a 3-0 win over the Oilers. The 31 year old now has 21 wins with a 2.50 GAA and a .914 save % in 46 games. Triska has played his whole career with the Stars.
Tampa Bay Lightning RD
Jeff Bowles had 2 assists in a 3-2 win over the Ducks. The 21 year old now has 7 goals and 40 points with 18 PIMs in 52 games. Bowles was the 1st overall pick by the Lightning during the 1981 NHL Entry Draft.
Dallas Stars G
Matej Triska will miss up to 4 weeks with a concussion. The 31 year old now has 21 wins with a 2.49 GAA and a .914 save % in 47 games.
New Jersey Devils LW
Simon Pavlicek had 3 goals in a 6-4 win over the
Montreal Canadiens. The 30 year old now has 24 goals and 55 points with 23 PIMs in 54 games. Pavlicek has played his whole career in a Devils uniform and has never missed a game.
Tampa Bay Lightning RD
Jeff Bowles had a goal and an assist in a 4-3 win over the Blackhawks. The 21 year old now has 8 goals and 43 points with 18 PIMs in 54 games.
San Jose Sharks G
Van Farlow made 26 stops in a 4-0 win over the Senators. The 31 year old now has 30 wins with a 2.45 GAA and a .915 save % in 46 games. Farlow was an 1985 All Star.
The San Jose Sharks have traded G
Van Farlow to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a 1985 4th Round pick. The 31 year old Farlow now has 31 wins with a 2.44 GAA and a .916 save % in 47 games.
Montreal Canadiens C
Bryce Spencer had a goal and an assist in a 3-0 win over the Predators. The 23 year old now has 23 goals and 43 points with 63 PIMs in 54 games. Spencer was a 1985 All Star.
| Atlantic | GP | W | L | OT | PTS | DIFF |
| Montreal Canadiens | 54 | 40 | 14 | 0 | 80 | 82 |
| Boston Bruins | 53 | 30 | 17 | 6 | 66 | 9 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 54 | 25 | 25 | 4 | 54 | -5 |
| Florida Panthers | 57 | 23 | 27 | 7 | 53 | -43 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 55 | 22 | 25 | 8 | 52 | -11 |
| Buffalo Sabres | 57 | 24 | 29 | 4 | 52 | -14 |
| Detroit Red Wings | 55 | 24 | 28 | 3 | 51 | -39 |
| Ottawa Senators | 55 | 22 | 29 | 4 | 48 | -27 |