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Montreal’s “kid line” is on fire early

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MONTREAL, QC - OCTOBER 5: Brendan Gallagher #11 of the Montreal Canadiens celebrates his third period goal with teammates during the NHL game against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Bell Centre on October 5, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Canadiens defeated the Flyers 4-1. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)

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The Montreal Canadiens have played just two games, but their youngest line is proving to be the most productive.

Alex Galchenyuk, Brendan Gallagher, and Lars Eller helped spur the team to victory over Philadelphia Saturday night, but their combined efforts have them leading the team in scoring.

It all starts with the 24-year-old Eller whose two goals and three assists see him evolving as a real offensive threat. After acquiring him in the Jaroslav Halak trade in 2010, their patience is paying off.

At 19 years old, Galchenyuk, the third overall pick in the 2012 draft, burst on the scene last season showing glimpses of what made him one of the top prospects in that draft. His four assists have him becoming the team’s top playmaker and the 21-year-old Gallagher is cashing in with the goals.

Should Danny Briere and Max Pacioretty (recently injured) hit their stride offensively, Montreal could be a dangerous goal-scoring team if the “kid line” continues to produce like this. Obviously it’s early in the year, but Habs faithful have to enjoy seeing this evolution.

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