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The coaching staff is still putting me out there and that shows confidence. I know I can play better." Subbans struggles were underlined in a 6-5 shootout loss to Colorado on Saturday night. Less than a minute after the Avs David Jones tied the game 2-2 midway through the second frame, Subban tried skating the puck through the neutral zone even though he was the last man back. He was stripped of the puck by Paul Stastny, who went in alone to score. "If I make that move and I beat the guy and go in and score, no ones going to say anything," said Subban. "But I turned it over and obviously youre going to get flack for it. "I think its a small case of doing too much. Most of the time I make that move and I dont get stripped, so I cant beat myself up too much about it." And Subban said there is no question of altering his game, which often has the crowd on its feet as he winds his way up the ice to lead an attack. 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Theres no reason to panic." Subban said he had a chat with Martin about his play and said he maintains a good relationship with the coach. "When Im not playing my best I want to be called out about it," Subban said. "When Im playing well, everyones going Go P.K., Go P.K. "So whether its the guys on the team or the coaching staff, theres no shortage of (accountability) and there shouldnt be. I know I have to play better and they expect more from me." In normal times, Subban may have been benched for his spotty play, but Martin has few alternatives with three defencemen out of the lineup. The Canadiens took only three of eight points in their opening games against what was considered weaker opposition, but there is a tough test Tuesday night at home against Buffalo and perhaps an even stiffer challenge Thursday night in Pittsburgh. Martins main concern has been special teams, which is usually a Canadiens strength. Montreal has allowed four goals on 19 chances by their opponents and scored only twice in 16 power play opportunities. Forward Michael Cammalleri skated for the first time since he suffered a bad skate cut above a knee in Winnipeg last week but isnt ready to play. Martin hopes to have him back by the end of the week. Spacek, who has a suspected rib injury has resumed skating on his own but will need a few practises with his teammates before he can return. Markov has been in Florida for a week, where he was to see his surgeon on Monday for an indication of when he can resume practising. The veteran is coming off his second major knee surgery in two seasons and is reportedly getting close to a return. Campoli is out indefinitely with a knee injury. Montreal Alouettes quarterback Anthony Calvillo, who set the CFL career passing yards record last week, will be honoured before the Buffalo game. ' ' '


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