Canadiens @ Devils: Game Preview and Broadcast Details
Montreal aims to recover from a disappointing performance as they travel to New Jersey. The game starts at 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST.
Broadcast Information
- In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French)
- In the Devils region: MSGSN
- Streaming: ESPN+, TSN+
Game Recap and Analysis
All good things must come to an end, though the Canadiens likely hoped for a better outcome than Tuesday’s game. On the verge of a five-game winning streak, the team suffered what has been described as their worst performance of the season, conceding three goals to the Philadelphia Flyers in the opening period.
The game was intended to rebuild Samuel Montembeault’s form and confidence. However, the native of Becancour allowed three goals within the first six shots he faced. After this rocky start, the Canadiens showed their true potential.
Montembeault then stopped 35 of the next 36 shots, including several impressive saves that helped shift momentum in Montreal’s favor for most of the remaining game. Key contributions came from Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov, supported by Juraj Slafkovský, Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, and Kirby Dach.
Montreal took the lead heading into the final period, but their early struggles left no room for error. A single moment of misfortune allowed Nikita Grebenkin to tie the game with his first NHL goal, and the Flyers ultimately secured the extra point in the shootout.
“Montembeault stopped 35 of the next 36, including some ten-bellers that gave his team the chance to wrest and hold momentum.”
Despite setbacks, the Canadiens demonstrated resilience in rallying through the game.
Author’s summary: The Canadiens showed resilience after a tough start but fell short due to early mistakes, highlighting the importance of consistency in their pursuit of victory.
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