The Canadian and the Ducks engaged in a frenzied duel which ended in a 3-2 shootout victory for the Montreal team on Monday evening at the Bell Centre.
Patrik Laine and Cole Caufield hit the target during the final stage of this game, while goalkeeper Samuel Montembeault gave nothing to the two shooters who appeared in front of him.
The Habs were the first team to sign up for the brand. In the first period, Laine took advantage of a power play to score the third time in four games since his return from injury.
Named first star of the match, let’s say that the Finn knows how to make friends.
Lane Hutson and Nick Suzuki provided assists on Laine’s goal. It was both their 19th assist of the current campaign.
Troy Terry leveled the score before the end of the first period. It was also this Ducks player who scored the second for his team. A turnaround from Kirby Dach at the start of the second period allowed him to put the visitors in front.
Dach, however, recovered 11 seconds later by scoring his second goal of the season. It was his first success since October 26.
Elsewhere, Jake Evans appeared to be injured during overtime. He returned to the bench writhing in pain after making a shot.
Montembeault made 27 saves in front of the Bleu-Blanc-Rouge net. At the other end of the ice, Lukas Dostal stopped 19 pucks. The Ducks’ masked man was particularly good during the second period. He notably frustrated several CH players who had chances to appear alone in front of him during this period.
The Canadian will return to action Thursday evening, as part of a visit by the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Quebec metropolis.
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Barrage Shots
Patrik Laine and Cole Caufield thwart Lukas Dostal, Samuel Montembeault resists all Ducks shooters, 3-2 victory for CH
THIRD PERIOD
17:00 | Superb save from Montembeault to allow his team to stay in the match
14:26 | What a pass from Laine for Matheson. However, the CH is not able to hit the mark
9:10 | Dach is punished for hanging
0:19 | Nick Suzuki gets a good chance, but can’t put his team ahead
SECOND PERIOD
18:09 | Kaiden Guhle and Ryan Strome throw down the gloves in front of Samuel Montembeault’s net
16:47 | Superb pass from Anderson to Gallagher, but number 11 can’t finish the job
11:46 | The Ducks goalie still frustrates the CH players. Christian Dvorak came alone before him, but was unable to break through his wall
10:45 | Two on one, Josh Anderson decides to shoot, but Dostal makes the save
10:02 | Patrik Laine goes for an excellent shot, but goalkeeper Lukas Dostal has the last word
4:36 | Kirby Dach responds and is tied again
4:25 | Troy Terry makes CH pay for his indiscipline
3:28 | Arber Xhekaj’s turn to be penalized
1:28 | Alex Newhook goes to the dungeon for holding
FIRST PERIOD
10:49 | The Ducks respond via the stick of Troy Terry. A turnover by Kirby Dach was the reason for this goal.
5:37 | Cam Fowler offers a second power play to the Canadian
5:00 | Josh Anderson gets two golden chances, but is unable to move the strings
2:35 | Patrik Laine (him again) scores for Sainte-Flanelle. This is his 3rd goal in 4 games, and also a 3rd on the power play
2:24 | The CH obtains the first numerical advantage of this game
