Caufield began the Canadiens’ comeback by cutting the lead to 2-1 at 17:27 of the second period. He scored from the left circle following a turnover by Shea Theodore.
Heineman redirected a David Savard point shot, then scored on the return at 7:58 of the third period to tie the game 2-2.
Dach gave the Canadians a 3-2 lead during a 2-on-1 surge. He skillfully got around a sliding Brayden McNabb and beat Hill with a backhand at the bottom of the left circle.
“They discover what they are capable of, and the important thing is not what you are capable of, but what you are determined to accomplish,” said Canadiens coach Martin St-Louis. “They are willing to sacrifice individual aspects for the collective cause, and you see it. Everyone is so focused on the bench. Being behind the players on the bench, you can hear what they are saying. They are so into the game. They want to give everything. It’s pleasant. »
Whitecloud opened the scoring at 2:23 of the first period for Vegas. Tomas Hertl carried the puck and fed Whitecloud, who completed the pass with a wrist shot.
Hanifin doubled the lead at 19:48. He beat Montembeault with a wrist shot from the top of the slot after Tanner Pearson created a turnover in the left corner.
“In the third period, we rested a little too much on our laurels,” Hanifin said. No matter the score, you have to stay focused and attack. In the third period, we got away from that, which is not usual for us. This is something to take away from this match. »
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