Laine gives victory to CH in a crazy match

In a crazy match, the Montreal Canadiens won 5-4 in overtime against the New York Rangers on Sunday at the Bell Centre.

It was Patrik Laine who scored the winning goal in the extra period after a superb goal from Kaiden Guhle.

The Canadian came up against goaltender Jonathan Quick numerous times, who was looking for a 400th career victory in the National Hockey League (NHL). The American finished his evening of work with 33 saves, including several spectacular ones.

Four times the Rangers took the lead, thanks to Alexis Lafrenière, Will Cuylle, Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider. However, the Habs never gave up and constantly responded to the successes of their opponents.

Brendan Gallagher, Christian Dvorak, Nick Suzuki and Juraj Slafkovsky also lit the red light for the local favorites.

Lane Hutson picked up a point for an eighth straight game on Slafkovsky’s goal, and now has 38 points in 46 games this season.

With this victory, the Canadian moves within one point of the eighth and final place giving access to the playoffs, held by the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Dobes a little more difficult, but impressive in overtime

Without having had a bad game, Habs rookie goalie Jakub Dobes seemed more shaky in front of his net, allowing four goals on 27 shots. However, he was excellent in overtime, making two spectacular saves.

He is still undefeated in five matches in the Bettman circuit.

Shy beginnings for Beck

Recalled from the Laval Rocket earlier in the day, forward Owen Beck played his second NHL game against the Rangers. Playing on his team’s fourth line alongside Joel Armia and Jake Evans, CH’s second-round pick in 2022 finished his work evening with a playing time of 8 mins 13 s in 11 appearances.

The Canadian will be back in action on Tuesday when the Tampa Bay Lightning visit Montreal.

PROLONGATION

BUT MTL 5 – NYR 4 [03:20] Patrik Laine scores his 12th goal of the season on a pass from Kaiden Guhle to close the books!

THIRD PERIOD

BUT NYR 4 – MTL 4 [12:52] Juraj Slafkovsky (MTL) equalizes after taking a rebound from Cole Caufield (MTL)

[10:27] After a strong sequence of chances, Gallagher (MTL) takes a shot from the slot following a faceoff

[4:59] The Canadian obtains a new numerical advantage. Urho Vaakanainen (NYR) is kicked out for obstruction

[0:15] Patrik Laine (MTL) is robbed of a goal by defender Will Borgen (NYR). Quick (NYR) was totally beaten in the sequence

[0:00] Start of the third period

SECOND PERIOD

BUT NYR 4 – MTL 3 [16:20] The tie didn’t last long as Chris Kreider gave the Rangers the lead again

BUT NYR 3 – MTL 3 [15:05] Nick Suzuki (MTL) takes advantage of a turnaround and brings both teams back to square one

BUT NYR 3 – MTL 2 [10:24] The Rangers take advantage of their superiority to regain the lead thanks to a shot from Mika Zibanejad (NYR)

[9:42] Josh Anderson (MTL) is sent off for double-checking. The Rangers are on the power play

[5:38] The Rangers are on the power play. Kaiden Guhle (MTL) receives a four-minute penalty for roughness

BUT NYR 2 – MTL 2 [05:07] Dvorak (MTL) scores as his pass to Newhook (MTL) is deflected into the Rangers goal

[3:52] Quick (NYR) twice steals Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield (MTL)

[2:58] Matt Rempe (NYR) and Arber Xhekaj (MTL) threw down the gloves and it was the CH defender who had the advantage. Montreal will benefit from a numerical advantage for the first time of the evening

[2:22] After a clash with Arthur Kaliyev (NYR), Josh Anderson (MTL) leaves the match in pain

[0:26] The Canadian starts the period in a good way, while Nick Suzuki and Carrier (MTL) put Quick to the test

[0:00] Start of the second period

FIRST PERIOD

[17:40] The Canadian’s first line buzzes into Rangers territory, coming close to scoring, but the visitors resist

[16:12] Kaiden Guhle (MTL) tests Quick (NYR) with a good shot, but the latter has the last word

[14:43] Josh Anderson and Brendan Gallagher (MTL), as well as Adam Emstrom and Matt Rempe (NYR) are kicked out for roughness after heated moments near the Canadian’s bench

BUT NYR 2 – MTL 1 [14:38] Arber Xhekaj (MTL) has a turnaround and Will Cuylle (NYR) takes advantage to beat Jakub Dobes (MTL)

BUT NYR 1 – MTL 1 [13:52] Brendan Gallagher (MTL) deflects Christian Dvorak’s (MTL) shot and equalizes

[11:36] Lane Hutson (MTL) has a good shot, but Quick has the last word

BUT NYR 1 – MTL 0 [11:17] Alexis Lafrenière (NYR) takes advantage of a bizarre leap behind the goal to open the scoring

[5:47] Filip Chytil (NYR) goes two on one with a teammate, but Alexandre Carrier (MTL) plays well and blocks his opponent’s attempt

[1:46] Alex Newhook (MTL) creates an excellent opportunity but is stopped by Jonathan Quick (NYR)

[0:00] Start of the first period