The Montreal Canadiens aim to recover from a disappointing performance as they travel to face the New Jersey Devils in the Garden State. The game is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST.
All good things must come to an end, but the Canadiens probably hoped for a more memorable conclusion than what happened Tuesday night. With a chance to extend a winning streak to five games, Montreal struggled through what has been labeled their worst performance of the season. They conceded three goals to the Philadelphia Flyers in the first period.
The game was supposed to help rebuild Samuel Montembeault’s form and confidence in goal. However, the goalie from Becancour was beaten three times in just the first six shots he faced. Despite this rocky start, Montreal regrouped.
Montembeault recovered impressively, saving 35 of the next 36 shots, including several outstanding saves that kept his team competitive and helped them control momentum through much of the following periods.
Unfortunately, their slow start left no room for mistakes. A moment of misfortune allowed Nikita Gusev to tie the game with his first NHL goal. The Flyers ultimately secured the extra point by winning in the shootout.
"In a game meant to restore Samuel Montembeault’s confidence, the native of Becancour was scored against three times in six shots, but he bounced back spectacularly afterward."
Author’s summary: The Canadiens showed resilience after an early collapse against the Flyers, but initial errors cost them dearly as the game ended in a shootout loss.