Canadiens at Devils: Game Preview and Viewing Information
The Montreal Canadiens aim to rebound from a disappointing outing as they travel to face the New Jersey Devils. The game begins at 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST.
Broadcast Details
- Montreal region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French)
- Devils region: MSGSN
- Streaming: ESPN+, TSN+
Game Recap and Team Performance
Montreal hoped for a different result than their recent performance on Tuesday night. Expecting a fifth straight win, the Canadiens instead suffered a rough first period, conceding three goals to the Philadelphia Flyers. The night was intended to rebuild goaltender Samuel Montembeault's confidence, but he allowed three goals in his first six shots.
The team significantly improved afterward. Montembeault stopped 35 of the next 36 shots, including several impressive saves that helped Montreal gain momentum. Contributions from Lane Hutson, Ivan Demidov, Juraj Slafkovský, Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, and Kirby Dach helped the Canadiens take the lead heading into the third period.
Key Moments
- Montembeault's strong recovery after a shaky start
- Offensive efforts from Hutson, Demidov, and others
- Lead established before the final period
Despite their comeback, early mistakes left no margin for error. Nikita Grebenkin scored his first NHL goal to tie the game, and the Flyers secured the extra point in the shootout.
“A single instance of bad fortune let Nikita Grebenkin tie the game with his first NHL goal. The Flyers would proceed to secure the extra point in the shootout.”
Author's Summary
The Canadiens faced early setbacks but rallied strongly before narrowly losing in a shootout, highlighting the need for consistency in key moments.