Goalkeeper Sam Montembeault turned in a masterclass of 35 saves to lead the Montreal Canadiens over the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 Tuesday night at the Bell Centre. The win was the sixth in succession for the crucial victory of the Montreal Canadiens and serves to secure their hold on the second Eastern Conference wild-card place with four remaining regular-season games.
Sam Montembeault 's masterful goaltending propels Montreal Canadiens to sixth straight victory
Sam Montembeault tallied his 30th win of the season, the first time in his NHL career that he's accomplished the feat. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-1, as Dylan Larkin, Cole Caufield, Josh Anderson , Brendan Gallagher, and Nick Suzuki scored while Sam Montembeault outplayed Cam Talbot in goal.
Nick Suzuki, Brendan Gallagher, and Josh Anderson added a second assist in an all-hinges-on-it game that would make this Canadiens season indelible. Josh Anderson snapped the tie late in the third period on a quick finish of a good setup by Christian Dvorak, with a bit of sloppy defensive play by the Red Wings allowing it. Then Brendan Gallagher and Nick Suzuki closed the win with two empty-netters with under two minutes remaining.
In the game, Dylan Larkin tied the first-period opening score for the Detroit Red Wings on a breakaway well-finishing play by Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat. The Canadiens rode out the 23-4 shot disadvantage in the first period, courtesy of Sam Montembeault, who achieved this milestone in his 30th win of the season—his first time reaching that in the NHL.
“Monty’s kept us in it in the first, kept it tight,” said defenseman Kaiden Guhle about Sam Montembeault's game in the tough space. “It’s playoff hockey. You look for goalies to steal games for you in the playoffs and that’s what he did tonight.”
Montreal Canadiens picking up steam at the right time
With four games remaining in the regular season, the Montreal Canadiens are hitting their stride at the right time. Through guidance from the likes of Nick Suzuki, equilibrium from Brendan Gallagher and Josh Anderson, and goal-stopping play from Sam Montembeault, Montreal's journey to its first Stanley Cup Playoff appearance since 2021 becomes more real with each passing day.
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The team will have to maintain this level of intensity and focus, especially with the Ottawa Senators still in sight. But for the moment, the Canadiens can enjoy a well-fought victory that displayed heart, depth, and playoff hockey.
Sam Montembeault 's masterful goaltending propels Montreal Canadiens to sixth straight victory
Sam Montembeault tallied his 30th win of the season, the first time in his NHL career that he's accomplished the feat. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-1, as Dylan Larkin, Cole Caufield, Josh Anderson , Brendan Gallagher, and Nick Suzuki scored while Sam Montembeault outplayed Cam Talbot in goal.
Nick Suzuki, Brendan Gallagher, and Josh Anderson added a second assist in an all-hinges-on-it game that would make this Canadiens season indelible. Josh Anderson snapped the tie late in the third period on a quick finish of a good setup by Christian Dvorak, with a bit of sloppy defensive play by the Red Wings allowing it. Then Brendan Gallagher and Nick Suzuki closed the win with two empty-netters with under two minutes remaining.
In the game, Dylan Larkin tied the first-period opening score for the Detroit Red Wings on a breakaway well-finishing play by Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat. The Canadiens rode out the 23-4 shot disadvantage in the first period, courtesy of Sam Montembeault, who achieved this milestone in his 30th win of the season—his first time reaching that in the NHL.
“Monty’s kept us in it in the first, kept it tight,” said defenseman Kaiden Guhle about Sam Montembeault's game in the tough space. “It’s playoff hockey. You look for goalies to steal games for you in the playoffs and that’s what he did tonight.”
Montreal Canadiens picking up steam at the right time
With four games remaining in the regular season, the Montreal Canadiens are hitting their stride at the right time. Through guidance from the likes of Nick Suzuki, equilibrium from Brendan Gallagher and Josh Anderson, and goal-stopping play from Sam Montembeault, Montreal's journey to its first Stanley Cup Playoff appearance since 2021 becomes more real with each passing day.
Also Read: Sam Montembeault has a must-win against the Carolina Hurricanes
The team will have to maintain this level of intensity and focus, especially with the Ottawa Senators still in sight. But for the moment, the Canadiens can enjoy a well-fought victory that displayed heart, depth, and playoff hockey.
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