Although Nick Suzuki and Juraj Slafkovsky continued their excellent momentum in recent games, the Montreal Canadiens lost 4-3 to the Washington Capitals on Saturday at the Bell Centre.
The Canadian captain extended his streak of games to ten and scored at least one point with his equalizer in the third period. For his part, Slafkovsky picked up a point for the eighth game in a row, as he received an assist for his teammate's success.
After being in trouble for several weeks, Jake Allen was unsure of the Capitals' first goal, scored by Quebecer Anthony Mantha early in the game. He then conceded three more goals during the game and finished his night of work with 30 saves.
You have to go back to December 18th to see number 34 allowing fewer than three goals in a game.
Arber Xhekaj, thanks to a cannonball, and Alex Newhook also scored for Montreal.
Martin St. Louis' men had an opportunity to come back late in the game, enjoying a power play with under two minutes left, but the Capitals defense held on.
In addition to Mantha, TJ Oshie, Sonny Milano and Aliaksei Protas also gave the visitors the red light. In addition, former CH captain Max Pacioretty, who played his first game in the Bell Center since June 24, 2021, received an assist in the Milano net.
For his part, Alexander Ovechkin had the opportunity to make a splash for the seventh time in a row, but he could not find the error. However, the Russian was involved in Oshie's goal.
The Habs will be back in action on Wednesday against the Buffalo Sabers at the Bell Center.
SUMMARY
THIRD PERIOD
8:00 p.m. – End of the meeting.
18:33 – Tom Wilson receives a penalty. The Canadians will play on the power play.
11:57 – The goal was 4:3 The Capitals are buzzing around the net. Aliaksei Protas finally manages to outsmart Jake Allen. His fourth win of the season puts Washington back in the lead.
09:45 – BUT MTL 3-3 Nick Suzuki hits the target on the power play. His 20th goal of the season enables Montreal to draw. Juraj Slafkovsky and Mike Matheson get assists.
08:40 – John Carlson receives a penalty. The Canadians will play on the power play.
03:27 – The goal was 3:2 Sonny Milano skillfully redirects Max Pacioretty's pass behind Jake Allen. His fifth win of the season puts Washington back in the lead.
00:00- Start of period.
SECOND PERIOD
8:00 p.m.- End of period.
16:15 – BUT MTL 2-2 Alex Newhook grabs a loose puck and manages to beat Darcy Kuemper. His eighth goal of the season allows Montreal to draw the game.
00:00 – Start of period.
FIRST PERIOD
8:00 p.m. – End of period.
1:00 pm. – Aliaksei Protas receives a penalty. The Canadians will play on the power play.
10:00 – GOAL 2:1 TJ Oshie hits the target on the power play. His tenth goal of the season puts Washington back in the lead.
09:05 – Joel Armia receives a penalty. The Capitals will play on the power play.
05:04 – BUT MTL 1-1 Arber Xhekaj beats Darcy Kuemper with a sharp shot. His second goal of the season allows Montreal to tie the game. Joshua Roy and Joel Armia are accomplices.
03:40 – GOAL 1-0 Anthony Mantha jumps back on a throw and opens the scoring. His 17th of the season puts Washington ahead.
00:00 – Start of the game.
In front of the net
Darcy Kuemper Record: 11-12-3 / Goals Allowed Average: 3.17 / Efficiency Rate: 89.4%
Jake Allen Record: 5-10-3 / Goals Allowed Average: 3.63 / Efficiency Rate: 89.5%
Training from trainer Martin St-Louis