Joel Edmundson’s great penalty wasn’t over when Nick Suzuki was kicked out for closing his hand on the puck. A brain spasm the Oilers used to score their second goal at five for three.
“That was a stupid punishment on my part. We have to be more careful, we don’t take that many penalties. »
– Nick Suzuki
The Canadian conceded 11 penalty minutes (excluding Edmundson’s match penalty) in the first half of the second period. He led 1-0 and watched the Oilers score three goals.
“When you’re playing one of the best massive offensive players in the NHL and two of the best players in the world, it’s hard to give three five-on-threes and think you’re going to win. »
– Mike Matheson
Mike Matheson was playing his seventh game in a Canadiens jersey after missing the start of the season with an abdominal muscle injury. For the first time we felt that he was in complete control of his abilities.
“Coming back into the game after a long absence is never easy. Especially when you join a new team. It’s taking a little while, but I think it’s starting to go well. »
– Mike Matheson
Since the beginning of the season, Kaiden Guhle had measured himself against big names like Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin. Connor McDavid’s challenge seemed even greater. Despite this, the 20-year-old full-back coped well with the challenge.
“I’d be lying if I said I didn’t find it stressful going against him. The most important thing is to follow your body. He’s such a good player, he has so many good hands that you don’t have to give him space. »
– Kaiden Guhle