The Montreal Canadiens lost for the second straight season, suffering a 5-4 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings at the Bell Center on Saturday.
Jake Walman gave his team the win with a slap shot that pierced Jake Allen on the glove side.
CH showed character in this match. After leading 3-0 and then 4-2 during the game, a goal from former Red Wings Gustav Lindström tied the two teams at 4-4, capitalizing on a goal from Josh Anderson with 3 minutes, 59 seconds left in the game .
This goal was the 20th goal by Canadian defensemen this season, a National Hockey League record.
The start of the game was particularly difficult for Martin St-Louis’ men, who fell behind 3-0 in the first period. Montreal’s Joe Veleno scored the first goal for Detroit, while Christian Fischer, when his teammates were outnumbered, and Daniel Sprong got the red light.
Defenseman Justin Barron took advantage of a chance rebound in front of Ville Husso’s cage and drove the puck into the net just before the first break to reduce the score to 3-1.
47 seconds after a shorthanded goal from Joel Armia at the start of the second period, Alex DeBrincat gave the guests a 4-2 lead thanks to a one-timer from a pass from Moritz Seider.
Nick Suzuki, with a one-man lead, orchestrated the Habs’ comeback in the final stand, beating Husso with a precise wrist shot.
Goalkeeper Allen made 28 saves on 33 shots in the loss.
The Canadian hosts the Seattle Kraken on Monday evening.
SUMMARY
RENEWAL
00:54 – GOAL DISTANCE 5-4 Ultimately, it was Jake Walman who settled the debate by scoring the winning goal. His fifth win of the season gives Detroit the victory.
00:00- Start of period.
THIRD PERIOD
8:00 p.m. – End of period.
4:00 p.m. – BUT MTL 4-4 The Canadians put pressure on at the end of the game. Gustav Lindström finally hits the target. His third goal of the season allows Montreal to tie the game. Josh Anderson and Jayden Struble get assists.
04:40 – Mitchell Stephens receives a penalty. The Red Wings play on the power play.
04:12 – BUT MTL 4-3 During the power play, Nick Suzuki took advantage of the traffic in front of the net to shoot a shot that beat Ville Husso. This is his seventh this season. Mike Matheson gets an assist.
03:32 – Alex DeBrincat receives a penalty. The Canadians will play on the power play.
01:11 – Josh Anderson receives a penalty. The Red Wings play on the power play.
00:00- Start of period.
SECOND PERIOD
8:00 p.m.- End of period.
16:39 – Sean Monahan receives a penalty. We play four against four.
15:11 – Ben Chiarot receives a penalty. The Canadians play five against three.
14:12 – Robby Fabbri receives a penalty. The Canadians will play on the power play.
06:24 – Christian Fischer receives a penalty. The Canadians will play on the power play.
04:54 – DET GOAL 4-2 The Red Wings responded less than a minute later. Well fed by Moritz Seider, Alex DeBrincat shoots at the reception. There’s nothing Jake Allen can do about it. Detroit regains a two-goal lead.
04:07 – BUT MTL 3-2 The Canadians attack outnumbered. Joel Armia scores with a perfect shot. His third goal of the season allows Montreal to reduce the deficit to just one goal.
03:47 – Jake Allen gets a penalty. The Red Wings play on the power play.
00:00 – Start of period.
FIRST PERIOD
8:00 p.m. – End of period.
19:53 – BUT MTL 3-1 The Canadians responded 33 seconds later. Justin Barron jumps at Nick Suzuki’s return throw and hits the target. With his fifth goal of the season, Montreal got on the top scorers list.
7:20 p.m. – DET GOAL 3:0 The Red Wings will add more before the end of the season. This time Daniel Sprong is the goalscorer. His sixth goal of the season gave Detroit a three-goal lead.
11:43 – GOAL 2-0 Michael Rasmussen is shorthanded and escapes. Jake Allen blocks the ball, but Christian Fischer jumps on the return and scores. His second goal of the season gave Detroit a two-goal lead.
10:53 – Dylan Larkin receives a penalty. The Canadians will play on the power play.
07:21 – GOAL DISTANCE 1:0 Joe Veleno is well placed at the gate entrance. He grabs a loose puck to beat Jake Allen. His sixth goal of the season allowed Detroit to score first.
00:00 – Start of the game.
In front of the net
Ville Husso Record: 7-4-1 / Goals Allowed Average: 3.44 / Efficiency Rate: 89.2%
Jake Allen Record: 3-5-1 / Goals Allowed Average: 3.59 / Efficiency Rate: 90.3%
Training from trainer Martin St-Louis