The Canadian will play the second game of his traditional doubleheader in the afternoon of Sunday’s Super Bowl weekend in Montreal, this time hosted by Connor McDavid and his Edmonton Oilers.
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Martin St-Louis’ side won the first game of overtime against the New York Islanders 4-3 after returning from vacation, ending an awkward four-game losing streak. Quebec defender Mike Matheson made the difference in overtime to give the Habs their first win in the powder blue jersey.
However, it will be difficult to win again on Sunday as the Oilers have won nine of their last 11 games. McDavid also scored at least a point in his 15th straight game in Saturday’s 6-3 win over the Senators in Ottawa. He has 97 points in 53 games so far this season.
The Chicago Blackhawks – second to bottom overall in the National Hockey League (NHL) – will then be the next guests at Bell Center on Tuesday.