Top Six Minutes: Montreal Concedes East’s Top Spot to New Jersey
The Montreal Canadiens led by one goal with only a minute remaining but ended up earning just one point after the game. The finish seemed almost scripted by fate.
Kirby Dach ties the game for the #Habs.
Jake Evans outskates Jack Hughes and sneaks one in to tie the game for the #Habs.
A strong forecheck effort by Demidov and Kapanen set up Newhook, who took a shot on goal, and Oliver Kapanen capitalized to give Montreal a 3-2 lead.
Key Moments
- Skilled performances by players like Jake Evans stood out.
- Concerns remain about keeping key players healthy.
- Not every arena can match the electric atmosphere of the Bell Centre.
Despite a late surge, Montreal could not hold their lead, allowing New Jersey to overtake the East’s top position.
Author’s summary: Montreal’s late-game efforts showed promise but ultimately fell short, highlighting both their skill and the challenges ahead this season.
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