The Canadian from Montreal conceded four goals in four minutes and ultimately lost 7-4 to the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.
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CH's unfortunate sequence occurred in the second period when the visitors were leading 1-0.
Chris Kreider got the ball rolling. He was then imitated by Will Cuylle and Mika Zibanejad (penalty kick). The Blueshirts' number 20 did it again, using a numerical advantage to register his team's fourth player.
Juraj Slafkovsky gave Bleu-Blanc-Rouge hope before the end of the middle period. The Slovakian took advantage of a great move from Cole Caufield to keep the puck in the opponent's zone and beat Jonathan Quick with a great wrist shot. The first player selected in the 2022 draft has recorded at least one point in his last seven games.
The Rangers didn't let their rivals dream of a triumphant comeback in the third period. Vincent Trocheck, Kreider and Kaapo Kakko registered on the mark in this third. This was also the case with Caufield, who scored two goals in a losing cause. The Sainte-Flanelle sniper now has 19 goals to his name in 2023-2024.
The Canadian's first goal was the work of Jake Evans in the first period. The center player took advantage of his comeback and scored the first goal in the second game in a row.
In front of the Habs cage, Samuel Montembeault blocked 24 of the 31 pucks sent his way. Quick, for his part, made 29 saves.
The Canadian will return to action on Saturday during a visit to the Washington Capitals at the Bell Centre.
SUMMARY
THIRD PERIOD
8:00 p.m. – End of the meeting.
16:57 – Alexis Lafrenière receives a penalty. The Canadians will play on the power play.
14:19 – Adam Fox receives a penalty. We play four against four.
14:08 – Johnathan Kovacevic receives a penalty. The Rangers will play on the power play.
11:27 – BUT MTL 7-4 Canadians are not giving up. Cole Caufield scores his second goal of the game. Juraj Slafkovsky and Kaiden Guhle are accomplices. The deficit is reduced to three goals.
And 19 for Cole Caufield! –
09:56 – GOAL NYR 7-3 The Rangers add insult to injury. This time it's Kaapo Kakko who joins the party. This is his sixth of the season.
Even Kaapo Kakko outwits Samuel Montembeault! –
07:59 – GOAL NYR 6-3 The Rangers answered just over a minute later. Chris Kreider completes his hat trick. His 27th goal of the season gives New York a three-goal lead.
Chris Kreider completes his hat trick –
06:53 – BUT MTL 5-3 The Canadians score a strange goal on the power play. Mike Matheson's shot hits Cole Caufield and ends up in the goal. Nick Suzuki also gets an assist.
An 18th for Cole Caufield! –
05:15 – Jonny Brodzinski receives a penalty. The Canadians will play on the power play.
04:23 – GOAL NYR 5-2 The Rangers extended their lead early in the third period. Vincent Trocheck is credited with the goal. This is his 15th of the season.
Alexis Lafrenière scores his 15th goal of the season –
00:00- Start of period.
SECOND PERIOD
8:00 p.m.- End of period.
19:36 – Tanner Pearson receives a penalty. We play four against four.
17:52 – Jonathan Quick receives a penalty. The Canadians will play on the power play.
4:30 p.m. – BUT MTL 4-2 Juraj Slafkovsky hits the goal with a swinging shot. His 12th goal of the season allows Montreal to reduce the deficit. Cole Caufield gets an assist.
Juraj Slafkovsky scores his 6th goal in 6 games! –
3:19 p.m. – NYR GOAL 4:1 The Rangers scored their fourth goal in just over four minutes. It's Chris Kreider who scores his second goal of the game.
Chris Kreider adds more… and it's 4-1! –
2:43 p.m. – NYR GOAL 3:1 The Rangers hit the target while outnumbered. Mika Zibanejad scored the goal. His 17th goal of the season gives New York a two-goal lead. The Canadians appealed but did not win their case. The Rangers will benefit from a numerical advantage.
Mika Zibanejad increases the gap…outnumbered! –
12:56 – Vincent Trocheck receives a penalty. The Canadians will play on the power play.
12:27 – GOAL NYR 2-1 The Rangers added less than two minutes later. Will Cuylle puts the finishing touches to an excellent passing game. His tenth goal of the season puts New York in the lead.
Will Cuylle gives Rangers the lead –
11:09 – NYR GOAL 1-1 Chris Kreider's shot evades Samuel Montembeault. His 25th goal of the season allows New York to draw the game.
Chris Kreider scores 25 goals –
00:00 – Start of period.
FIRST PERIOD
8:00 p.m. – End of period.
14:29 – BUT MTL 1:0 Jake Evans throws back and hits Jonathan Quick. His fourth goal of the season gave Montreal its first goal. Josh Anderson and Tanner Pearson get assists.
Jake Evans scores his 2nd goal in 2 games! –
11:00 – Blake Wheeler is injured after contact with Jayden Struble. The Rangers forward needs help getting off the ice.
Blake Wheeler is injured and leaves the game in pain –
04:06 – Jayden Struble gets a penalty. The Rangers will play on the power play.
00:00 – Start of the game.
In front of the net
Samuel Montembeault Record: 12-8-4 / Goals Allowed Average: 3.06 / Efficiency Rate: 90.8%
Jonathan Quick Record: 12-4-2 / Goals Allowed Average: 2.27 / Efficiency Rate: 91.9%
Training from trainer Martin St-Louis
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