SAINT PAUL | The Canadian suffered his tenth consecutive defeat in the Minnesota Wild’s home game, but still managed to collect a point.
This is thanks to Martin St-Louis’ team, who stayed in the game throughout the game despite being two goals down after the first twenty games. They made up for lost time twice.
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“We played a good game. I liked our attitude. We kept going, even though we lost 2-0,” said Martin St-Louis at the end of the game.
“I am satisfied with the effort we put in. “We did everything we could in the second and third periods to get back into the game,” emphasized David Savard, who was responsible for a goal and an assist. Never give up, we want it to be part of our DNA. »
This resilience allowed the Montrealers to earn a valuable ranking point. A point that allows them to maintain a respectable lead of four players over the Lightning, who occupy the final playoff spot.
Additionally, the Floridians played two more games than the Canadiens.
“We fought so hard that it would have been nice to be rewarded with two points. But if we can get a win in Chicago tomorrow (Friday night), we will go into the Christmas break in an excellent position,” said Brendan Gallagher.
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Of course, the countless penalties called on one side or the other can skew the data somewhat, but the Habs pulled themselves together enough to limit the Wild to just nine shots on goal in the second and third periods.
“That’s what we want to do: Show up every night and be the best version of ourselves. “Some nights we’re going to win. And others, like tonight (Thursday), we will lose. “The most important thing is to come back tomorrow (Friday night) with the same competition,” Juraj Slafkovsky said.
The Slovakian was the very one who pushed the two teams into extra time, scoring the equalizer with just over four minutes left in the third period. The big guy let a shot bounce off David Savard while he was close to Filip Gustavsson.
Further evidence that the teachings of St. Louis are beginning to take hold.
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