The Montreal Canadiens are recovering well after their last disastrous performance, but they still lacked energy at the end of Saturday’s game in Tampa. The Flash won 5-3.
Even though Jon Cooper’s side dominated the scoring column 41-21, CH didn’t back down on the ice, even leading by a goal going into the third period.
However, Steven Stamkos and Brandon Hagel hit the bull’s-eye in the last duel and gave the “Bolts” their third straight win.
Hagel also shook the ropes early in the second half and was able to perfect his hat-trick in the empty cage. Victor Hedman was the other scorer for the winners.
In the loss, captain Nick Suzuki amassed two assists, contributing to the wins of Mike Hoffman and Denis Gurianov. Jesse Ylönen completed the goal with a devastating one-timer.
Also, Jonathan Drouin was dressed for the match but was not entitled to a single second of action.
The CH gets the opportunity to take revenge in front of their supporters on Tuesday when they get a visit from the Lightnings.
THIRD PERIOD
20:00 – end of period.
19:17 – GATE TB 5-3 Brandon Hagel completes his hat trick by hitting the empty net. His third of the game brings the score to 5-3 in Tampa Bay’s favour.
Hagel completes his hat trick –
11:55- Brandon Hagel receives a penalty. The Canadians will play on the power play.
10:35- The Canadiens came close to leveling the game, but they couldn’t beat Brian Elliott.
09:40- Josh Anderson is hit by a throw from Zach Bogosian and fights his way back to the bench. He will come back later.
05:58 – GATE TB 4-3 Mikhail Sergachev’s shot is deftly deflected by Brandon Hagel. His second of the game allows Tampa Bay to regain the lead.
Hail restores Lightning Lead –
03:14 – GATE TB 3-3 Steven Stamkos hits the target with a one-timer on the power play. His 30th of the season allows Tampa Bay to tie the game.
Stamkos scores 30 goals –
02:51- Michael Pezzetta receives a penalty. The Blitz will turn into a power play.
00:00- beginning of the period.
SECOND PERIOD
20:00- end of period.
18:15- Josh Anderson gets a good shot at the penalty shootout but he’s frustrated by Brian Elliott.
17:25- Mike Hoffman receives a penalty kick. The Blitz will turn into a power play.
12:23 – TOR MTL 3-2 On the power play, Mike Hoffman served a nice pass to Jesse Ylonen. The latter hits the target with a one-timer shot. His 5th of the season allows Montreal to take the lead. Justin Barron gets help too.
Ylönen thinks he is Ovechkin! –
10:26- Mikhail Sergachev receives a penalty kick. The Canadians will play on the power play.
06:29 – TOR MTL 2-2 Josh Anderson serves up a nice pass to Denis Gurianov. The latter hits the target with a one-timer shot. Nick Suzuki also gets help.
Gurianov scores again! –
04:50 – GATE TB 2-1 Nikita Kucherov’s shot misses the target, but Brandon Hagel grabs the puck and hits it. His 25th of the season gives Tampa Bay the lead.
Hail gives the Lightning the lead –
00:00- beginning of the period.
FIRST PERIOD
20:00- end of period.
18:10- Ross Colton gets close to goal but Samuel Montembeault saves
11:31 – GATE TB 1-1 Victor Hedman takes advantage of the traffic in front of the net and fires a shot that hits Samuel Montembeault. His 7th of the season allows Tampa Bay to tie the game.
Hedman separated the game 1-1 –
07:25- Erik Cernak fires a shot when there’s a lot of traffic in front of the net but Samuel Montembeault saves.
05:12 – TOR MTL 1-0 Nick Suzuki serves a nice pass to Mike Hoffman. The latter hits the target with a sharp shot. His 12th of the season opens the scoring. David Savard also gets help.
Hoffmann opens the top scorer for CH –
03:22- Mike Matheson gets the first chance but Brian Elliott saves.
00:00 – beginning of the game.
In front of the net
Samuel Montembeault Record: 13-13-3 / Goals vs. Average: 3.34 / Savings: 90.4%
Brian Elliott Record: 10-5-2 / Goals vs. Average: 3.16 / Savings Rate: 89.6%
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