Canadiens @ Devils: Game Preview and Broadcast Information
Montreal aims to recover from a disappointing performance as they travel to New Jersey. The game starts at 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST.
- In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French)
- In the Devils region: MSGSN
- Streaming: ESPN+, TSN+
Game Recap and Key Moments
The Canadiens hoped to extend a winning streak to five games but instead endured their worst performance this season against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night. Montreal conceded three goals in the first period, shaking confidence in goalie Samuel Montembeault.
Montembeault, a native of Becancour, faced six shots early and allowed goals on three of them. However, he then recovered strongly, stopping 35 of the next 36 shots, including several outstanding saves that kept Montreal competitive for much of the game.
Montreal's Rally
Thanks to efforts from Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov, aided by Juraj Slafkovský, Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, and Kirby Dach, Montreal took the lead with one period remaining.
Game Outcome
Despite the comeback, an earlier lapse left no room for error. Nikita Gusev scored his first NHL goal to tie the game for Philadelphia, who eventually won the extra point in a shootout.
"From three in six, Montembeault stopped 35 of the next 36, including some ten-bellers that gave his team the chance to wrest and hold momentum for much of the rest of the game."
Summary: The Canadiens displayed resilience after a rough start but fell short after a late equalizer and shootout loss to the Flyers.