Canadiens @ Devils: Game Preview and How to Watch
The Montreal Canadiens aim to recover from a disappointing performance as they travel to New Jersey. The game starts at 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST.
Broadcast Information
- In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French)
- In the Devils region: MSGSN
- Streaming: ESPN+, TSN+
Game Recap and Analysis
After an impressive winning streak was within reach, the Canadiens faced their toughest challenge on Tuesday night, suffering a setback against the Philadelphia Flyers. They conceded three goals in the first period, marking one of their poorest performances this season.
“Facing the possibility of a five-game winning streak, les Habitants played what has been described as their worst game of the season.”
The game was expected to boost goaltender Samuel Montembeault’s confidence, but the native of Becancour allowed three goals on his first six shots. However, Montembeault rebounded by stopping 35 of the next 36 shots, including several remarkable saves that helped the team regain momentum.
Key players such as Lane Hutson, Ivan Demidov, Juraj Slafkovský, Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, and Kirby Dach contributed to Montreal taking the lead going into the final period.
Unfortunately, an earlier lapse left no room for error, and Nikita Grebenkin scored his first NHL goal to tie the game. The Flyers ultimately secured the win with a shootout victory.
“A single instance of bad fortune let Nikita Grebenkin tie the game with his first NHL goal.”
Author’s Summary
The Canadiens showed resilience despite an early setback but fell short in a tight game decided by a late equalizer and a shootout loss.